MICROMINE expands software suite with Precision (0) June 9, 2021 MICROMINE has acquired Precision Mining for its mine scheduling software, Spry, allowing the Australian companies to join forces in offering the world an end-to-end mining software solution.
BHP and Rio top PwC global miner report (0) June 9, 2021 Five Australian mining companies have been named among the world’s Top 40 miners in Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ (PwC) annual Mine 2021 report, with early forecasts suggesting the industry will record the ...
QPM sign $US15m offtake for nickel and cobalt (0) June 8, 2021 Queensland Pacific Metals has signed a seven-year offtake agreement with LG Energy Solutions and POSCO for nickel and cobalt from the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub project.
Australian Government gives boost to women in STEM roles (0) June 8, 2021 The Australian Government has pledged almost $2 million in funding to support women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roles across the country.
Sheffield locks in offtake partners at Thunderbird (0) June 8, 2021 Kimberley Mineral Sands (KMS) has amended three offtake agreements for its Thunderbird project in north-western Australia, accounting for 75 per cent of the project’s stage one output.
Terramin passes asset interest to Newmont (0) June 8, 2021 Newmont has acquired an interest in the Wild Horse prospect from Terramin, while the companies also terminated the South Gawler Ranges earn-in agreement, in South Australia.
BHP invests in copper extraction technology (0) June 7, 2021 BHP has contributed to a $US50 million ($64 million) investment in Jetti Resources, which has developed a new copper extraction technology.
Gascoyne guidance hit by inclement weather (0) June 7, 2021 Gascoyne Resources has updated its production and cost guidance for the 2021 and 2022 financial years, as resourcing challenges and impairment testing are factored into its Western Australian operations.
Barrick aims for Porgera restart later this year (0) June 7, 2021 Barrick has pledged to prioritise local employment as part of its plan to restart the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Scientists find way to mine lithium from the ocean (0) June 7, 2021 Researchers have developed an effective method to cost-effectively extract lithium from seawater at a purity of 99.94 per cent while also creating freshwater.
Australia in box seat for rare earths (0) June 7, 2021 Australia has well positioned to benefit from the rise of critical minerals, according to the federal government’s Outlook for Selected Critical Minerals Australia 2021 report.
Coates Hire signs four-year deal with NRL (0) June 4, 2021 Coates Hire has agreed to a four-year deal with the National Rugby League (NRL) r for the Ampol State of Origin Series.
Bright future ahead for MLG mining services (0) June 4, 2021 MLG has revealed contract opportunities worth $29 million per year, headlined by being awarded preferred contractor status for Northern Star Resources’ expansion of the Jundee gold operation in Western Australia.
Galaxy increases Mt Cattlin production target (0) June 4, 2021 Galaxy Resources has continued its return to its full rate production rate at the Mt Cattlin spodumene operation in Western Australia, which has led to a production guidance boost.
Anglo American to resume mining at QLD coal mines (0) June 4, 2021 Anglo American has confirmed mining activities will ramp up over the coming weeks at the Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland, while the Grosvenor mine should do the same later ...
Tesla targets $1bn investment in Australian EV minerals (0) June 4, 2021 Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has declared the company plans to spend more than $1 billion on Australia’s minerals supply to cater for growing electric vehicle (EV) demand.
Statement to expand Australia’s global mining reach (0) June 4, 2021 The Australian Government has released its Global Resources Statement, which promotes the country as a reliable, responsible and ready supplier of mineral resources and energy to the rest of the ...
Mining and METS deliver $241.9bn to Australian economy (0) June 3, 2021 Australia’s mining companies and mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector have contributed 12.4 per cent of the Australian economy’s value, according to a report from Deloitte Access Economics.
Alkane expansion plan for Tomingley excites MD (0) June 3, 2021 Alkane Resources has planned to increase the life of its Tomingley gold operations in New South Wales past 2030, adding more than seven years to the current mine life.
Epiroc bolsters auto-safety technology (0) June 3, 2021 Epiroc has launched a new Collision Avoidance System (CAS) interface which helps to detect objects in the immediate area of machine operators.
NSW thermal coal charges up as demand rises (0) June 3, 2021 Newcastle thermal coal futures have risen to their highest price since July 2018 at $US121.25 ($156.50) per tonne on Wednesday, off the back of increasing demand of the commodity in ...
Iron ore price returns to above $US200/tonne (0) June 2, 2021 Iron ore prices reached $US208.67 ($268.72) per tonne on Tuesday after reports flagged a potential easing of production cuts at Chinese steel mills.
Australian-first solution to electric mining (0) June 2, 2021 Western Australian mining services provider, Murray Engineering, has unveiled its new light electric vehicle at the Austmine 2021 Conference, in partnership with Siemens.
Rio Tinto delivers $60m contract to GenusPlus (0) June 2, 2021 Rio Tinto has hired GenusPlus Group for a $60 million power installation contract for the Kangaroo Hill bulk supply substation in Dampier, Western Australia.
Award winners recognised at Austmine conference (0) June 2, 2021 BHP, Emesent, Gekko Systems and Maptek founder Bob Johnson claimed the four major industry awards at the Austmine Conference in Perth last week.
Australian commodity outlook shines into 2030 (0) June 2, 2021 Demand for Australia’s key mineral and energy commodities has been expected to accelerate towards 2030, according to a report commission by the Minerals Council of Australia.
Bisalloy introduces Bisalloy Built (0) June 2, 2021 Australia’s only manufacturer of quenched and tempered steel plate has launched the Bisalloy Built customer initiative.
Victorian resources record recognised (0) June 2, 2021 The Victorian minerals sector has set a new record for exploration expenditure, according to the latest quarterly results from the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Port Hedland to charge miners an extra $195 million in fees (0) June 1, 2021 Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has increased tonnage charges by 25 per cent at the Port of Port Hedland in Western Australia as part of the 2021-2022 state budget.
Glencore improves environmental compliance at McArthur River (0) June 1, 2021 Glencore has been accredited for full compliance with recommendations from the Northern Territory Environmental Protection Authority (NT EPA) at the McArthur River zinc mine.
Rio Tinto withdraws from exploration agreement (0) June 1, 2021 Rio Tinto Exploration has withdrawn from the Ernest Henry South farm-in agreement with Red Fox Resources in north west Queensland, following disappointing drilling results released in February 2021.
Hays report highlights value of salary increases (0) June 1, 2021 A rift between mining employees and employers in response to salary increases has emerged according to Hays Mining’s salary guide for the 2021-22 financial year.
CIE report proves mining props up economy (0) June 1, 2021 Australian wages and household incomes have been significantly bolstered by a strong, mining-backed economy, according to analysis by the Centre for International Economics.
Marmota expands presence in Gawler Craton (0) June 1, 2021 Marmota has purchased the Jumbuck gold project in north-western South Australia, following a $2.4 million payment to Tyranna Resources.
Emmerson Resources puts Tennant Creek on path forward (0) June 1, 2021 Emmerson Resources and Tennant Consolidated Mining Group (TCMG) have signed a joint venture (JV) to the Southern Project Area of the Tennant Creek gold project in the Northern Territory.
Mastermyne books hit $1bn with Gregory Crinum contract (0) May 31, 2021 Mastermyne has been awarded a $660 million mining services contract by Japanese company Sojitz Blue at the Gregory Crinum coal mine in central Queensland.
Victoria’s METS sector to benefit from R&D loans (0) May 31, 2021 Earth Resources Regulation has flagged that mining, equipment, technology and services (METS) companies can receive funding from the Victorian Government’s research and development (R&D) cash flow loans initiative.
Epiroc to acquire Kinetic for tech solutions (0) May 31, 2021 Epiroc has set itself to acquire the expertise of Australian company Kinetic Logging Services for the recording of geophysical data.
Australian gold down but not out in 2021 (0) May 31, 2021 Australian gold production fell by nine tonnes for a total of 74 for the March quarter, down 11 per cent on the previous quarter, according to gold consultants Surbiton Associates.
Fortescue’s Iron Bridge balloons to $US3.5 billion (0) May 31, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has revised its cost estimate for the Iron Bridge joint venture (JV) in Western Australia with up to an additional $1 billion needed to complete the build.
Strike eyes first production at Paulsens East (0) May 28, 2021 Strike Resources has raised $5 million to secure long lead equipment for its Paulsens East iron ore mine, as the junior targets first production later this year.
Australian Government backs SME mining innovation (0) May 28, 2021 The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has tabled a review of the country’s patents system for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in an effort to encourage innovation across ...
Punch connects regional METS at Austmine (0) May 28, 2021 The Western Australian Government invited nine of its regional mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies to the 2021 Austmine conference, ensuring small to medium businesses keep connected to the ...
TNG faces stalled approval at Mount Peake (0) May 28, 2021 The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has asked TNG to provide additional information for an environment impact statement (EIS) at the Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project which could set back ...
Anglo American to send files not freight for spare parts (0) May 28, 2021 Anglo American has begun exploring avenues to develop a digitally distributed supply chain for spare parts, with 3D printing the key to local manufacturing.
Rinehart, Forrest top Rich List solidified by iron ore (0) May 28, 2021 An iron ore boom has seen Gina Rinehart maintain top spot on the 2021 Financial Review Rich List with a six month increase of $2.16 billion bringing her worth to ...
Judge dismisses court battle against Whitehaven (0) May 28, 2021 A Federal Court judge has thrown out proceedings that would prevent Whitehaven Coal’s Vickery extension project in New South Wales from receiving Environment Minister approval.
WA funds low emissions projects for METS sector (0) May 27, 2021 The Western Australian Government has provided $1.5 million to the state’s research teams and small to medium businesses to advance net zero emission mining projects.
Red 5 locks in gas supply at King of the Hills (0) May 27, 2021 Red 5 has secured gas supply and transport agreements from Alinta Energy and APA Group, respectively, for the King of the Hills gold project in Western Australia.
Gold prices soar to five-month high (0) May 27, 2021 Spot gold prices have hit a five-month high, closing at $US1908.85 ($2466.18) per ounce on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the US economy continued.
Ora Banda suffers production hiccup at Davyhurst (0) May 27, 2021 Ora Banda Mining has faced process plant issues at the Davyhurst gold operation in Western Australia, following first gold poured in February.
BHP’s ‘next chapter’ to come from automation (0) May 26, 2021 BHP Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) asset president Brandon Craig has emphasised the importance of technology for advancing the company’s productivity in the future.
BHP acknowledges Fluor for South Flank contribution (0) May 26, 2021 BHP has thanked Fluor’s mining and metals business for completing works at the South Flank iron ore mine in Western Australia on time and budget, which allowed for first ore ...
WA Kaolin locks in $22m LNG supply (0) May 26, 2021 WA Kaolin has closed in on first production for the Wickepin kaolin project in Western Australia, after receiving a 15-year LNG (liquefied natural gas) supply agreement from Mid-West LNG.
Bravus loses water scheme at Carmichael coal mine (0) May 26, 2021 Bravus Mining & Resources’ North Galilee water scheme at the Carmichael coal mine in Queensland has been thrown out by the Federal Court, after the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) appealed ...
CSIRO to develop new resource estimation method (0) May 26, 2021 The CSIRO has partnered with Reedy Lagoon Corporation to create a new resource estimation method which reduces ground disturbance at the Burracoppin iron project in Western Australia.
Ore sorting system to double Northern Minerals’ feed grade (0) May 26, 2021 Northern Minerals has installed and commissioned an ore sorting system at its Browns Range pilot plant which has the potential to double the feed grade to its mill while reducing ...
Element 25 makes first manganese sale (0) May 26, 2021 Element 25 has sold its first parcel of manganese concentrate to OM Materials, one year after pre-feasibility studies were performed on the Butcherbird manganese project in Western Australia.
Fitch tips lithium M&A activity to increase (0) May 25, 2021 Fitch Solutions expects lithium companies will accelerate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the coming years to diversify future supply.
Australian coal exports survive, adapt, overcome (0) May 25, 2021 Australian coal exports have continued to steadily rise in value since overcoming China’s ban on the commodity last year, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed.
MaxMine welcomes investment in data management solutions (0) May 25, 2021 MaxMine has agreed for Viburnum Funds to purchase a quarter of the business, in order to drive the evolution and growth of the data management and analytics solutions provider.
Updating decades-old minerals processing methods (0) May 25, 2021 Researchers from Aalto University in Finland have found a new environmentally friendly method for increasing mineral recovery in minerals processing.
Metals X cuts nickel portfolio to focus on tin (0) May 25, 2021 Metals X has signed an agreement to sell its nickel assets to NICO Resources, including the Wingellina nickel-cobalt project in Western Australia and the Claude Hills project in South Australia.
Fe shows increased confidence in Wiluna West deposit (0) May 25, 2021 Fe, a junior iron ore producer, has increased its ownership of the JWD joint venture to 60 per cent, at the Wiluna West operations in Western Australia.
Merlin acquisition to make magic for Lucapa (0) May 25, 2021 Lucapa Diamond Company has initiated the acquisition of the Merlin diamond project in the Northern Territory from Merlin Operations.
Coal price rise boosts New Hope (0) May 25, 2021 New Hope Group has flagged that the monthly average thermal coal price at its New South Wales operations have increased by 78 per cent since September 2020.
AusProof’s restrained range growth (0) May 25, 2021 Since 2017, AusProof’s research and development department team have been continuing to evolve the low voltage restrained range.
China looks to control commodities for stability (0) May 24, 2021 In the wake of record-high copper, iron ore and steel prices, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has made clear the country’s need to control the commodities to ensure China’s economic stability. ...
Australian Potash advances early works at Lake Wells (0) May 24, 2021 Australian Potash has accelerated the development of its Western Australian assets, with the Lake Wells sulphate of potash project flying towards its next stage.
Roy Hill locks in five-year contract with K2fly (0) May 24, 2021 Roy Hill has handed K2fly a contract to deliver a mining technical assurance suite at its namesake iron ore operation in Western Australia.
Comprehensive and new-age VR/AR training from HYDAC (0) May 24, 2021 HYDAC, as a certified regional training centre for Asia/Pacific, has a comprehensive range of training options available from standard programs through to fully customised solutions as well as virtual reality ...
Wiluna expansion expects production to double (0) May 21, 2021 Wiluna Mining Corporation has kicked off its expansion plans at the Wiluna gold mine in Western Australia, after $93 million of equity and debt funding was secured to double the ...
SA Government delivers $4.5m in exploration funding (0) May 21, 2021 The South Australian Government has continued its bid to lead Australia’s critical minerals supply with a new round of funding worth almost $4.5 million.
Victorian Budget injects $35.7m into resources sector (0) May 21, 2021 The Victorian Government has provided $35.7 million in funding for the state’s resources sector to ramp up exploration approvals and attract further investment to the state, as part of its ...
All gold but no diggers for Red 5 (0) May 21, 2021 Red 5 has reduced its production guidance at the Darlot gold mine in Western Australia, blaming low production rates on industry-wide labour shortages.
POSCO acquires Ravensthorpe stake from First Quantum (0) May 20, 2021 First Quantum Minerals has sold a 30 per cent share of the Ravensthorpe nickel operation in Western Australia to South Korean steel-making company POSCO for $US240 million ($310 million).
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) May 20, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Resolute Mining, BlackEarth Minerals, the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS), and more.
Queensland seeks public input on resources’ future (0) May 20, 2021 The Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan has opened for submissions regarding how the state’s resources sector will progress out of COVID-19 and into a lower carbon economy.
Orlando acquisition to double Dynamic drilling (0) May 20, 2021 Dynamic Drill and Blast Holdings has agreed to acquire Orlando Drilling for around $21.4 million, a deal that will more than double the company’s drill rig fleet.
Pitt praises iron ore resilience (0) May 20, 2021 Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has credited Australia’s iron ore industry for its economic support in Australia.
Anglo American talks up met coal future (0) May 20, 2021 Anglo American chief executive Mark Cutifani believes metallurgical coal is necessary to decarbonise the planet, but does expect the commodity will eventually be removed from supply chains.
CSIRO tips ‘Team Australia’ for critical energy minerals (0) May 19, 2021 The CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has released its Critical Energy Minerals Roadmap to emphasise the strength Australia can wield in the world’s transition to renewable energy.
Strandline Resources secures Coburn zircon offtake (0) May 19, 2021 Strandline Resources has secured offtake commitments for 100 per cent of production from the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia after signing an agreement with Mario Pilato BLAT S.A ...
BHP shifts into gear at South Flank (0) May 19, 2021 BHP has high expectations for the future, as first production at the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara coincides with continued government stimulus and soaring commodity prices.
Rio Tinto’s Argyle send-off sets record (0) May 19, 2021 Rio Tinto has previewed the final Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender which will include a record number of diamonds larger than one carat from the renowned Argyle diamond mine in Western ...
Fortescue targets $1bn in Aboriginal business contracts (0) May 19, 2021 Fortescue has celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its billion opportunities program by committing to a $1 billion target for Aboriginal business contracts by 2030.
Fortescue renews trust in software provider (0) May 18, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has extended its contract with K2fly for infoscope land management solutions, adding three years to an already long-term partnership.
Horizon cashes in on gold projects (0) May 18, 2021 Horizon Minerals has acquired the Bulong South, Glandore and Cowarna gold projects in the Western Australian Goldfields from Aurenne Group Holdings for $5 million.
Volatility strikes iron ore while it’s hot (0) May 18, 2021 An analyst has described last week as the most volatile in history for the iron ore price as it dropped almost $US29/tonne only to then regain more than $US18/tonne to ...
Refreshed regulation cuts relocation red tape (0) May 18, 2021 An amendment to the Mutual Recognition Act has been passed by the Senate, allowing for the automatic registration of occupations across Australian state borders.
Roy Hill hires Aqura for networking infrastructure (0) May 18, 2021 Roy Hill has awarded Aqura Technologies a contract to deliver a private 4G mobile network at its iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Ausmex to focus on QLD gold projects (0) May 17, 2021 Ausmex says it expects to commence mining at its Golden Mile and Mt Freda projects in Queensland following regulatory and land court decisions.
Rio, Antipa add 800k ounces to JV deposit (0) May 17, 2021 Rio Tinto and Antipa Minerals have updated the inferred mineral resource of the Calibre gold deposit by 62 per cent at the Citadel joint venture (JV) project in Western Australia.
Copper heats up as global demand spikes (0) May 17, 2021 While gold mergers and acquisitions were the talk of the town last year, copper activity has been spiralling upwards in the background. Nickolas Zakharia writes.
Majors push for electric vehicle innovation (0) May 14, 2021 BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale have collaborated with Austmine to introduce the Charge On Innovation Challenge, an electrification competition for mine truck fleets.
Orica seeks sale of Minova (0) May 14, 2021 Orica has put subsidiary Minova up for sale following hampered market conditions and the halving of overall earnings.
GWR gives leeway in Wiluna West negotiation (0) May 14, 2021 GWR Group has renegotiated the mining rights agreement with iron ore producer Fe as work ramps up at the JWD deposit within the Wiluna West iron ore project in Western ...
Australian Pacific Coal considers Dartbrook asset sale (0) May 14, 2021 Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) has received an offer from major shareholder Trepang Services to buy properties and water rights at the Dartbrook coal mine in New South Wales for $33.7 ...
Sandvik expands rock processing solutions division (0) May 14, 2021 Sandvik has acquired South African-based manufacturer Kwatani, extending its rock processing solutions division, which formed in early 2021.
MTG TERRA cast lips for toughest mining applications (0) May 13, 2021 Ground engaging tools (GET) specialist MTG has provided its TERRA cast lip to the Australian market, delivering high levels of productivity for the the harshest applications.
Primero receives engineering design contract from Agrimin (0) May 13, 2021 Agrimin has awarded Primero Group with the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the process plant at its Mackay potash project in Queensland.
Perenti flags salary pressures in Australian market (0) May 13, 2021 Perenti managing director and chief executive officer Mark Norwell has declared that the demand for Australian labour workers is putting pressure on company costs due to increased wages.
Resources sector boosts federal budget spending spree (0) May 12, 2021 The Australian Government’s 2021-22 Budget has recognised the sector’s contribution to taxes and exports, with a future full of incentives and investment.
Copper explorers back record price run (0) May 12, 2021 Two Australian companies are confident that copper prices will continue to set records, with the red metal reaching a new high of $US10,724.50 ($13,682) on the London Metal Exchange (LME) ...
Classic Minerals edges Kat Gap closer to production (0) May 12, 2021 Classic Minerals has commissioned its Gekko gold processing plant for the company’s flagship Kat Gap gold project in Western Australia.
Carpentaria increases Hawsons foothold (0) May 12, 2021 Carpentaria Resources has purchased the Pure Metals’ majority share of the Hawsons iron project in New South Wales for around $4.2 million.
Iron ore price eclipses $US230/tonne (0) May 12, 2021 The price of seaborne iron ore has jumped to a record $US230.56 ($294.52) per tonne, just after it surpassed the $US200 per tonne mark.
Iluka steps up rare earths diversification plans (0) May 11, 2021 Iluka Resources has been endorsed by the Australian Government to commence a feasibility study into a rare earths refinery at the Eneabba operation in Western Australia.
Lucapa sells $5m of Lulo diamonds (0) May 11, 2021 Lucapa Diamond Company has sold another large parcel of diamonds, worth $US5 million ($6.3 million), from its Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, west Africa.
Pilbara Minerals plots development of Pilgangoora lithium refinery (0) May 11, 2021 Pilbara Minerals plans to form a joint venture with tech company Calix to examine the development of a midstream lithium chemicals refinery at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum operation in Western Australia.
Coronado to face court over Curragh charges (0) May 11, 2021 Legal charges have been issued against Coronado Global Resources in relation to the death of a worker at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland last year.
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Mining urged to transition to energy-saving systems (0) May 11, 2021 The global mining industry must move away from legacy systems and processes if it is to meet the challenge of decarbonisation, according to a report commissioned by Weir Group.
Copper price rockets to all-time high (0) May 10, 2021 Copper has topped its record price after reaching $US10,361 ($13,200) per tonne on the London Metal Exchange (LME) last week.
Australian Government commits $20m to resources strategy (0) May 10, 2021 The Australian Government has unveiled a $20 million Global Resources Strategy to expand the reach and reputation of the country’s resources industry.
Wagners hauls in Glencore contract renewal (0) May 10, 2021 Wagners has renewed a haulage services contract with Glencore in north-west Queensland for another four years.
Northern Star increases stake in Central Tanami JV (0) May 10, 2021 Northern Star Resources and Tanami Gold have restructured the Central Tanami joint venture (JV) in the Northern Territory, in an effort to commence mining as soon as possible.
Global Lithium begins ASX journey (0) May 10, 2021 Global Lithium Resources has commissioned a drilling program at the Marble Bar lithium project in Western Australia on the same day the company started trading on the Australian Securities Exchange ...
Australia-China trade tensions escalate (0) May 7, 2021 China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has suspended economic communications with Australia, which emphasises Beijing’s move away from Australian commodities.
Rio Tinto optimistic amid stakeholder backlash (0) May 7, 2021 Rio Tinto has held its annual general meeting (AGM) for 2021 in a grim light following last year’s destruction of Juukan Gorge in Western Australia.
Regis receives final approval for Tropicana acquisition (0) May 7, 2021 Regis Resources has received ministerial approval for its acquisition of IGO’s 30 per cent interest in the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.
Where does Australia’s metallurgical coal go? (0) May 7, 2021 A Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) report has revealed that more than 60 per cent of the world’s seaborne coal exports come from Australia, with second place hardly keeping its ...
Focus on critical minerals in northern Australia to increase (0) May 7, 2021 The Australian Government has announced a $190 million investment plan for northern Australia to grow business opportunities in the region, including critical minerals development.
Iron ore price breaks $US200/tonne (0) May 7, 2021 Iron ore prices have hit another record mark, surpassing $US200 ($259) per tonne to outdo last month’s historic high.
BHP hands Olympic Dam contract to Boom (0) May 6, 2021 BHP has awarded a $15 million smelter maintenance contract at the Olympic Dam operation in South Australia to Boom Logistics.
Mining metals without a shovel in sight (0) May 6, 2021 Researchers have developed a technique for extracting precious metals from hard rock ore without digging.
Alcoa ponders FYI Resources partnership (0) May 6, 2021 Alcoa of Australia and FYI Resources have started negotiations about a potential high purity alumina joint venture (JV).
Anglo American doubles down on environmental strategy (0) May 6, 2021 Anglo American chairman Stuart Chambers has flagged that mining companies have raised their environmental, social and governance (ESG) expectations.
Three billion tonnes hauled, not one driver (0) May 6, 2021 Caterpillar has accomplished a milestone with three billion tonnes being hauled using its MineStar Command autonomous technology.
Strickland takes ownership of Horse Well (0) May 5, 2021 Strickland Metals has secured the remaining 37 per cent interest in the Horse Well gold project in Western Australia from Silver Lake Resources.
Epiroc acquires mining software company (0) May 5, 2021 Epiroc has acquired MineRP to improve mine productivity and efficiencies through multiple data streams.
Exploration boosted by $100m funding package (0) May 5, 2021 The Australian Government has extended the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI) by four years with an additional $100 million in funding.
Fire halts Sino Iron processing (0) May 5, 2021 CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) has resumed production at the Sino Iron mine in Western Australia after a fire suspended activities at the Pilbara site yesterday.
Brightstar to refurbish gold processing plant (0) May 5, 2021 Brightstar Resources plans to refurbish the processing plant at the Brightstar gold project in Western Australia for $5.5 million.
Strandline locks and loads Coburn (0) May 4, 2021 Strandline Resources has started construction of the $338 million Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia.
NSW Govt calls on mineral explorers (0) May 4, 2021 The New South Wales Government has offered an additional $2.2 million in grants for the state’s mining industry to uncover new mineral deposits.
Newcrest offloads QLD exploration licences (0) May 4, 2021 Strategic Energy Resources (SER) has acquired three exploration licences from Newcrest Mining at the Isa North copper-gold project in northwest Queensland.
Northern Star grows Super Pit potential (0) May 4, 2021 Northern Star Resources has set up the future of the Super Pit gold mine in Western Australia with a major increase to the reserves at the historic site.
Calidus on track for Warrawoona mine start (0) May 4, 2021 Calidus Resources has maintained plans to begin mining at the Warrawoona gold project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia in the middle of the year.
Taruga discovers high-grade copper at Mt Craig (0) May 4, 2021 Taruga Minerals has found high-grade copper in its first five reverse circulation (RC) drillholes at the Mt Craig copper project in South Australia.
Metro manages volatile freight costs (0) May 3, 2021 Metro Mining has flagged “historically high” freight costs for shipping its bauxite product, which the company anticipates will negatively impact prices.
Rio Tinto introduces global standard for tailings (0) May 3, 2021 Rio Tinto has revised how it will manage tailings facilities to comply with the Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM).
Newmont hits higher grades at Boddington (0) May 3, 2021 Newmont has offset a production downturn with higher grade ore milled at four of its global assets, including the Boddington gold mine in Western Australia.
Copper climbs to decade high (0) April 30, 2021 Copper has reached $US10,008 ($12,868) per tonne on the London Metal Exchange as the red metal inches closer to its highest price since 2011.
OceanaGold persists through NZ, US troubles (0) April 30, 2021 OceanaGold is on track to deliver continuous production at the Martha underground mine in New Zealand later this year.
Fortescue power iron ore mines with Pacific Energy (0) April 30, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has contracted Pacific Energy to build Western Australia’s largest network integrated battery energy storage system (BESS).
Regis advances two million ounce gold mine (0) April 30, 2021 Regis Resources has set itself for a strong year of development, as both the McPhillamys and Garden Well gold projects continued towards becoming operational over the past quarter.
Resolute increases Syama sulphide production (0) April 30, 2021 Resolute Mining has reached its highest sulphide gold production since 2016 at the Syama mine in Mali, West Africa.
Dacian plots comeback following WA labour shortages (0) April 30, 2021 Dacian Gold has a positive outlook for growth following sputtering production results, with ongoing life-of-mine updates to its Laverton operations in Western Australia.
Fortescue reaches comparable shipment record (0) April 29, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has matched last year’s March quarter for record iron ore shipments as it capitalised on strengthening prices for the commodity.
Clive Palmer coal project hits roadblock (0) April 29, 2021 The Queensland Department of Environment and Science has knocked back Mineralogy’s proposed Central Queensland coal project near the Great Barrier Reef.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) April 29, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Rio Tinto, Energy Resources of Australia, Western Australia’s Chamber of Minerals and Energy and more.
NRW strengthens Coburn involvement with $135m contract (0) April 29, 2021 NRW Holdings has won a $135 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Strandline Resources at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia.
BHP, Evolution choose K2fly solutions (0) April 29, 2021 BHP has ordered an initial proof of concept for Decipher’s rehabilitation solution from K2fly for use at its Hunter Valley Energy Coal operations in New South Wales.
Newcrest improves Telfer output (0) April 29, 2021 Newcrest Mining has recorded a 6 per cent increase to its gold production at the Telfer gold-copper mine in Western Australia in the March quarter.
Rio Tinto expands drilling fleet with Epiroc (0) April 28, 2021 Rio Tinto has ordered multiple drill rigs from Epiroc for use at its Pilbara iron ore mines in Western Australia.
St Barbara builds foundation for Gwalia future (0) April 28, 2021 St Barbara has targeted an improvement of milling rates at the Gwalia mine in Western Australia to prepare the mine for a stronger performance.
Iron ore ascends to record high (0) April 28, 2021 Global iron ore prices have reached their highest prices ever, rising to $US194.50 ($250.80) per tonne on April 28.
MICROMINE has acquired Precision Mining for its mine scheduling software, Spry, allowing the Australian companies to join forces in offering the world an end-to-end mining software solution.
ABB has launched its ABB Ability condition monitoring digital service for conveyor belts to track machine health data in real time.
Five Australian mining companies have been named among the world’s Top 40 miners in Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ (PwC) annual Mine 2021 report, with early forecasts suggesting the industry will record the ...
Queensland Pacific Metals has signed a seven-year offtake agreement with LG Energy Solutions and POSCO for nickel and cobalt from the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub project.
The Australian Government has pledged almost $2 million in funding to support women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roles across the country.
Kimberley Mineral Sands (KMS) has amended three offtake agreements for its Thunderbird project in north-western Australia, accounting for 75 per cent of the project’s stage one output.
GWR Group has embarked on its goal to ship one million tonnes of iron ore by December 2021.
Newmont has acquired an interest in the Wild Horse prospect from Terramin, while the companies also terminated the South Gawler Ranges earn-in agreement, in South Australia.
Dyno Nobel has completed its first wireless detonator blast using its CyberDet I technology at Westgold’s Big Bell gold mine in Western Australia.
BHP has contributed to a $US50 million ($64 million) investment in Jetti Resources, which has developed a new copper extraction technology.
Gascoyne Resources has updated its production and cost guidance for the 2021 and 2022 financial years, as resourcing challenges and impairment testing are factored into its Western Australian operations.
Barrick has pledged to prioritise local employment as part of its plan to restart the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Researchers have developed an effective method to cost-effectively extract lithium from seawater at a purity of 99.94 per cent while also creating freshwater.
Australia has well positioned to benefit from the rise of critical minerals, according to the federal government’s Outlook for Selected Critical Minerals Australia 2021 report.
Coates Hire has agreed to a four-year deal with the National Rugby League (NRL) r for the Ampol State of Origin Series.
MLG has revealed contract opportunities worth $29 million per year, headlined by being awarded preferred contractor status for Northern Star Resources’ expansion of the Jundee gold operation in Western Australia.
Cat has signalled that it will unveil the Cat R1700 XE LHD battery electric vehicle later this year, after first announcing the concept in 2019.
Galaxy Resources has continued its return to its full rate production rate at the Mt Cattlin spodumene operation in Western Australia, which has led to a production guidance boost.
Rio Tinto has appointed former Western Australian Treasurer and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt as a non-executive director.
Anglo American has confirmed mining activities will ramp up over the coming weeks at the Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland, while the Grosvenor mine should do the same later ...
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has declared the company plans to spend more than $1 billion on Australia’s minerals supply to cater for growing electric vehicle (EV) demand.
The Australian Government has released its Global Resources Statement, which promotes the country as a reliable, responsible and ready supplier of mineral resources and energy to the rest of the ...
Alkane Resources has planned to increase the life of its Tomingley gold operations in New South Wales past 2030, adding more than seven years to the current mine life.
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at BCI Minerals, Gold Road Resources, Epiroc and more.
Epiroc has launched a new Collision Avoidance System (CAS) interface which helps to detect objects in the immediate area of machine operators.
Newcastle thermal coal futures have risen to their highest price since July 2018 at $US121.25 ($156.50) per tonne on Wednesday, off the back of increasing demand of the commodity in ...
Vietnamese steelmaker Hoa Phat Group has acquired the Roper Valley iron ore project in the Northern Territory.
ALS Industrial has received ConocoPhillips’ 2020 Doing Business Better award for the Asia Pacific region, part of the latter’s 2020 Supplier Recognition Award Program.
Western Australian mining services provider, Murray Engineering, has unveiled its new light electric vehicle at the Austmine 2021 Conference, in partnership with Siemens.
BHP, Emesent, Gekko Systems and Maptek founder Bob Johnson claimed the four major industry awards at the Austmine Conference in Perth last week.
Liebherr has released its new T 274 haul truck with a class leading 305-tonne payload capacity.
Demand for Australia’s key mineral and energy commodities has been expected to accelerate towards 2030, according to a report commission by the Minerals Council of Australia.
Australia’s only manufacturer of quenched and tempered steel plate has launched the Bisalloy Built customer initiative.
The Victorian minerals sector has set a new record for exploration expenditure, according to the latest quarterly results from the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has increased tonnage charges by 25 per cent at the Port of Port Hedland in Western Australia as part of the 2021-2022 state budget.
Glencore has been accredited for full compliance with recommendations from the Northern Territory Environmental Protection Authority (NT EPA) at the McArthur River zinc mine.
Rio Tinto Exploration has withdrawn from the Ernest Henry South farm-in agreement with Red Fox Resources in north west Queensland, following disappointing drilling results released in February 2021.
A rift between mining employees and employers in response to salary increases has emerged according to Hays Mining’s salary guide for the 2021-22 financial year.
Australian wages and household incomes have been significantly bolstered by a strong, mining-backed economy, according to analysis by the Centre for International Economics.
Marmota has purchased the Jumbuck gold project in north-western South Australia, following a $2.4 million payment to Tyranna Resources.
Mastermyne has been awarded a $660 million mining services contract by Japanese company Sojitz Blue at the Gregory Crinum coal mine in central Queensland.
Epiroc has set itself to acquire the expertise of Australian company Kinetic Logging Services for the recording of geophysical data.
Fortescue Metals Group has revised its cost estimate for the Iron Bridge joint venture (JV) in Western Australia with up to an additional $1 billion needed to complete the build.
Strike Resources has raised $5 million to secure long lead equipment for its Paulsens East iron ore mine, as the junior targets first production later this year.
The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has tabled a review of the country’s patents system for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in an effort to encourage innovation across ...
The Western Australian Government invited nine of its regional mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies to the 2021 Austmine conference, ensuring small to medium businesses keep connected to the ...
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has asked TNG to provide additional information for an environment impact statement (EIS) at the Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project which could set back ...
Anglo American has begun exploring avenues to develop a digitally distributed supply chain for spare parts, with 3D printing the key to local manufacturing.
An iron ore boom has seen Gina Rinehart maintain top spot on the 2021 Financial Review Rich List with a six month increase of $2.16 billion bringing her worth to ...
A Federal Court judge has thrown out proceedings that would prevent Whitehaven Coal’s Vickery extension project in New South Wales from receiving Environment Minister approval.
The Western Australian Government has provided $1.5 million to the state’s research teams and small to medium businesses to advance net zero emission mining projects.
Red 5 has secured gas supply and transport agreements from Alinta Energy and APA Group, respectively, for the King of the Hills gold project in Western Australia.
Spot gold prices have hit a five-month high, closing at $US1908.85 ($2466.18) per ounce on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the US economy continued.
Ora Banda Mining has faced process plant issues at the Davyhurst gold operation in Western Australia, following first gold poured in February.
BHP Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) asset president Brandon Craig has emphasised the importance of technology for advancing the company’s productivity in the future.
BHP has thanked Fluor’s mining and metals business for completing works at the South Flank iron ore mine in Western Australia on time and budget, which allowed for first ore ...
WA Kaolin has closed in on first production for the Wickepin kaolin project in Western Australia, after receiving a 15-year LNG (liquefied natural gas) supply agreement from Mid-West LNG.
Bravus Mining & Resources’ North Galilee water scheme at the Carmichael coal mine in Queensland has been thrown out by the Federal Court, after the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) appealed ...
The CSIRO has partnered with Reedy Lagoon Corporation to create a new resource estimation method which reduces ground disturbance at the Burracoppin iron project in Western Australia.
Northern Minerals has installed and commissioned an ore sorting system at its Browns Range pilot plant which has the potential to double the feed grade to its mill while reducing ...
Element 25 has sold its first parcel of manganese concentrate to OM Materials, one year after pre-feasibility studies were performed on the Butcherbird manganese project in Western Australia.
Fitch Solutions expects lithium companies will accelerate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the coming years to diversify future supply.
Researchers from Aalto University in Finland have found a new environmentally friendly method for increasing mineral recovery in minerals processing.
Fe, a junior iron ore producer, has increased its ownership of the JWD joint venture to 60 per cent, at the Wiluna West operations in Western Australia.
Lucapa Diamond Company has initiated the acquisition of the Merlin diamond project in the Northern Territory from Merlin Operations.
Northern Star Resources has appointed Michael Chaney as its non-executive chair, effective from July 1.
Since 2017, AusProof’s research and development department team have been continuing to evolve the low voltage restrained range.
Australian Potash has accelerated the development of its Western Australian assets, with the Lake Wells sulphate of potash project flying towards its next stage.
The secret behind the formation of bonanza gold deposits has been revealed by two researchers from Canada’s McGill University.
Roy Hill has handed K2fly a contract to deliver a mining technical assurance suite at its namesake iron ore operation in Western Australia.
HYDAC, as a certified regional training centre for Asia/Pacific, has a comprehensive range of training options available from standard programs through to fully customised solutions as well as virtual reality ...
HYDAC offers a skills matrix, which is a form of skills assessment to help ensure hydraulic training meets learner and “work readiness” requirements.
Weir Minerals has announced another major order of Enduron HPGR in Gold application with our valued customer IAMGOLD.
Wiluna Mining Corporation has kicked off its expansion plans at the Wiluna gold mine in Western Australia, after $93 million of equity and debt funding was secured to double the ...
Red 5 has reduced its production guidance at the Darlot gold mine in Western Australia, blaming low production rates on industry-wide labour shortages.
MetRes, a joint venture (JV) between M Mining and Stanmore Coal, has signed a contract with Coal Augering Services to provide coal auger services to the Mavis Downs and Millennium ...
First Quantum Minerals has sold a 30 per cent share of the Ravensthorpe nickel operation in Western Australia to South Korean steel-making company POSCO for $US240 million ($310 million).
Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Resolute Mining, BlackEarth Minerals, the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS), and more.
The Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan has opened for submissions regarding how the state’s resources sector will progress out of COVID-19 and into a lower carbon economy.
Schaeffler has optimised its medias online platform in order to provide users with comprehensive information faster and more efficiently.
Anglo American chief executive Mark Cutifani believes metallurgical coal is necessary to decarbonise the planet, but does expect the commodity will eventually be removed from supply chains.
Strandline Resources has secured offtake commitments for 100 per cent of production from the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia after signing an agreement with Mario Pilato BLAT S.A ...
Rio Tinto has previewed the final Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender which will include a record number of diamonds larger than one carat from the renowned Argyle diamond mine in Western ...
Fortescue has celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its billion opportunities program by committing to a $1 billion target for Aboriginal business contracts by 2030.
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has extended its contract with K2fly for infoscope land management solutions, adding three years to an already long-term partnership.
An amendment to the Mutual Recognition Act has been passed by the Senate, allowing for the automatic registration of occupations across Australian state borders.
Resolute Mining has introduced wireless blasting at the Syama gold mine in Mali through Orica’s WebGen system.
Ausmex says it expects to commence mining at its Golden Mile and Mt Freda projects in Queensland following regulatory and land court decisions.
Rio Tinto and Antipa Minerals have updated the inferred mineral resource of the Calibre gold deposit by 62 per cent at the Citadel joint venture (JV) project in Western Australia.
While gold mergers and acquisitions were the talk of the town last year, copper activity has been spiralling upwards in the background. Nickolas Zakharia writes.
Venture Minerals has started commissioning for its wet screening plant at the Riley iron ore mine in Tasmania.
BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale have collaborated with Austmine to introduce the Charge On Innovation Challenge, an electrification competition for mine truck fleets.
Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) has received an offer from major shareholder Trepang Services to buy properties and water rights at the Dartbrook coal mine in New South Wales for $33.7 ...
Sandvik has acquired South African-based manufacturer Kwatani, extending its rock processing solutions division, which formed in early 2021.
The Australian Government’s 2021-22 Budget has allocated $3.5 million to rehabilitate the old Rum Jungle copper and uranium mine in the Northern Territory.
Ground engaging tools (GET) specialist MTG has provided its TERRA cast lip to the Australian market, delivering high levels of productivity for the the harshest applications.
Agrimin has awarded Primero Group with the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the process plant at its Mackay potash project in Queensland.
Lucapa Diamond Company has uncovered yet another 100-plus carat diamond from its Lulo alluvial diamond mine in Angola, Africa.
Greatland Gold has opened the underground decline at the Havieron gold-copper project in Western Australia.
Mackay tradie turned manager sees big demand for asset maintenance and management skillset in Australian mining and manufacturing
Classic Minerals has commissioned its Gekko gold processing plant for the company’s flagship Kat Gap gold project in Western Australia.
Epiroc has led the establishment of a carbon-neutral sustainable mining initiative to enable more efficient operations.
The price of seaborne iron ore has jumped to a record $US230.56 ($294.52) per tonne, just after it surpassed the $US200 per tonne mark.
Coates Hire, Australia’s leading equipment hire and solutions provider, has announced the successful completion of the first project in its $1 million research partnership with Monash University with the launch ...
Iluka Resources has been endorsed by the Australian Government to commence a feasibility study into a rare earths refinery at the Eneabba operation in Western Australia.
Lucapa Diamond Company has sold another large parcel of diamonds, worth $US5 million ($6.3 million), from its Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, west Africa.
Pilbara Minerals plans to form a joint venture with tech company Calix to examine the development of a midstream lithium chemicals refinery at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum operation in Western Australia.
Legal charges have been issued against Coronado Global Resources in relation to the death of a worker at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland last year.
An employee of contractor Thiess ...
The global mining industry must move away from legacy systems and processes if it is to meet the challenge of decarbonisation, according to a report commissioned by Weir Group.
Wagners has renewed a haulage services contract with Glencore in north-west Queensland for another four years.
Northern Star Resources and Tanami Gold have restructured the Central Tanami joint venture (JV) in the Northern Territory, in an effort to commence mining as soon as possible.
Global Lithium Resources has commissioned a drilling program at the Marble Bar lithium project in Western Australia on the same day the company started trading on the Australian Securities Exchange ...
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has suspended economic communications with Australia, which emphasises Beijing’s move away from Australian commodities.
Regis Resources has received ministerial approval for its acquisition of IGO’s 30 per cent interest in the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.
BHP has awarded a $15 million smelter maintenance contract at the Olympic Dam operation in South Australia to Boom Logistics.
Researchers have developed a technique for extracting precious metals from hard rock ore without digging.
Caterpillar has accomplished a milestone with three billion tonnes being hauled using its MineStar Command autonomous technology.
Strickland Metals has secured the remaining 37 per cent interest in the Horse Well gold project in Western Australia from Silver Lake Resources.
KPMG has encouraged a larger focus on securing the supply of resources needed for the world’s clean energy transition.
Epiroc has acquired MineRP to improve mine productivity and efficiencies through multiple data streams.
CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) has resumed production at the Sino Iron mine in Western Australia after a fire suspended activities at the Pilbara site yesterday.
Brightstar Resources plans to refurbish the processing plant at the Brightstar gold project in Western Australia for $5.5 million.
Northern Star Resources has set up the future of the Super Pit gold mine in Western Australia with a major increase to the reserves at the historic site.
Calidus Resources has maintained plans to begin mining at the Warrawoona gold project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia in the middle of the year.
Metro Mining has flagged “historically high” freight costs for shipping its bauxite product, which the company anticipates will negatively impact prices.
Burgundy Diamond Mines has mapped out its development strategy for the recently acquired Ellendale diamond mine in Western Australia.
Weir Minerals is collaborating with TAFE NSW to upskill its employees with targeted training in rubber lining.
There’s only four weeks to go until the Austmine 2021 Conference & Exhibition kicks off in Perth, Western Australia.
OceanaGold is on track to deliver continuous production at the Martha underground mine in New Zealand later this year.
New Century Resources has experienced a dip in zinc production at the Century mine in Queensland due to the impact of the wet season.
Australian Mines has continued to seek offtake partners for the Sconi nickel-cobalt project in Queensland.
Regis Resources has set itself for a strong year of development, as both the McPhillamys and Garden Well gold projects continued towards becoming operational over the past quarter.
Dacian Gold has a positive outlook for growth following sputtering production results, with ongoing life-of-mine updates to its Laverton operations in Western Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group has matched last year’s March quarter for record iron ore shipments as it capitalised on strengthening prices for the commodity.
The Queensland Department of Environment and Science has knocked back Mineralogy’s proposed Central Queensland coal project near the Great Barrier Reef.
NRW Holdings has won a $135 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Strandline Resources at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia.
BHP has ordered an initial proof of concept for Decipher’s rehabilitation solution from K2fly for use at its Hunter Valley Energy Coal operations in New South Wales.
Newcrest Mining has recorded a 6 per cent increase to its gold production at the Telfer gold-copper mine in Western Australia in the March quarter.
St Barbara has targeted an improvement of milling rates at the Gwalia mine in Western Australia to prepare the mine for a stronger performance.