Gruyere JV opens gold mine (0) December 4, 2019 Joint venture partners Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources have officially opened the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia.
H-E Parts wins Glencore supply contract (0) December 4, 2019 Glencore has contracted parts supplier H-E Parts International for a one-year supply agreement across 24 mine sites in Australia.
Bacanora relies on Veolia to advance Mexico lithium project (0) December 3, 2019 Veolia Water Technologies engineered and designed the production process that recovers lithium carbonate and sulfate of potash from clay deposits using HPD evaporation and crystallisation systems.
Danakali builds momentum at potash project (0) December 3, 2019 Perth-based potash miner Danakali has announced it’s US$50 million agreement with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), helping fund the Colluli Potash Project in Eritrea.
Perenti demobilises workforce from Bongou (0) December 3, 2019 Perenti has suspended operations at Semafo’s Bongou mine in Burkino Faso following last month’s security incident.
BHP on track to deliver first ore from South Flank (0) December 2, 2019 BHP has reached its halfway point at its South Flank project in the Pilbara, Western Australia, with thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions getting ready to construct the rail mounted stackers and reclaimer.
Minprovise opens workshop in the Pilbara (0) December 2, 2019 Minprovise has opened its new Karratha-based workshop as part of an ongoing commitment to deliver projects efficiently to Pilbara-based clients and sites.
Stavely expands gold footprint in Tasmania and Victoria (0) December 2, 2019 Stavely Minerals has announced its high-grade gold exploration portfolio on the eastern seaboard of Australia, expanding with strategic acquisitions in Tasmania and Victoria.
Magic crystals to enable future of electric cars (0) December 2, 2019 CSIRO and Monash University’s Matthew Hill will receive the Solomon Award for his ground-breaking development, magic crystals, winning against dozens of applications from cleaning gases and liquids to mining and ...
Australian gold production drops from all-time highs (0) December 2, 2019 Australia’s gold mine output in the September quarter declined by five per cent to 78 tonnes, according to Melbourne-based mining experts, Surbiton Associates.
Saracen finalises Super Pit takeover (0) December 2, 2019 Saracen Mineral Holdings has successfully completed its acquisition of 50 per cent interest in the Kalgoorlie Super Pit from Barrick Gold Corporation.
China set to grab Alita Resources (0) December 2, 2019 Alita Resources, previously Alliance Mineral Assets, has announced its proposed Deed of Company Arrangement (DoCA) discussions with China Hydrogen Limited.
Top five mining stories last week (0) December 2, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including Metals X’s operation suspension at the Nifty mine in Western Australia.
NRW locks in funds for BGC buy (0) November 29, 2019 NRW Holdings has taken little time to secure commitments for the funding it requires to complete a $116.4 million acquisition of BGC Contracting.
Flinders secures Pilbara agreements with BBI Group (0) November 29, 2019 Flinders Mines has formed a farm-in incorporated joint venture with BBI Group for its flagship Pilbara iron ore project (PIOP).
SA Government pulls a crowd to unearth mineral deposits (0) November 29, 2019 The South Australian Government is launching an open data competition that it hopes will lead to the discovery of the next Olympic Dam or Carrapateena deposit.
Metso climate target given green light (0) November 29, 2019 The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Metso’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets.
Anglo American offloads Grosvenor stake to Japanese (0) November 29, 2019 Anglo American has equalised the ownership structure of its Moranbah North and Grosvenor metallurgical coal operations in Queensland.
Alkane drives NSW gold exploration with funding plan (0) November 28, 2019 Alkane Resources plans to fund future exploration at its highly prospective East Lachlan assets in New South Wales with a $54.8 million capital raising.
NRW seals deal to acquire BGC Contracting (0) November 28, 2019 NRW Holdings has confirmed it will buy BGC Contracting in a transformational deal that gives the target an enterprise value of $310 million.
Adani awards $35m Carmichael contract to Wagners (0) November 28, 2019 Wagners has secured the lead contractor role to deliver a quarry operations package worth at least $35 million for the Carmichael project in the Galilee Basin.
Fortescue contracts Pentium across Pilbara mines (0) November 28, 2019 Vysarn subsidiary Pentium Hydro will provide Fortescue Metals Group with drilling and construction services under a new contract.
Rio Tinto expands Indigenous engagement (0) November 28, 2019 The Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Minerals Development has announced Rio Tinto will be a founding partner, adding to the company’s global indigenous-engaged programs.
Evolution plots revival of Canadian gold acquisition (0) November 28, 2019 Evolution Mining chairman Jake Klein has switched focus to turning around the performance of the company’s latest acquisition, the Red Lake gold complex in Canada.
Kalium Lakes broadens scope with EcoMag partnership (0) November 28, 2019 Kalium Lakes has steered away from its traditional potash focus and taken on a new approach by signing a term sheet with emerging magnesium producer EcoMag.
Strata releases MC2 communication device (0) November 28, 2019 Strata Worldwide has released the MC2, its second generation StrataConnect underground miner communicator device.
Hastings Deering igloos a piece of WWII history (0) November 28, 2019 Hastings Deering’s igloo hangars, which date back to World War II, are about to be showcased on ABC National’s Blueprint for Living program, celebrating their continual use.
Pink plant to power Roy Hill expansion (0) November 28, 2019 Roy Hill is set to launch construction of a processing plant that will help boost shipping of iron ore from the Pilbara site to 60 million tonnes a year once ...
Bryah’s golden plans at Gabanintha (0) November 28, 2019 Bryah Resources has revealed optimism for its multi-commodity approach after announcing high-grade findings at the Gabanintha project in Western Australia this month.
Gates Predator v-belts (0) November 27, 2019 Gates’ high-quality Predator v-belts by have unrivalled high-load carrying capabilities, making them extremely effective for uses in mining operations.
Westgold diversifies into Bryah Basin copper (0) November 27, 2019 Westgold Resources is set to acquire an interest in the Peak Hill joint venture from Fe subsidiary Jackson Minerals.
Hancock-owned explorer backs Catalyst plans in Victoria (0) November 27, 2019 Gold Exploration Victoria, owned by Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting, is set to become Catalyst Metals’ top shareholder after investing $7.875 million in the company.
Carborough Downs operations suspended after incident (0) November 27, 2019 Fitzroy Australia Resources has confirmed a tragic incident involving a mineworker at its Carborough Downs mine in central Queensland.
Rio Tinto commits to $1bn Tom Price iron ore expansion (0) November 27, 2019 Rio Tinto will sustain the production capacity of its Pilbara iron ore business in Western Australia after approving a $US749 million ($1 billion) investment in the Greater Tom Price operations.
Dacian highlights high-grade potential for Phoenix Ridge (0) November 27, 2019 Dacian Gold has revealed results from the recently discovered high-grade Phoenix Ridge deposit, located less than 500 metres north of the Westralia gold mine near Laverton in Western Australia.
China to dominate battery metal demand (0) November 27, 2019 Fitch Solutions’ demand trends for EV battery metals over the coming years have revealed that China will remain the key driver of direct metals demand.
Panoramic lowers Savannah production guidance (0) November 26, 2019 Panoramic Resources has reduced its 2020 production guidance at the Savannah nickel project in Western Australia amid the takeover tussle with Independence Group (IGO).
Metals X suspends operations at Nifty copper mine (0) November 26, 2019 Metals X has decided to immediately suspend mining activities at its Nifty copper mine in Western Australia following an operational review, leaving almost 300 people jobless.
BHP jumps on bigger SolGold stake (0) November 26, 2019 BHP is set to become SolGold’s largest shareholder as it enters a share subscription agreement to invest a further $US22 million ($32.5 million) in the Brisbane-based company.
Riley iron ore mine nears production (0) November 26, 2019 Venture Minerals is closing in on a start to production at the Riley iron ore mine in Tasmania.
Evolution moves into Canada with Newmont Goldcorp deal (0) November 26, 2019 Evolution Mining is the latest Australian gold miner to target North America for expansion after securing a deal to acquire the Red Lake Gold Complex in Canada from Newmont Goldcorp.
Caterpillar updates AC electric drive system (0) November 26, 2019 Caterpillar has released an update to the AC electric drive system for Cat 7495 and 7495 HF Electric Rope Shovels.
Scania trucks power Metro Mining operations (0) November 26, 2019 As production ramps up at Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills mine on the western edge of Cape York, Scania’s mine trucks are pulling more than their weight getting the bauxite to ...
Millennium Minerals moves into voluntary administration (0) November 25, 2019 Millennium Minerals has entered into voluntary administration following months of fund raising efforts to support the Nullagine gold mine in Western Australia.
St Barbara, Catalyst JV to bring jobs to Bendigo (0) November 25, 2019 Catalyst Metals and its wholly owned subsidiary Kite Operations have entered into an earn-in and joint venture agreement (EIJVA) with gold producer St Barbara.
Rio Tinto initiative to focus on developing digital skills (0) November 25, 2019 Rio Tinto is set to work with leaders in Australia’s education and innovation sectors in a new, disruptive approach designed to tackle a looming skills gap in the nation’s future ...
Resolute plots renewable energy project at Syama (0) November 25, 2019 Resolute Mining is set to partner with power generation provider Aggreko in developing a hybrid power station at its Syama gold mine in Mali, West Africa.
Altura shipments hit a record (0) November 25, 2019 Altura Mining has shipped a record cargo of approximately 17,500 wet metric tonnes of spodumene concentrate to Chinese customers.
The latest cargo, which was loaded on the TBC Princess, departed Port ...
Top five mining stories last week (0) November 25, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the latest major iron ore contract awarded by Rio Tinto in the Pilbara.
Panoramic open to bids in takeover rethink (0) November 22, 2019 Panoramic Resources has opened its doors to Independence Group (IGO) and other parties that might be interested in making offers to acquire the company.
Pilbara Minerals mulls over lithium expansion plans (0) November 22, 2019 Pilbara Minerals is taking a wary approach to its plan for stage two and three expansion projects at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia.
Accenture launches mining innovation hub in Perth (0) November 22, 2019 Accenture has opened a Perth-based innovation hub where designers and technology providers can help mining companies boost their return on investments.
Mid-tier miners rise up despite mixed market conditions (0) November 22, 2019 Australia’s mid-tier mining sector has experienced a mixed year for commodity prices, but has still reached its highest total market cap since the boom times of 2011.
Mincor gains momentum for nickel restart (0) November 21, 2019 Mincor Resources is set to revive its Western Australian nickel operations next year after launching a $35 million capital raising to fund its 2020 restart strategy.
QLD contractor takes advantage of Topy Wheels (0) November 21, 2019 A Queensland mining services contractor in the Bowen Basin has achieved a 15,000-hour life from its Topy Hitachi wheels before they reached section replacement.
Saracen cashed up for Super Pit buy (0) November 21, 2019 Saracen Mineral Holdings has secured funding that it needs to acquire Barrick Gold’s 50 per cent interest in the Super Pit gold mine in Western Australia for $US750 million ($1.1 ...
RPMGlobal launches asset management software for SAP (0) November 21, 2019 RPMGlobal has strengthened its partnership with software company SAP by designing a new version of its asset lifecycle costing software AMT to complement SAP’s intelligent asset management offering.
MinRes to create hundreds of jobs at Yilgarn project (0) November 20, 2019 Mineral Resources (MinRes) expects to build a long-life iron ore export business at its Yilgarn project to bring nearly 200 jobs to the Eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
Gold Fields powers up Agnew renewable project (0) November 20, 2019 Gold Fields has opened its $112 million hybrid renewable project at the Agnew gold mine in Goldfields, Western Australia.
Australia inks rare earths deal with United States (0) November 20, 2019 The Australian Government has delivered on its commitment for critical minerals development by signing a formal project agreement with the United States.
Rock crusher measuring made safer with VEGAPULS 69 sensor (0) November 20, 2019 VEGA’s non-contact, continuous level measurement system VEGAPULS 69 has proven its versatility in bulk solid measuring, being used for rock crusher level control, a suitably high-risk operation.
Rio Tinto ‘strongly refutes’ Oyu Tolgoi legal accusations (0) November 20, 2019 Rio Tinto is facing another blow at the Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia with a non-governmental organisation (NGO) initiating a lawsuit relating to the project’s development and finalisation.
ERA shareholder demands scrapping of Rio-backed raising (0) November 19, 2019 The Takeovers Panel has received an application from Zentree Investments following Energy Resources of Australia’s (ERA’s) launch of a share entitlement offer last week.
Diversity debate aligns on need for multi-dimensional approach (0) November 19, 2019 The Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) annual Women in Gold Great Debate this year tackled the topic ‘a diversity debate that begins and ends with gender is doomed to fail.’
Clive Palmer diversifies Mineralogy portfolio in WA (0) November 19, 2019 Clive Palmer has expanded Mineralogy’s operations in Western Australia by acquiring a long-term lease of an 1100-square-metre commercial property in Perth.
REMA TIP TOP underpins future focus with apprenticeship scheme (0) November 19, 2019 The 2019–2024 Mining Workforce report released by the Australian resources and energy group, AMMA, predicts that the mining industry in Australia will require approximately 21,000 new employees by 2024 to ...
Rio Tinto strengthens IT infrastructure with Cirrus contract (0) November 19, 2019 Rio Tinto has awarded an IT infrastructure contract to Cirrus Networks that gives the technology solutions provider the opportunity to bid for infrastructure services against other pre-qualified providers.
Galaxy targets ‘value over volume’ at Mt Cattlin (0) November 19, 2019 Galaxy Resources is cutting back activities at the Mt Cattlin lithium mine in Western Australia, riding out poor market conditions until the demand for battery minerals improves.
Lucapa unearths Mothae’s largest diamond yet (0) November 18, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered two additional 100-plus carat diamonds from its Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, southern Africa.
Fortescue appeals to high court in native title case (0) November 18, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has lodged an application to appeal the decision of the full federal court, after it awarded the Yindjibarndi people exclusive rights to a section of Pilbara land ...
Saracen swoops on Barrick stake in Super Pit for $1.1bn (0) November 18, 2019 Saracen Mineral Holdings has emerged as the successful bidder for Barrick Gold’s 50 per cent interest in the Super Pit gold mine in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Rio Tinto forms Kennecott partnership with Alderan (0) November 18, 2019 Alderan Resources has executed an earn-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with Rio Tinto subsidiary Kennecott Exploration at the Frisco project in the United States.
Resolute keeps Syama on track despite processing problem (0) November 18, 2019 Resolute Mining’s Syama gold mine sulphide roaster is set to be fully operational by early to mid-December, after it was damaged and taken offline during October.
Top five mining stories last week (0) November 18, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including BHP’s plan to introduce autonomous haulage at an east coast coal operation for the ...
Radar sensor level management solution for bulk solids (0) November 18, 2019 The mining industry presents some of the harshest conditions for equipment and workers. But with industry pressure to keep costs to a minimum while maximising efficiency, execution of tasks simply ...
RPMGlobal integrates mine scheduling with planning (0) November 15, 2019 RPMGlobal has enhanced its mine scheduling software XECUTE with upgrades to increase optimisation across the mining value chain.
Rio Tinto drives ERA rehabilitation of Ranger (0) November 15, 2019 Energy Resources Australia (ERA) plans to raise $476 million to cover its rehabilitation obligations at the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory.
Monadelphous expands into South America (0) November 15, 2019 Monadelphous Group is growing its business in South America by acquiring two Chilean businesses.
Orica, Epiroc to deliver automated blasting by 2020 (0) November 15, 2019 Epiroc Rock Drills and Orica are joining forces to develop a semi-automated explosives delivery system, enabling safer and more productive blasting operations in underground mines.
Plant upgrade improves Pilbara Minerals performance (0) November 15, 2019 Pilbara Minerals is enjoying continued improvement to the performance of its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project’s processing facilities, thanks to recent plant modifications.
Fortescue misses out in race for Simandou (0) November 14, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has been beaten by a consortium including Guinea’s biggest bauxite exporter in a tender to develop key sections of the massive Simandou iron ore project in the ...
Fortescue rewards Holocene with exploration JV (0) November 14, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has established a farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with Reward Minerals for exploration in the McKay Range in Western Australia.
BHP inks six-year partnership with AusIMM (0) November 14, 2019 BHP has formed a six-year partnership with the AusIMM to strengthen the calibre of technical and leadership conferences in the resources sector.
Glencore Technology takes McArthur River experience to Russia (0) November 14, 2019 Glencore Technology will use its knowledge of IsaMill grinding technology, which it applied to the McArthur River project 25 years ago, to help Ozernoye develop a Russian mining operation.
Bounty cuts jobs following rock falls (0) November 14, 2019 Bounty Mining has finished evaluating the impact of rock falls that stopped production at its Cook Colliery coal mine during October.
BHP appoints Mike Henry as next CEO (0) November 14, 2019 Mike Henry will replace Andrew Mackenzie as chief executive officer of BHP from January 1 next year.
Metso Outotec synergies dawn on mining (0) November 14, 2019 Stephan Kirsch’s appointment as global president of Metso’s mining equipment business area in July came at an exciting time for the company.
Breaker to ramp up Bombora drilling with US fund on board (0) November 13, 2019 Breaker Resources has agreed to a $8 million share placement to Electrum Group’s strategic opportunities fund to ramp up drilling at its Bombora resource in Western Australia.
BHP to roll out autonomous trucks at QLD coal mine (0) November 13, 2019 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) plans to introduce autonomous haulage at the Goonyella Riverside coal mine in central Queensland next year without any forced redundancies.
WestStar to acquire Alltype Engineering (0) November 13, 2019 WestStar Industrial is set to acquire Tier 2 steel fabrication provider Alltype Engineering in a deal worth around $8.4 million.
Fortescue forms partnership to explore Paterson project (0) November 13, 2019 Exploration company Carawine Resources has entered into a farm-in and joint venture agreement with Fortescue Metals Group in Western Australia.
Panoramic turns blind eye to IGO takeover conditions (0) November 12, 2019 Panoramic Resources has responded to Independence Group’s ‘highly conditional’ takeover offer for the company, saying that it has breached certain conditions and would likely do so again.
Metro Mining receives boost for Bauxite Hills expansion (0) November 12, 2019 The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has offered Metro Mining a loan facility for stage two of the Bauxite Hills expansion project in Far North Queensland.d.
OZ Minerals delays first concentrate at Carrapateena (0) November 12, 2019 OZ Minerals has pushed back the planned delivery of first concentrate at its Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia by a month.
Homicide squad investigates incident at Pilbara Minerals site (0) November 12, 2019 Pilbara Minerals has advised that a fatality has occurred as a result of an incident unrelated to mining operations at its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum operation in Western Australia.
Metso’s roadmap to autonomous processing (0) November 12, 2019 Autonomous equipment has emerged in some areas of mining, but minerals processing remains a sector where uptake of the technology has been limited. That’s not to say it isn’t possible.
NSW drought puts Tritton mine at risk (0) November 11, 2019 Aeris Resources may run out of water at its Tritton copper mine near Nyngan in New South Wales by February 2020.
Albemarle backs lithium recharge to take 18 months (0) November 11, 2019 American lithium producer Albemarle Corp has warned that the challenging market conditions for the commodity could last another 18 months.
AVZ retains lithium momentum with Chinese backing (0) November 11, 2019 AVZ Minerals has secured another Chinese backer for its Manono lithium and tin project in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid softening market conditions.
Burkino Faso attack blamed on ‘foreign parties’ (0) November 11, 2019 Perenti Global confirmed that the number of fatalities and injuries caused by last week’s security incident in Burkina Faso, West Africa hadn’t changed.
IGO offer for Panoramic hits setback (0) November 11, 2019 Independence Group’s takeover offer for Panoramic Resources is set to be rejected by the target’s key shareholder, Zeta Resources.
Pybar tests Caterpillar loaders for enhanced automation (0) November 11, 2019 Pybar has been trialling the new Cat R1700 underground loaders in an automation project at Diversified Minerals’ Dargues gold mine in New South Wales.
Top five mining stories last week (0) November 11, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including a review of the fall in iron ore prices since July.
BHP shareholders unlikely to break ties with coal lobby groups (0) November 8, 2019 BHP shareholders have voted against a plan that would see the mining giant cut its memberships of industry organisations that do not support the goals of the Paris Agreement.
FLSmidth sets sights on cutting emissions to zero by 2030 (0) November 8, 2019 Danish company FLSmidth has launched its sustainability program MissionZero, which aims to reduce emissions across the global cement and mining industries by 2030.
Semafo halts Bongou operations following attack on mine (0) November 8, 2019 Montreal-based mining company Semafo has suspended operations at the Bongou mine in Burkina Faso out of respect to the victims and others impacted.
Clough secures second Koodaideri contract (0) November 8, 2019 Clough, in a joint venture (JV) with Acciona, has won a contract for Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri iron ore mine in the East Pilbara region.
Kalgoorlie Super Pit JV unlikely to meet 2019 guidance (0) November 7, 2019 Barrick Gold Corporation almost tripled its profit in the September quarter, with $US264 million ($384 million) adjusted profit for the quarter.
Downer reviews future of mining business (0) November 7, 2019 Downer Group chief executive Grant Fenn is mulling over the future of the contractor’s mining business, stating that it is “very capital-intensive.”
Perenti workforce targeted in Burkina Faso attack (0) November 7, 2019 Perenti has reported a security incident at its Canadian partner company Semafo’s Bongou mine in Burkina Faso, western Africa.
South32 to shed South Africa thermal coal with Seriti deal (0) November 7, 2019 South32 is set to divest its thermal coal assets in South Africa Energy Coal (SAEC) to Seriti Resources in an upfront payment deal worth around ZAR100 million ($9.8 million).
BHP approves $US44 million funding for Samarco restart (0) November 6, 2019 BHP is backing a restart of operations at the troubled Samarco Mineração iron ore joint venture (JV) with Vale in Brazil through a significant investment.
Newmont Goldcorp lifts output as Tanami grades rise (0) November 6, 2019 Newmont Goldcorp has produced 1.64 million ounces of gold during the September quarter, a 28 per cent increase on the same period last year, as gold prices continued at six-year ...
Rio Tinto reaches key Oyu Tolgoi development milestone (0) November 6, 2019 Rio Tinto is set to accelerate its underground development work at the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine with the completion of shaft two at the Mongolian site.
Gold investment demand persists amid shrinking production (0) November 6, 2019 Global gold demand grew modestly by 3 per cent to 1107.9 tonnes in the third quarter of 2019 on the same period last year, according to the World Gold Council.
Caterpillar puts new XE range on show in Perth (0) November 4, 2019 Caterpillar has displayed its latest wheel loaders, articulated trucks and other equipment at the 2019 national Load and Haul event in Perth.
Syrah completes first production at battery plant (0) November 4, 2019 Syrah Resources has delivered first production of purified spherical graphite from its battery anode material (BAM) plant in Louisiana in the United States.
NRW emerges as leading bidder for BGC Contracting (0) November 4, 2019 NRW Holdings has confirmed it has been selected as the preferred bidder for the sale of BGC Contracting, subject to final documentation and conditions.
Rio Tinto doubles up with Swift, Empired contracts (0) November 4, 2019 Rio Tinto has contracted Swift Media as part of the miner’s strategy to provide entertainment systems at its workforce accommodation villages.
China dominates M&A deals as activity falls (0) November 4, 2019 The total merger and acquisition (M&A) deals for the metals and mining industry slipped by 6.7 per cent in September compared with the previous month, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
Macmahon settles Telfer dispute with Newcrest (0) November 4, 2019 Newcrest Mining has increased rates for Macmahon’s work at its Telfer gold project in Western Australia, putting an end to their contractual dispute.
Albemarle-MinRes suspend operations at Wodgina (0) November 4, 2019 Albemarle and Mineral Resources (MinRes) have made their first major decision as joint venture partners of the Wodgina lithium operation, placing it on care and maintenance due to challenging market ...
Harsco to pilot Volvo autonomous hauler (0) November 4, 2019 Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) autonomous battery-electric hauler will be tested at a Harsco Corporation environmental division (HE) site ahead of public release.
Mining’s golden girls go on tour (0) November 4, 2019 Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) annual women in gold great diversity debate will travel to Melbourne and Sydney for the first time this month, in addition to its home city, Perth.
Iron ore’s dream run comes to an end (0) November 4, 2019 Deloitte has identified the rise and fall of iron ore, the impact of the United States-China trade disputes and gold’s record run as the three key trends affecting the commodity ...
Top five mining stories last week (0) November 4, 2019 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the BHP strategy for selecting suppliers in the mining marketplace.
Ausgold unearths seven-year mine potential at Katanning (0) November 1, 2019 Ausgold is backing potential to deliver a viable, standalone gold mining and processing operation at the Katanning gold project in Western Australia.
Fortescue boosts Pilbara jobs with ACE contract (0) November 1, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded a $24 million contract to Australian Ceramics Engineering (ACE), as part of its commitment to supporting jobs in the Pilbara region.
IGO scraps downstream plant for BHP, Trafigura offtakes (0) November 1, 2019 Independent Group has identified value-maximising streams for its Nova operation in Western Australia, causing it to progress a feasibility study on its downstream nickel sulphate facility.
Hancock profits surge as Roy Hill nears production growth (0) November 1, 2019 Hancock Prospecting has delivered a 90 per cent increase in profits during the 2019 financial year, largely owing to its acquisitions and development efforts.
South32 keeps watch of technology risks (0) November 1, 2019 South32 chief technology officer Vanessa Torres has credited technology for enabling the company to develop natural resources.
Bis unveils grader for underground coal mines (0) November 1, 2019 Bis’ underground services team in Tomago, New South Wales has developed an underground grader for the coal sector.
Rio Tinto lifts Pilbara shipment guidance for 2020 (0) November 1, 2019 Rio Tinto has increased its 2020 iron ore shipment guidance after a 10 per cent jump in its September quarter production totalling 87.3 million tonnes on the previous period.
South Australia erects centre for ‘leaner and cleaner’ mining (0) October 31, 2019 South Australia is welcoming a training ground for minerals industry experts, backed by $12.5 million in funding from BHP, OZ Minerals, Boart Longyear and other stakeholders.
Fortescue urges industry to focus on protecting data (0) October 31, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group head of cyber security Mark Wallace believes the mining industry is sitting on a gold mine of data, labelling it as “the strategic asset we need to ...
Australian resources key to combatting global poverty (0) October 31, 2019 Federal Resources Minister Matt Canavan addressed the second day of the IMARC conference, saying a demanded action on climate change needed to be supported by Australia’s resources development.
Iluka mulls over BHP iron ore royalty demerger (0) October 31, 2019 Iluka Resources to see an increase in annual iron ore production within its Mining Area C royalty with BHP due to the development of the South Flank project in Western ...
Rio Tinto seals global equipment deal with FLSmidth (0) October 31, 2019 Rio Tinto has signed a five-year global equipment agreement with FLSmidth for the supply of fixed equipment, including minerals processing and materials handling technologies, spare parts, consumables, and maintenance, consultancy ...
BHP targets roots of global sustainability challenges (0) October 30, 2019 BHP Foundation chief executive James Ensor has addressed mining’s task to become more sustainable amid the protests outside the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this week.
Metso gives Outotec combination green light (0) October 30, 2019 Metso’s proposed tie-up with Outotec Oyj has been approved at an extraordinary general meeting held by the company in Helsinki.
Victoria braces for another gold rush with land release (0) October 30, 2019 The Victorian Government will favour mining companies that can demonstrate a commitment to engaging with Traditional Owners and boosting local jobs in a release of ground for gold exploration.
Newcrest continues Tanami exploration with Encounter (0) October 29, 2019 Joint venture (JV) partners Newcrest Mining and Encounter Resources have completed the first phase of RC drilling at Hutch’s Find in the Tanami region of Western Australia.
Albemarle, MinRes to seal $1.2bn Wodgina acquisition (0) October 29, 2019 Albemarle Corporation has received a green light from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) to acquire a 60 per cent interest in Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) Wodgina lithium project in Western ...
What does BHP look for in a supplier? (0) October 29, 2019 For suppliers, partnering with a company like BHP is the ultimate goal. And now, BHP’s group procurement officer Sundeep Singh has revealed what it takes to be a supplier for ...
Regis keeps output steady amid portfolio expansion (0) October 28, 2019 Regis Resources’ full year gold production guidance remains unchanged at 340,000 to 370,000 ounces, despite a slight drop in output during the September quarter.
Newcrest improves Cadia performance with Microsoft solution (0) October 28, 2019 Newcrest Mining has rolled out Microsoft cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies at its Cadia Valley gold mine to monitor and manage crushed ore bin levels.
Newmont Goldcorp charges ahead with Tanami expansion (0) October 28, 2019 Newmont Goldcorp has approved to move the second expansion project at the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory into the execution phase.
Joint venture partners Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources have officially opened the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia.
Glencore has contracted parts supplier H-E Parts International for a one-year supply agreement across 24 mine sites in Australia.
Veolia Water Technologies engineered and designed the production process that recovers lithium carbonate and sulfate of potash from clay deposits using HPD evaporation and crystallisation systems.
Newmont Goldcorp is set to contribute 1.5 million ounces of production from its Australian operations next year.
Beacon Minerals has opened the Jaurdi gold mine near Coolgardie in Western Australia.
Perth-based potash miner Danakali has announced it’s US$50 million agreement with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), helping fund the Colluli Potash Project in Eritrea.
Perenti has suspended operations at Semafo’s Bongou mine in Burkino Faso following last month’s security incident.
BHP has reached its halfway point at its South Flank project in the Pilbara, Western Australia, with thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions getting ready to construct the rail mounted stackers and reclaimer.
Minprovise has opened its new Karratha-based workshop as part of an ongoing commitment to deliver projects efficiently to Pilbara-based clients and sites.
Stavely Minerals has announced its high-grade gold exploration portfolio on the eastern seaboard of Australia, expanding with strategic acquisitions in Tasmania and Victoria.
CSIRO and Monash University’s Matthew Hill will receive the Solomon Award for his ground-breaking development, magic crystals, winning against dozens of applications from cleaning gases and liquids to mining and ...
Australia’s gold mine output in the September quarter declined by five per cent to 78 tonnes, according to Melbourne-based mining experts, Surbiton Associates.
Saracen Mineral Holdings has successfully completed its acquisition of 50 per cent interest in the Kalgoorlie Super Pit from Barrick Gold Corporation.
Four in 10 Australians want the ban on nuclear power lifted, according to a polling by JWS Research.
Alita Resources, previously Alliance Mineral Assets, has announced its proposed Deed of Company Arrangement (DoCA) discussions with China Hydrogen Limited.
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NRW Holdings has taken little time to secure commitments for the funding it requires to complete a $116.4 million acquisition of BGC Contracting.
Flinders Mines has formed a farm-in incorporated joint venture with BBI Group for its flagship Pilbara iron ore project (PIOP).
The South Australian Government is launching an open data competition that it hopes will lead to the discovery of the next Olympic Dam or Carrapateena deposit.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Metso’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets.
OZ Minerals has started construction of its Pedra Branca underground copper-gold mine in the Carajás, Brazil.
Anglo American has equalised the ownership structure of its Moranbah North and Grosvenor metallurgical coal operations in Queensland.
Alkane Resources plans to fund future exploration at its highly prospective East Lachlan assets in New South Wales with a $54.8 million capital raising.
NRW Holdings has confirmed it will buy BGC Contracting in a transformational deal that gives the target an enterprise value of $310 million.
Wagners has secured the lead contractor role to deliver a quarry operations package worth at least $35 million for the Carmichael project in the Galilee Basin.
Vysarn subsidiary Pentium Hydro will provide Fortescue Metals Group with drilling and construction services under a new contract.
The Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Minerals Development has announced Rio Tinto will be a founding partner, adding to the company’s global indigenous-engaged programs.
BHP’s next chief executive Mike Henry has placed technology front and centre in his first speech as CEO to-be.
Evolution Mining chairman Jake Klein has switched focus to turning around the performance of the company’s latest acquisition, the Red Lake gold complex in Canada.
Kalium Lakes has steered away from its traditional potash focus and taken on a new approach by signing a term sheet with emerging magnesium producer EcoMag.
Strata Worldwide has released the MC2, its second generation StrataConnect underground miner communicator device.
Hastings Deering’s igloo hangars, which date back to World War II, are about to be showcased on ABC National’s Blueprint for Living program, celebrating their continual use.
Roy Hill is set to launch construction of a processing plant that will help boost shipping of iron ore from the Pilbara site to 60 million tonnes a year once ...
Bryah Resources has revealed optimism for its multi-commodity approach after announcing high-grade findings at the Gabanintha project in Western Australia this month.
Gates’ high-quality Predator v-belts by have unrivalled high-load carrying capabilities, making them extremely effective for uses in mining operations.
Westgold Resources is set to acquire an interest in the Peak Hill joint venture from Fe subsidiary Jackson Minerals.
Gina Rinehart has praised Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s plan to cut green tape for mining projects.
Gold Exploration Victoria, owned by Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting, is set to become Catalyst Metals’ top shareholder after investing $7.875 million in the company.
Fitzroy Australia Resources has confirmed a tragic incident involving a mineworker at its Carborough Downs mine in central Queensland.
Rio Tinto will sustain the production capacity of its Pilbara iron ore business in Western Australia after approving a $US749 million ($1 billion) investment in the Greater Tom Price operations.
Dacian Gold has revealed results from the recently discovered high-grade Phoenix Ridge deposit, located less than 500 metres north of the Westralia gold mine near Laverton in Western Australia.
Fitch Solutions’ demand trends for EV battery metals over the coming years have revealed that China will remain the key driver of direct metals demand.
Panoramic Resources has reduced its 2020 production guidance at the Savannah nickel project in Western Australia amid the takeover tussle with Independence Group (IGO).
BHP is set to become SolGold’s largest shareholder as it enters a share subscription agreement to invest a further $US22 million ($32.5 million) in the Brisbane-based company.
Kirkland Lake Gold is set to acquire Canada’s Detour Gold in a deal worth around $C4.9 billion ($5.4 billion).
Venture Minerals is closing in on a start to production at the Riley iron ore mine in Tasmania.
Caterpillar has released an update to the AC electric drive system for Cat 7495 and 7495 HF Electric Rope Shovels.
As production ramps up at Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills mine on the western edge of Cape York, Scania’s mine trucks are pulling more than their weight getting the bauxite to ...
Millennium Minerals has entered into voluntary administration following months of fund raising efforts to support the Nullagine gold mine in Western Australia.
Catalyst Metals and its wholly owned subsidiary Kite Operations have entered into an earn-in and joint venture agreement (EIJVA) with gold producer St Barbara.
Rio Tinto is set to work with leaders in Australia’s education and innovation sectors in a new, disruptive approach designed to tackle a looming skills gap in the nation’s future ...
Saracen Mineral Holdings is set to become the half owner of the Super Pit gold mine in Kalgoorlie by the end of the week.
Resolute Mining is set to partner with power generation provider Aggreko in developing a hybrid power station at its Syama gold mine in Mali, West Africa.
Altura Mining has shipped a record cargo of approximately 17,500 wet metric tonnes of spodumene concentrate to Chinese customers.
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Rio Tinto showcased a collection of 64 rare pink and red diamonds from its Argyle mine in Western Australia in the 35th tender.
Panoramic Resources has opened its doors to Independence Group (IGO) and other parties that might be interested in making offers to acquire the company.
Pilbara Minerals is taking a wary approach to its plan for stage two and three expansion projects at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia.
Accenture has opened a Perth-based innovation hub where designers and technology providers can help mining companies boost their return on investments.
The Minerals Council of Australia is working to entice young people to a role in the mining industry, with its More to Mining careers guide.
Australia’s mid-tier mining sector has experienced a mixed year for commodity prices, but has still reached its highest total market cap since the boom times of 2011.
Mining consultancy MEC Mining has expanded into Western Australia with the opening of a Perth office.
Fortescue Metals Group chief executive officer Elizabeth Gaines has come in second in Fortune magazine’s 2019 Businessperson of the Year race.
Mincor Resources is set to revive its Western Australian nickel operations next year after launching a $35 million capital raising to fund its 2020 restart strategy.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced plans that promise to cut complex project approval time from years to months.
A Queensland mining services contractor in the Bowen Basin has achieved a 15,000-hour life from its Topy Hitachi wheels before they reached section replacement.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has released its latest class of narrow size drills.
Rio Tinto has awarded Monadelphous Group a major contract for fixed plant maintenance services worth more than $100 million.
RPMGlobal has strengthened its partnership with software company SAP by designing a new version of its asset lifecycle costing software AMT to complement SAP’s intelligent asset management offering.
Veolia Water Technologies Australia was awarded a contract for the design and build of a water treatment plant for Ballarat Goldfields mine site.
Mineral Resources (MinRes) expects to build a long-life iron ore export business at its Yilgarn project to bring nearly 200 jobs to the Eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
Gold Fields has opened its $112 million hybrid renewable project at the Agnew gold mine in Goldfields, Western Australia.
The Australian Government has delivered on its commitment for critical minerals development by signing a formal project agreement with the United States.
First Quantum Minerals has awarded MACA with a $480 million open pit mining contract for the Ravensthorpe nickel project in Western Australia.
A CDE designed and delivered wet processing solution in South Australia has won awards in Australia and Ireland for its exceptional productivity.
VEGA’s non-contact, continuous level measurement system VEGAPULS 69 has proven its versatility in bulk solid measuring, being used for rock crusher level control, a suitably high-risk operation.
Rio Tinto is facing another blow at the Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia with a non-governmental organisation (NGO) initiating a lawsuit relating to the project’s development and finalisation.
Coronado Coal expects that the impact of US-China trade wars will push its revenue lower and its earnings below the bottom end of its guidance range.
The Takeovers Panel has received an application from Zentree Investments following Energy Resources of Australia’s (ERA’s) launch of a share entitlement offer last week.
The Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) annual Women in Gold Great Debate this year tackled the topic ‘a diversity debate that begins and ends with gender is doomed to fail.’
Clive Palmer has expanded Mineralogy’s operations in Western Australia by acquiring a long-term lease of an 1100-square-metre commercial property in Perth.
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Rio Tinto has awarded an IT infrastructure contract to Cirrus Networks that gives the technology solutions provider the opportunity to bid for infrastructure services against other pre-qualified providers.
Galaxy Resources is cutting back activities at the Mt Cattlin lithium mine in Western Australia, riding out poor market conditions until the demand for battery minerals improves.
Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered two additional 100-plus carat diamonds from its Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, southern Africa.
Fortescue Metals Group has lodged an application to appeal the decision of the full federal court, after it awarded the Yindjibarndi people exclusive rights to a section of Pilbara land ...
Saracen Mineral Holdings has emerged as the successful bidder for Barrick Gold’s 50 per cent interest in the Super Pit gold mine in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Alderan Resources has executed an earn-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with Rio Tinto subsidiary Kennecott Exploration at the Frisco project in the United States.
Resolute Mining’s Syama gold mine sulphide roaster is set to be fully operational by early to mid-December, after it was damaged and taken offline during October.
Anglo American has renewed a contract with coal mining contractor Mastermyne Group in the Moranbah region of Queensland for a three-year term.
The Western Australian government has given Kalium Lakes its support in developing its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP).
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Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has unveiled a 12-tonne flameproof underground loader.
RPMGlobal has enhanced its mine scheduling software XECUTE with upgrades to increase optimisation across the mining value chain.
Energy Resources Australia (ERA) plans to raise $476 million to cover its rehabilitation obligations at the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory.
The Australian Government is prioritising the development of the nation’s position as a global supplier of rare earths and high performance metals.
Monadelphous Group is growing its business in South America by acquiring two Chilean businesses.
Epiroc Rock Drills and Orica are joining forces to develop a semi-automated explosives delivery system, enabling safer and more productive blasting operations in underground mines.
Pilbara Minerals is enjoying continued improvement to the performance of its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project’s processing facilities, thanks to recent plant modifications.
Fortescue Metals Group has been beaten by a consortium including Guinea’s biggest bauxite exporter in a tender to develop key sections of the massive Simandou iron ore project in the ...
Mitchell Services is set to add another acquisition to the contracting business, having secured an agreement for a takeover of Deepcore Drilling.
Fortescue Metals Group has established a farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with Reward Minerals for exploration in the McKay Range in Western Australia.
BHP has formed a six-year partnership with the AusIMM to strengthen the calibre of technical and leadership conferences in the resources sector.
Glencore Technology will use its knowledge of IsaMill grinding technology, which it applied to the McArthur River project 25 years ago, to help Ozernoye develop a Russian mining operation.
Bounty Mining has finished evaluating the impact of rock falls that stopped production at its Cook Colliery coal mine during October.
Stephan Kirsch’s appointment as global president of Metso’s mining equipment business area in July came at an exciting time for the company.
Breaker Resources has agreed to a $8 million share placement to Electrum Group’s strategic opportunities fund to ramp up drilling at its Bombora resource in Western Australia.
The Western Australian Government is set to release $4.93 million of funding for nickel and gold exploration in the Eastern Goldfields.
WestStar Industrial is set to acquire Tier 2 steel fabrication provider Alltype Engineering in a deal worth around $8.4 million.
Exploration company Carawine Resources has entered into a farm-in and joint venture agreement with Fortescue Metals Group in Western Australia.
Pilbara Minerals has resumed operations following a serious incident at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia on Monday.
Newcrest Mining is focussed on achieving a goal of having five Tier 1 orebodies in its gold portfolio by the end of 2020.
Rio Tinto, the Western Australian government and South Metropolitan TAFE have partnered to launch an Australian-first qualification in automation.
Panoramic Resources has responded to Independence Group’s ‘highly conditional’ takeover offer for the company, saying that it has breached certain conditions and would likely do so again.
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has offered Metro Mining a loan facility for stage two of the Bauxite Hills expansion project in Far North Queensland.d.
Anglo American is backing metallurgical coal to be a hot commodity for the company from 2020 and beyond.
OZ Minerals has pushed back the planned delivery of first concentrate at its Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia by a month.
Pilbara Minerals has advised that a fatality has occurred as a result of an incident unrelated to mining operations at its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum operation in Western Australia.
Autonomous equipment has emerged in some areas of mining, but minerals processing remains a sector where uptake of the technology has been limited. That’s not to say it isn’t possible.
Aeris Resources may run out of water at its Tritton copper mine near Nyngan in New South Wales by February 2020.
American lithium producer Albemarle Corp has warned that the challenging market conditions for the commodity could last another 18 months.
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AVZ Minerals has secured another Chinese backer for its Manono lithium and tin project in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid softening market conditions.
Perenti Global confirmed that the number of fatalities and injuries caused by last week’s security incident in Burkina Faso, West Africa hadn’t changed.
Pybar has been trialling the new Cat R1700 underground loaders in an automation project at Diversified Minerals’ Dargues gold mine in New South Wales.
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The Queensland Government has issued an environment authority permit to Resolute Mining for its Ravenswood expansion project in north Queensland.
BHP shareholders have voted against a plan that would see the mining giant cut its memberships of industry organisations that do not support the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Danish company FLSmidth has launched its sustainability program MissionZero, which aims to reduce emissions across the global cement and mining industries by 2030.
Montreal-based mining company Semafo has suspended operations at the Bongou mine in Burkina Faso out of respect to the victims and others impacted.
Clough, in a joint venture (JV) with Acciona, has won a contract for Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri iron ore mine in the East Pilbara region.
Barrick Gold Corporation almost tripled its profit in the September quarter, with $US264 million ($384 million) adjusted profit for the quarter.
Downer Group chief executive Grant Fenn is mulling over the future of the contractor’s mining business, stating that it is “very capital-intensive.”
Kirkland Lake Gold is ramping up on growth projects at its Macassa and Fosterville gold mines in Canada and Australia.
South32 is set to divest its thermal coal assets in South Africa Energy Coal (SAEC) to Seriti Resources in an upfront payment deal worth around ZAR100 million ($9.8 million).
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has given 62 Queenslanders reason to celebrate Christmas early, offering them apprenticeships starting in January 2020.
BHP is backing a restart of operations at the troubled Samarco Mineração iron ore joint venture (JV) with Vale in Brazil through a significant investment.
Australian Mines is confident the successful development of its cobalt-nickel-scandium “Sconi” project will put it at the forefront of the battery minerals industry.
Newmont Goldcorp has produced 1.64 million ounces of gold during the September quarter, a 28 per cent increase on the same period last year, as gold prices continued at six-year ...
Saracen Gold Mines has contracted GR Engineering Services for the expansion of its Carosue Dam mineral processing plant.
Caterpillar has displayed its latest wheel loaders, articulated trucks and other equipment at the 2019 national Load and Haul event in Perth.
Syrah Resources has delivered first production of purified spherical graphite from its battery anode material (BAM) plant in Louisiana in the United States.
NRW Holdings has confirmed it has been selected as the preferred bidder for the sale of BGC Contracting, subject to final documentation and conditions.
The total merger and acquisition (M&A) deals for the metals and mining industry slipped by 6.7 per cent in September compared with the previous month, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
Newcrest Mining has increased rates for Macmahon’s work at its Telfer gold project in Western Australia, putting an end to their contractual dispute.
Albemarle and Mineral Resources (MinRes) have made their first major decision as joint venture partners of the Wodgina lithium operation, placing it on care and maintenance due to challenging market ...
Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) autonomous battery-electric hauler will be tested at a Harsco Corporation environmental division (HE) site ahead of public release.
Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) annual women in gold great diversity debate will travel to Melbourne and Sydney for the first time this month, in addition to its home city, Perth.
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Ausgold is backing potential to deliver a viable, standalone gold mining and processing operation at the Katanning gold project in Western Australia.
Fortescue Metals Group has awarded a $24 million contract to Australian Ceramics Engineering (ACE), as part of its commitment to supporting jobs in the Pilbara region.
Independent Group has identified value-maximising streams for its Nova operation in Western Australia, causing it to progress a feasibility study on its downstream nickel sulphate facility.
Hancock Prospecting has delivered a 90 per cent increase in profits during the 2019 financial year, largely owing to its acquisitions and development efforts.
Peabody Energy is slashing labour and activity at Queensland’s North Goonyella mine as it continues to re-ventilate zone B.
South32 chief technology officer Vanessa Torres has credited technology for enabling the company to develop natural resources.
Bis’ underground services team in Tomago, New South Wales has developed an underground grader for the coal sector.
People, technology and culture are the three keys at the centre of Anglo American’s drive to build a more sustainable industry.
South Australia is welcoming a training ground for minerals industry experts, backed by $12.5 million in funding from BHP, OZ Minerals, Boart Longyear and other stakeholders.
Fortescue Metals Group head of cyber security Mark Wallace believes the mining industry is sitting on a gold mine of data, labelling it as “the strategic asset we need to ...
Federal Resources Minister Matt Canavan addressed the second day of the IMARC conference, saying a demanded action on climate change needed to be supported by Australia’s resources development.
Tyranna Resources has attained two highly prospective nickel projects, Dragon and Knight, in Western Australia’s eastern Wheatbelt region.
Iluka Resources to see an increase in annual iron ore production within its Mining Area C royalty with BHP due to the development of the South Flank project in Western ...
Rio Tinto has signed a five-year global equipment agreement with FLSmidth for the supply of fixed equipment, including minerals processing and materials handling technologies, spare parts, consumables, and maintenance, consultancy ...
BHP is continuing to change and improve the way it works with the mining supply chain. But there is a catch.
A group of top mining industry investors said quality over quantity is the key to raising capital in today’s tight market.
BHP Foundation chief executive James Ensor has addressed mining’s task to become more sustainable amid the protests outside the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this week.
Metso’s proposed tie-up with Outotec Oyj has been approved at an extraordinary general meeting held by the company in Helsinki.
Queensland resource explorer TerraCom has reached a binding agreement to purchase a substantial shareholding in Universal Coal.
Inmarsat is collaborating with Glass Terra to combine its tailing dam monitoring solution with Glass Terra’s IoT light detection and ranging (lidar) capabilities.
Fortescue Metals Group is attributing its record-breaking financial year to the diversity of the company’s leadership.
Safety and sustainability drive operational outcomes, according to Newcrest Mining chief development officer Michael Nossal.
The Victorian Government will favour mining companies that can demonstrate a commitment to engaging with Traditional Owners and boosting local jobs in a release of ground for gold exploration.
Orminex has completed its second major gold pour from the Comet Vale project in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Joint venture (JV) partners Newcrest Mining and Encounter Resources have completed the first phase of RC drilling at Hutch’s Find in the Tanami region of Western Australia.
Kalium Lakes has chosen a Wirtgen W220 milling machine for harvesting at its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP).
Albemarle Corporation has received a green light from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) to acquire a 60 per cent interest in Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) Wodgina lithium project in Western ...
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Yancoal Australia has struck a supply agreement with Glencore Australia Oil to purchase diesel fuel from next month.
Regis Resources’ full year gold production guidance remains unchanged at 340,000 to 370,000 ounces, despite a slight drop in output during the September quarter.
Newcrest Mining has rolled out Microsoft cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies at its Cadia Valley gold mine to monitor and manage crushed ore bin levels.
Newmont Goldcorp has approved to move the second expansion project at the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory into the execution phase.