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Westgold pours first gold at Tuckabianna, completes asset sale to Northern Star (0) April 3, 2018 Westgold Resources has announced its transition to commercial production at Tuckabianna, having poured first gold at the processing hub for its Cue Gold Operations (CGO), which encompasses the southern area ...
Cat 24 Motor Grader improves performance, lowers costs (0) April 3, 2018 Building on the strong heritage of the M Series Motor Graders, the new Caterpillar 24 Motor Grader delivers high performance construction and maintenance of mine roads to improve mining truck ...
Tour the Hornsdale Power Reserve at energy storage conference (0) April 3, 2018 South Australia is the leading the way in renewable and energy storage with the state investing in major energy projects.
The splice of life (0) March 30, 2018 Australian Mining speaks to Will Smith of Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia about how the company’s revolutionary new conveyor belt splicing procedure eliminates the need for hazardous rubber cement.
The choice for professional welders (0) March 29, 2018 With so many electrodes on the market, selecting the right one for the job can be challenging. Choosing poorly can result in increased spatter levels, cracking and an overall problematic ...
Glencore bolsters Thiess contract at Mt Owen by $140m (0) March 29, 2018 Glencore has delivered a $140 million increase to Thiess’ coal mining services contract at the Mt Owen mine in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales.
Tawana completes successful first test at Bald Hill lithium plant (0) March 29, 2018 Tawana Resources and joint venture partner Alliance Mineral Assets have completed the first of three performance tests at the Bald Hill lithium plant in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western ...
Rio Tinto prices Euro tender offer as part of debt reduction plan (0) March 29, 2018 Rio Tinto has announced that is has priced its Euro cash tender offer as part of its recently announced gross debt reduction plan.
Weir forms strategic partnership with Andritz (0) March 29, 2018 Weir Minerals has established a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with technology group, Andritz, to supply equipment for processing tailings.
Fortescue backs first Aboriginal-owned iron ore mine (0) March 29, 2018 Australian Aboriginal Mining Corp (AAMC) is on track to become Australia’s first Indigenous-owned iron ore miner.
Thiess bags $390m of coal contract extensions (0) March 29, 2018 The CIMIC mining services division has been awarded a $240 million contract extension at Arutmin’s Satui mine and a $150 million extension at its Senakin mine, both in South Kalimantan.
Canavan launches initiative to boost mining jobs, opportunities (0) March 28, 2018 The Australian Government has unveiled a new taskforce aimed at helping ensure the longevity of the local mining industry, with focus on developing more jobs and global opportunities.
Heron to reach commissioning at Woodlawn in 2018 (0) March 28, 2018 Heron Resources’ Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales remains on track to reach commissioning by the end of this year.
New Century awards ‘landmark’ training contract at Century mine (0) March 28, 2018 New Century Resources has awarded what has been described as a landmark contract to the Waanyi ReGen Joint Venture (WRJV) to provide training services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...
ICMM identifies four key themes for metals in 2018 (0) March 28, 2018 International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) chief operating officer Aidan Davy has identified four future trends for the mining sector in a YouTube interview conducted at the Prospectors and ...
Giant plane helps Epiroc service Pilbara miner (0) March 28, 2018 Mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc has chartered one of the world’s largest cargo planes to ensure it does not hold up a Pilbara iron ore miner’s activities in Western Australia.
Thiess wins $280m coal extension (0) March 28, 2018 Thiess has been awarded a three-year $280 million contract extension at the Wahana coal mine in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Rio Tinto continues coal exit with $US2.25bn Kestrel sale (0) March 28, 2018 Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its 80 per cent interest in the Kestrel underground coal mine in Queensland to a consortium comprising EMR Capital and Indonesia’s PT Adaro Energy ...
MinRes and Hexagon complete Stage 1 funding for McIntosh graphite JV (0) March 27, 2018 Hexagon Resources and Mineral Resources (MinRes) have today released joint statements via the ASX announcing the completion of Stage 1 funding for their ambitious McIntosh graphite joint venture.
Fortescue amends iron ore guidance (0) March 27, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group has updated its iron ore price guidance to reflect current price realisations approximately 65 per cent of the current Platts 62 CFR Index benchmark.
The metals that will be most impacted by technology (0) March 27, 2018 Rio Tinto, through research by Boston’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has detailed the metals that are expected to be the most impacted by new technology in the future.
OZ Minerals launches $444m takeover offer for Avanco (0) March 27, 2018 OZ Minerals plans a significant expansion into South America through a takeover of Brazilian-focused copper-gold miner and developer Avanco.
Newcrest to restart Cadia East following tailings dam incident (0) March 27, 2018 Newcrest Mining plans to restart mining at the Cadia East underground gold mine in New South Wales today following the tailings dam incident that suspended operations at the site this ...
Seatools exhibits quality with appearance models from 3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing (0) March 27, 2018 3D printing company 3D Systems has helped Netherlands-based company Seatools to show off its custom designs at Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas.
BHP awards $185m coal contract to Thiess (0) March 26, 2018 Thiess has won a $185 million contract to provide additional mining services for BHP at the Mt Arthur coal operation in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales.
MICROMINE to release Micromine 2018 mine planning software (0) March 26, 2018 MICROMINE is to release the latest iteration of its 3D modelling and mine planning software Micromine 2018 in the second quarter.
Arafura awards Hatch engineering contract (0) March 26, 2018 Arafura Resources has appointed engineering consultancy, Hatch, as the lead engineering study manager for the definitive feasibility study at the Nolans neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) project in the Northern Territory.
How US tax reform could impact Australian mining companies (0) March 26, 2018 A global tax expert has warned that Australia is ill-prepared to deal with the global implications of the United States administration’s company tax reform.
Titan Minerals to acquire Andina for Peruvian gold (0) March 26, 2018 Titan Minerals has announced its intention to purchase gold producer Andina Resources for the primary purpose of reconsolidation of its Torrecillas gold project in Peru, in which it currently has ...
MinRex adds exposure to cobalt with acquisition (0) March 26, 2018 MinRex Resources has secured an agreement to acquire Clean Power Resources, the owner of three projects with cobalt and scandium potential in New South Wales and Western Australia.
CEO spending on the up for QLD in 2018 (0) March 26, 2018 A survey by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) involving 27 chief executives from resources companies has found that half plan to spend more in Queensland with their local supplier in ...
Pacific Energy to acquire Contract Power for $90m (0) March 26, 2018 Pacific Energy has secured an agreement to buy Contract Power Group, which has a worth of $90 million.
Battery Minerals secures Montepuez mining licence (0) March 26, 2018 Battery Minerals has been awarded a mining licence for its Montepuez graphite project by the Mozambican Government.
AMEC urges Australian mining to maximise potential (0) March 23, 2018 Warren Pearce, chief executive officer of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC), has commented on the Australian mining industry, which he believes is showing signs of recovery.
Atrum Coal receives permit for Elan South JV exploration (0) March 23, 2018 Following the recent raising of $8 million in investment funding, Atrum Coal has received a coal exploration permit (CEP) through joint venture (JV) partner Elan Coal for the purpose of ...
LG joins forces with NSW cobalt joint venture (0) March 23, 2018 Broken Hill Prospecting and spin-off Cobalt Blue have established a strategic alliance with LG International (LGI) at their Thackaringa cobalt project joint venture in New South Wales.
Gold Road and Cygnus form JV at WA gold project (0) March 23, 2018 Cygnus Gold has announced that it has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Gold Road Resources over the Yandina project in the southern wheatbelt of Western Australia.
Artemis secures approval for 3300m Pilbara drill hole tenements (0) March 23, 2018 Artemis Resources has received approvals to explore land covering a site where it plans to drill a 3300m super-deep hole in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Glencore Technology launches online flotation calculator (0) March 23, 2018 Glencore Technology has introduced the first accurate online calculator for estimating the required cell installation for a given flotation circuit.
Rio Tinto to sell another Bowen Basin coal asset (0) March 23, 2018 Whitehaven Coal has secured a deal to buy Rio Tinto’s 75 per cent interest in the Winchester South coal project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin for $US200 million ($260 million).
Tawana to spinoff lithium assets, increase focus on Bald Hill (0) March 22, 2018 Tawana Resources has announced a restructuring of three of its assets into a new spin-off company in order to focus on its flagship 50 per cent-owned Bald Hill lithium-tantalum project ...
Michelin reveals takeover bid for Fenner to grow mining business (0) March 22, 2018 Tyre company Michelin has launched a takeover offer for mining and industrial conveyor belt specialists, Fenner.
Coal companies target next Bowen Basin discovery (0) March 22, 2018 Australian explorers Metroof Minerals and Sojitz Coal have been named as the preferred tenders to unlock the next coal reserves in the Bowen Basin in Queensland.
Atrum Coal raises $8 million for Elan coking coal acquisition (0) March 22, 2018 Atrum Coal, a prospective Australian metallurgical coal explorer known for its project developments in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, has secured $8 million from the first stage of investor funding for ...
Komatsu updates remote monitoring system (0) March 22, 2018 Komatsu has released a new version of the KOMTRAX remote monitoring system, describing it as easier-to-use and more interactive for customers.
Rio Tinto launches debt reduction program (0) March 22, 2018 Rio Tinto has announced that it will launch a bond purchase and redemption plan of up to $2.25 billion equivalent to reduce gross debts as part of its ongoing capital ...
Mining guides increase in SEEK jobs (0) March 22, 2018 Mining and engineering continue to be key industries driving the growth in job opportunities on online recruitment portal, SEEK.
Glencore to acquire Rio coal assets in QLD for $US1.7bn (0) March 21, 2018 Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its interests in the Hail Creek coal mine and Valeria coal project in Queensland to Glencore for $US1.7 billion.
CIMIC joins BHP, Rio on LinkedIn top companies list (0) March 21, 2018 CIMIC Group is the first of several mining and related services companies that have been named in LinkedIn’s Top Companies list for Australia.
Jupiter Mines targets $240 million IPO (0) March 21, 2018 Jupiter Mines has lodged a prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for its listing on the ASX.
OPTIMIZER: Control and manage all your energy consumption (0) March 21, 2018 OPTIMIZER, an innovative solution developed by TOTAL, allows site managers to monitor all their energy consumption (fuels, lubricants, electricity, solar etc.) thanks to a simple and personalised dashboard.
Mustang on track for Caula production by mid-2019 (0) March 21, 2018 Mustang Resources could be producing at the Caula graphite-vanadium project in Mozambique by the middle of next year.
Former ICAC boss says NSW mining licence process at risk of corruption (0) March 21, 2018 David Ipp, QC, formerly a judge of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), believes the New South Wales Government’s mining licence approval process is at risk of corruption, particularly given ...
TNG appoints Como to Mount Peake development team (0) March 21, 2018 Developer TNG has appointed Como Engineers to oversee key aspects of the construction and development of the Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project in the Northern Territory.
Eastern Field gains majority control of Finders Resources (0) March 21, 2018 Recently established Indonesian copper consortium Eastern Field Developments has announced that its shareholding in Finders Resources is now over 50 per cent, making it the majority shareholder.
Newcrest expands Encounter exploration alliance (0) March 21, 2018 Newcrest Mining is assessing two new exploration opportunities with Encounter Resources as part of their project generation alliance.
Blackham targets extension plan for Golden Age mine (0) March 20, 2018 Blackham Resources has announced a mine plan extension for its Golden Age underground gold mine, which has been extended six months to the end of December.
Explorers secure $100m incentive to revive activity (0) March 20, 2018 The $100 million Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI) proposed last year by the Australian Government has passed through the Senate in welcome news for the country’s explorers.
Intermin reveals vanadium resource in QLD (0) March 20, 2018 Intermin Resources has unveiled what it describes as a “world-class” JORC 2012 mineral resource at its Richmond vanadium project, 250km east of Mt Isa in Queensland.
What is influencing M&A in 2018? (0) March 20, 2018 Professional services firm Herbert Smith Freehills believes a renewed focus on exploration and stronger commodity prices will be key factors that influence merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2018.
MCA chief asks for tech neutral energy policy to reduce costs (0) March 20, 2018 Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) interim chief executive David Byers has commented on the Australian Government’s energy policy, the National Energy Guarantee (NEG), stating that it must provide a “technology-neutral ...
NSW coal sector boosted by 2000 jobs (0) March 20, 2018 Almost 2000 jobs were added to New South Wales’ coal industry in 2017, the latest figures from Coal Services have revealed.
Diverse cohort of apprentices graduates at Fortescue (0) March 20, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group’s largest ever cohort of apprentices is ready to take up positions across the iron ore miner’s sites in the Pilbara.
De Grey updates conglomerate gold mineralisation at Pilbara project (0) March 19, 2018 De Grey Mining has announced the upgrade of conglomerate-style gold hosting at its Pilbara gold project near Port Hedland, Western Australia following the discovery of nuggets during orientation sampling.
Newcrest ups Wafi-Golpu development cost to $US2.8bn (0) March 19, 2018 Newcrest Mining has added around $US170 million ($207.5 million) to the forecasted costs to develop the Wafi-Golpu gold project in Papua New Guinea.
Beadell to merge with Golden Harp to form new company (0) March 19, 2018 ASX-listed Beadell Resources, an Australian-headquartered mining company known for its gold operations in Brazil, in particular the Tucano mine, has announced a merger with Canadian company Golden Harp Resources to ...
Mincor gets go-ahead on Widgiemooltha gold project in WA (0) March 19, 2018 Mincor has announced approvals for its 100 per cent-owned Widgiemooltha gold project in Western Australia, managed by Goldfields Technical Services (GTS).
Report: LNG, iron and coal could see mining GDP double in next 5 years (0) March 19, 2018 The Reserve Bank of Australia has released research showing mining investment projections, and mining as a percentage of GDP could double in the next five years.
Kin on track for December production at Leonora (0) March 19, 2018 Kin Mining has reported that construction of its Leonora gold project (LGP) in Western Australia is progressing on schedule.
Dalgaranga two months from gold production (0) March 19, 2018 Gascoyne Resources is two months away from producing first gold at the Dalgaranga gold project in Western Australia.
Fenner Dunlop engineering reduces costs around narrow seam mining (0) March 16, 2018 Fenner Dunlop’s redesigned rockbox transfer system and ongoing conveyor modifications at Yancoal Australia’s Ashton Coal underground mine are improving conveyor availability, reducing costs and minimising the potential for shutdowns usually ...
Cadia restart could take six months: Newcrest (0) March 16, 2018 Newcrest Mining is unsure exactly when the Cadia gold mine near Orange in New South Wales will restart following last week’s tailings dam breach.
McMahon-Clough JV to deliver EPC services at Mount Peake (0) March 16, 2018 TNG has formed a partnership with McMahon Services and Clough to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services at the Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project in the Northern Territory.
Glencore Technology’s IsaMill chosen for Red Dog upgrade (0) March 16, 2018 Teck Resources has selected Glencore Technology’s M15,000 IsaMill for a mill upgrade project at the Teck Red Dog operations.
Thiess secures $190m contract extension at Anglo’s Dawson South (0) March 16, 2018 Anglo American has awarded Thiess a $190 million contract extension to continue providing mining services at the Dawson South metallurgical coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Galena confirms high-grade lead-silver at Abra project in Gascoyne (0) March 15, 2018 Following a successful round of drilling last December, Galena Mining has confirmed high-grade lead-silver mineralisation at its 100 per cent-owned Abra project in Gascoyne, Western Australia; the announcement led to ...
The choice for professional welders (0) March 15, 2018 Welding Industries of Australia’s (WIA) Austarc 16TC, Australia’s number one best-selling electrode, features reduced spatter levels, high operator appeal and a low hydrogen classification. Find out why the 16TC is ...
Altura Mining in takeover talks with Chinese (0) March 15, 2018 Lithium aspirant Altura Mining has confirmed that it has been in discussions with a Chinese company in regards to a potential takeover.
Mustang adds vanadium potential to Caula strategy (0) March 15, 2018 Mustang Resources is on track for first production at the Caula graphite project in Mozambique by the middle of next year.
St Barbara resolves Simberi dispute (0) March 15, 2018 St Barbara has resumed full operations at the Simberi gold mine in Papua New Guinea following illegal industrial action at the site.
First Cobalt acquires explorer to develop supply for EV market (0) March 15, 2018 Dual-listed First Cobalt Corp has agreed to a “friendly acquisition” of US Cobalt in an all-share deal valued at $C149.9 million ($147 million).
Fortescue delivers first agreement under ANZ initiative (0) March 14, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group and ANZ have signed their first agreement under a $50 million funding initiative they launched last year.
Lithium Power awarded key production licence for Maricunga project (0) March 14, 2018 Lithium Power, through 50 per cent owned Minera Salar Blanco (MSB), has been awarded a key export licence from the Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission (CCHEN) for lithium production, export and ...
St Barbara secures 10% stake in ABM (0) March 14, 2018 Gold miner St Barbara has taken a 10 per cent share in ASX-listed junior ABM Resources, which is raising funds to execute an exploration program in the Tanami district.
Anglo American sets out new sustainability roadmap for 2030 (0) March 14, 2018 Anglo American has launched a new sustainability strategy that outlines its goals for community development, environment and improving trust and transparency within the mining industry by 2030.
Lithium production starts at Bald Hill (0) March 14, 2018 Joint venture partners Tawana Resources and Alliance Mineral Assets have launched lithium production at the Bald Hill mine in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia.
Rio Tinto to explore Serbia in Raiden JV (0) March 14, 2018 Rio Tinto has formed an exploration partnership in Serbia with ASX-listed junior Raiden Resources.
Illegal strike interrupts St Barbara mine (0) March 13, 2018 St Barbara’s Simberi gold operations in Papua New Guinea have been impacted by an illegal work stoppage by part of the mine’s workforce.
Eight tips for creating a good weld (0) March 13, 2018 It’s important to know the basic principles to creating a safe, strong and clean weld. Mathew Hefferan, Field Applications Specialist at Welding Industries of Australia (WIA) shares his top eight ...
Newcrest secures Cadia after suspending operations (0) March 13, 2018 Newcrest Mining says it has contained a breakthrough of tailings material at the Cadia gold mine in New South Wales after it was forced to suspend operations at the site ...
Australians want community consent on mining: CSIRO survey (0) March 13, 2018 A national survey on citizen attitudes toward mining shows that three-quarters of Australians think mining companies should gain consent from local communities before development.
South32 adds projects to AusQuest exploration alliance (0) March 13, 2018 South32 is expanding its exploration partnership with AusQuest by providing funding for an additional four opportunities.
From the biggest part to the smallest detail (0) March 9, 2018 When it comes to the build and delivery of equipment to customers, Hastings Deering and the specialists they partner with leave no stone unturned. As well as providing industry-leading technology, ...
Optimizer: Control and manage all your energy consumption (0) March 9, 2018 Optimizer is an innovative solution developed by TOTAL, allowing site managers to monitor all their energy consumption (fuels, lubricants, electricity, solar etc) thanks to a simple and personalised dashboard.
Ritchie Bros. QLD mining auction sees 1650 bidders and tens of millions in sales (0) March 9, 2018 International heavy equipment auctioneers Richie Bros. saw tens of millions in sales at its latest Brisbane auction, with 1650 registered bidders competing for heavy machinery from 1100 lots of items.
Crater Mountain set for restart (0) March 9, 2018 Crater Gold Mining has received approval from the Mineral Resources Authority of Papua New Guinea to restart operations at the Crater Mountain project.
OZ Minerals unveils SA power strategy (0) March 9, 2018 OZ Minerals has released a power strategy that it hopes will achieve reliable, secure and affordable power for its assets in South Australia.
Golding to proceed on $350m Baralaba North coal project restart (0) March 9, 2018 NRW Holdings has announced that subsidiary Golding Contractors has executed a limited notice to proceed (LNTP) with Wonbindi Coal and Baralaba Coal Company on the Baralaba North coal project in ...
Porter Group appointed agent for Sandvik mobile crushers and screens for Western Australia (0) March 9, 2018 Porter Group has been appointed as Sandvik agent for its range of mobile crushing and screening equipment in Western Australia, in a move that further cements the multi-faceted machinery supplier ...
Queensland Mayor calls for reason on Adani’s Carmichael project (0) March 8, 2018 Queensland Mayor Anne Baker has called for “reason and sensibility” regarding the current debate surrounding Adani’s contentious Carmichael coal project in the Galilee Basin.
Lithium Australia preparing pilot plant following positive recovery tests on mine waste (0) March 8, 2018 Lithium Australia is to assess feed sources for its SiLeach-enabled large-scale pilot plant (LSPP) in Western Australia for its first 12 months of operation.
THE resources Hub identifies three recent trends for mining employment (0) March 8, 2018 Dani Tamati, recruitment specialist and human resources manager at mining industry agency (and Prospect Award winner) THE resources Hub, identifies three of the biggest employment trends she has identified in ...
Clean TeQ announces $150m placement for Sunrise project in NSW (0) March 8, 2018 Clean TeQ’s ambitious Sunrise nickel-cobalt-scandium project has just announced a major placement to raise a minimum of $150 million at $1.15 per share.
Westgold Resources to sell South Kalgoorlie Operations to Northern Star for $80m (0) March 8, 2018 Westgold Resources has announced that it is selling its South Kalgoorlie Operations to Northern Star Resources in an attempt to focus efforts on its Murchison assets.
Gina Rinehart holds firm on Forbes rich list with $US17.4bn (0) March 7, 2018 Hancock Prospecting chair Gina Rinehart has been joined by her children on the 2018 Forbes rich list.
Rio Tinto to launch driverless trucks at fifth iron ore mine (0) March 7, 2018 Rio Tinto will expand its autonomous truck operations to the West Angelas mine this year, giving it five iron ore sites with driverless vehicles in the Pilbara of Western Australia.
Sandvik delivers next generation of OptiMine (0) March 7, 2018 Sandvik’s OptiMine, a modular set of digital tools delivering transparency and control to underground mining operations, is evolving with a new performance-enhancing data analytics solution.
AVZ signs deal with Guangzhou for potential Manono lithium offtake (0) March 7, 2018 AVZ Minerals has signed an agreement with Chinese enterprise Guangzhou Tinci Materials for the latter’s potential investment and offtake in AVZ’s 60 per cent-owned Manono lithium project in the ...
Another Greenbushes lithium expansion on the cards (0) March 7, 2018 Western Australia’s Greenbushes, the world’s largest lithium mine, could be set for another significant expansion in response to growing demand from the battery and electric vehicle (EV) sectors.
Itochu to accelerate Karin coking coal project development with Vitrinite (0) March 7, 2018 Queensland-based coking coal company Virtinite, owners of several assets in the Bowen Basin, has signed an agreement with Japanese trading company Itochu Corporation to fast-track development of the former’s highly ...
Senior resources executives named as mining awards judges (0) March 7, 2018 The Bowen Basin Mining Club has announced a panel of six mining industry leaders as the peer judges for the 2018 Queensland Mining Awards.
MOD plans to ‘turbo charge’ copper projects (0) March 7, 2018 MOD Resources is aiming to “turbo charge growth” at its assets in the Kalahari copper belt in Botswana, Africa.
New CFMEU-led ‘super union’ to go ahead, gets FWC approval (0) March 6, 2018 The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has approved the formation of a new union between the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), Textile Clothing & Footwear Union of Australia ...
Australia tops the world in nine commodities (0) March 6, 2018 Federal Government statistics have been released showing that Australia has the world’s largest identified resources in nine major mineral commodities.
Metals exploration spending expected to rise by 20 per cent in 2018 (0) March 6, 2018 Global spend on nonferrous metals exploration is expected to rise by 20 per cent in 2018, in keeping with recent trends. Spend in 2017 reached around $US8.4 billion ($10.8 billion), ...
RPMGlobal announces product partnership with Komatsu-owned MineWare (0) March 6, 2018 Komatsu subsidiary company MineWare is planning to integrate its weighting and positioning solutions for draglines, shovels and hydraulic loading equipment with RPMGlobal’s short-term scheduling solutions.
Peabody orders Cat longwall with advanced automation for North Goonyella (0) March 6, 2018 Peabody Energy has ordered a complete Cat longwall mining system for its North Goonyella coal mine located in central Queensland.
Stanmore Coal granted mining leases for Isaac Plains Complex in QLD (0) March 5, 2018 Stanmore Coal has announced that mining leases for its Isaac Plains East (IPE) project have been granted alongside Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) approvals.
Australian miners save millions with better risk management (0) March 5, 2018 As the mining industry evolves, the role of the industry insurer has to evolve with it.
Komatsu’s Brisbane ‘Hackathon’ proves a success for startups (0) March 5, 2018 Komatsu’s three-day, Queensland-based ‘hackathon’, Komatsu: Transform Mining, took place at River City Labs in Brisbane from February 23–25, with tech startup PETRA Data Science taking the event’s top award. The company ...
Earthquake puts PNG LNG eight weeks away from production (0) March 5, 2018 It may take up to eight weeks to repair and restore production at the PNG LNG project following last week’s earthquake in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, according to ...
Sedgman wins $40m EPC contract at Century zinc mine (0) March 5, 2018 New Century Resources has awarded a $40 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to Sedgman for the Century zinc mine restart in Queensland.
MCA alarmed by Fraser Institute Australian ranking fall (0) March 5, 2018 An annual global mining survey from Canadian think tank the Fraser Institute has cited the attractiveness of Australian mining prospects and policy competitiveness as being on the wane.
Australian gold sector posts highest annual output since 1999 (0) March 5, 2018 Australian gold output reached its highest mark since 1999 last year, maintaining the country’s place as the world’s second largest producer behind China, the latest data from Surbiton Associates has ...
Orica claims BHP, Roy Hill explosives contracts (0) March 2, 2018 Orica has confirmed that it is the new explosives supplier for BHP and Roy Hill at their iron ore operations in the Pilbara region.
REMA TIP TOP opens new Asia-Pacific HQ in Warabrook (0) March 2, 2018 Conveyor maintenance company REMA TIP TOP has moved its Asia-Pacific (APAC) headquarters to a new premise in Warabrook, New South Wales in an effort to make space for staff expansion.
Newcrest named in top 10 global gold companies (0) March 2, 2018 According to the World Gold Council (WGC), these were the top-performing gold companies globally in 2017, measured in terms of produced ounces (oz).
Mastermyne wins contract at Isaac Plains coal project (0) March 2, 2018 Mastermyne Group has been awarded the role as contract partner for an early contractor involvement process (ECI) at Stanmore Coal’s proposed Isaac Plains underground mine.
LNG producers to coordinate WA, NT maintenance activities (0) March 2, 2018 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has authorised Chevron, INPEX, Shell and Woodside Petroleum to coordinate maintenance activities at their liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Western Australia and ...
FMG refinances $US2.16bn of debt (0) March 2, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has today announced refinancing of $US500 million ($644.6 million) of $US2.16 billion ($2.78 billion) in pro forma senior unsecured notes.
Artemis secures key licences in Pilbara (0) March 2, 2018 Gold hopeful Artemis Resources has been granted two exploration licences in the Pilbara that surround the company’s Radio Hill operations and link its tenements to joint venture partner Novo Resources’ ...
Komatsu invests in expansion of surface drill solutions (0) March 2, 2018 Komatsu is accelerating the development of smaller drills for surface mining applications.
Mustang secures 25-year concession for Montepuez ruby project (0) March 1, 2018 Emerging gem explorer Mustang Resources has announced an upgrade for its Montepuez ruby project exploration licence, having been granted a mining concession valid until 2042.
Vimy to acquire Cameco’s Alligator River uranium project (0) March 1, 2018 Uranium developer Vimy Resources has secured a deal to acquire the Alligator River project in the Northern Territory from Canada’s Cameco.
Kin drilling to expand Leonara Gold project in Eastern Goldfields (0) March 1, 2018 Kin plans to extend its gold resource at the Leonora Gold project following approvals of an initial RC drilling program at a new orebody located at one of the project’s ...
New mining method proposed ahead of Dartbrook restart (0) March 1, 2018 Australian Pacific Coal has lodged an application to modify the approval to restart underground mining at the Dartbrook coal mine in New South Wales.
Downer secures $600m contract at BMA coal mine (0) March 1, 2018 Downer EDI has been awarded a $600 million contract to provide mining and related services at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Blackwater coal mine in Queensland.
Ausenco wins Owendale contract (0) March 1, 2018 Platina Resources has awarded Ausenco with a contract to work with it to complete a definitive feasibility study (DFS) at the Owendale scandium-cobalt-nickel project in New South Wales.
Pilbara Minerals locks in $80m deal with South Korea’s POSCO (0) March 1, 2018 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has formed a partnership with POSCO that will see the South Korean steelmaker buy up to 240,000 tonnes a year (t/y) of lithium concentrate from its ...
Fenner Dunlop introduces new conveyor platform at North Goonyella mine (0) February 28, 2018 Fenner Dunlop has introduced a new method of repairing conveyors via a mobile bolting platform at the North Goonyella underground coking coal mine, 160km west of Mackay in Queensland.
AMMA cites workplace flexibility as key factor for mining’s future (0) February 28, 2018 Australian resources and energy group, AMMA (the Australian Mines and Metals Association) has submitted a report to the Senate Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers citing the ...
Minimising hazards and improving employee safety in the workplace (0) February 28, 2018 Working with electric cables or dangerous areas presents the potential risk of fires, explosion or electrocution as well as the simple issue of tripping over. Alemlube has been working closely with ...
NRW awarded $37m Rio Tinto contract for Pilbara earthworks (0) February 28, 2018 NRW Holdings has been awarded a major earthworks and civil works contract worth $37 million at Rio Tinto’s Marandoo iron mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Azure completes $8.2 million placement for Mexican projects (0) February 27, 2018 Western Australia-based Azure Minerals has completed an $8.2 million share placement for development funding at its flagship Oposura zinc-lead project and Sara Alicia gold-cobalt project, both in Mexico.
Brisbane auction offers a lifetime’s collection of equipment (0) February 27, 2018 Ritchie Bros will auction an entire inventory and fleet of more than 400 items for Darwin’s leading civil contracting, earthmoving, plant hire and transport business, Mark Cundall Earthmoving.
Sandfire enters farm-in venture at copper projects (0) February 27, 2018 Auris Minerals has made a deal with miner Sandfire Resources for a farm-in at two high-grade copper projects in the Bryah Basin, Western Australia.
Pybar wins Heron underground contract at Woodlawn (0) February 27, 2018 Heron Resources has awarded Pybar Mining Services with the underground mining contract for its Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
Santos PNG operations close following earthquake (0) February 27, 2018 Santos is the latest oil and gas company to report that its assets in Papua New Guinea have been closed following an earthquake in the country’s Highlands yesterday morning.
Rio’s Amrun project delivers $2bn boost to Aussie business (0) February 27, 2018 Rio Tinto has committed around $2 billion to the more than 1000 Australian businesses it has engaged during development of the Amrun bauxite project in Far North Queensland.
Ausdrill earnings up 70%, retiring MD puts $100m share up for sale (0) February 27, 2018 Ausdrill has recorded excellent results for its first half-year report in 2018, posting post-tax profit increase of 163.5 per cent to $35.3 million for the period ending December 31 last ...
Fortescue’s latest ore carrier arrives in Port Hedland (0) February 27, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group has welcomed the newest addition to its iron ore carrier fleet — FMG David.
Rio secures $US345m deal for aluminium assets (0) February 27, 2018 Rio Tinto has a received a $345 million ($439.2 million) offer from Hydro for its ISAL aluminium smelter in Iceland, its 53.3 per cent share in the Aluchemie anode plant ...
When every centimetre counts (0) February 26, 2018 For many tourists, Schlegeis reservoir is an idyllic recreation area in the mountains of Austria. For Michael Sporer and his colleagues, the lake is an important part of its clean, ...
Minimising hazards and improving employee safety in the workplace (0) February 26, 2018 Working with electric cables or dangerous areas presents the potential risk of fires, explosion or electrocution as well as the simple issue of tripping over.
AVZ raises $15 million for phase two drilling at Manono lithium site (0) February 26, 2018 AVZ Minerals has announced $15 million of capital raising for funding of 20,000m of phase two drilling and pre-feasibility programs at the Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of ...
Nyrstar commits to long-term offtake agreement at Century mine (0) February 26, 2018 New Century Resources has executed a 5.5-year offtake agreement with Nyrstar, covering 600,000t of zinc concentrate produced from the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Gold Road signs financing deal for transition to producer (0) February 26, 2018 Gold Road Resources has been granted a $100 million revolving corporate facility and $50 million dedicated working capital facility from a financing syndicate.
Newcrest buys $US250m chunk of Lundin Gold (0) February 26, 2018 Australian gold company Newcrest Mining is investing $US250 million ($318.9 million)in Toronto-listed Lundin Gold, which is developing the Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador, South America.
PNG earthquake forces closure of resources operations (0) February 26, 2018 ExxonMobil and Oil Search have shut down their liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations and facilities in Papua New Guinea after an earthquake hit the country’s Highlands this morning.
Artemis granted approvals for massive gold bulk sample processing (0) February 26, 2018 Artemis Resources has been granted approvals for processing of a 4500 tonne bulk sample from its Radio Hill plant south of Karratha, Western Australia.
Olympic gold medallist to join Fortescue (0) February 26, 2018 Lord Sebastian Coe, winner of two Olympic Games gold medals, will re-join Fortescue Metals Group as a non-executive director.
OceanaGold posts record $172m profit as production spikes (0) February 23, 2018 OceanaGold Corporation has posted record net profits for its full-year statement ending December 2017.
Anglo American addresses Banana Shire community over Moura road blast damage (0) February 23, 2018 Anglo American has responded to community concerns regarding the closure of Gibihi Road in Queensland, which was damaged by a scheduled blast at the nearby Dawson mine on November 9, ...
Doray Minerals completes $25m placement for exploration and mine development (0) February 23, 2018 Doray Minerals, which runs the Deflector gold-copper mine and Andy Well gold mine in Western Australia, has announced the successful completion of a $25 million, two-tranche placement.
Macmahon returns to profitability due to success of new projects (0) February 23, 2018 Contractor Macmahon has released its first half report for 2018, posting $270m in revenue ending December 2017, up $168.3m from the previous period.
Australia falls in Fraser Institute mining investment rankings (0) February 23, 2018 Australia has dropped behind Canada as the most attractive region for mining investment in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies.
Anglo continues met coal revival, studies growth options (0) February 23, 2018 Anglo American’s Metallurgical Coal business has continued its operational turnaround, guided by record production at three underground mines in Queensland.
OZ Minerals well-positioned for growth in 2018 with strong ops focus (0) February 22, 2018 South Australian copper miner OZ Minerals has released its full-year (FY) report for 2017 with positive results all round, buoyed by a strong operational focus that chief executive officer Andrew ...
St Barbara explores new Gwalia mining strategy (0) February 22, 2018 Gold miner St Barbara is investigating a change in its mining and haulage methods at the historic Gwalia mine in Western Australia.
Defunct Iron Duchess mine in SA may be turned into 90MW hydro plant (0) February 22, 2018 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is to support a $1.7 million feasibility study (FS) regarding the conversion of the disused Iron Duchess mine near Whyalla, South Australia into a ...
Primary Gold backs $37.5m Hanking takeover offer (0) February 22, 2018 China’s Hanking has launched a $37.5 million takeover offer for explorer Primary Gold that has been recommended by the target’s board.
Caterpillar forms underground tech collaboration with Minetec (0) February 22, 2018 Caterpillar and Minetec have established a global licensing, technology development and marketing agreement targeting hard rock mining challenges.
Australian Mines signs 100% offtake with SK for QLD cobalt project (0) February 22, 2018 Cobalt developer Australian Mines has signed an offtake agreement with South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer SK Innovation — parent SK Group is currently 95th on the Fortune Global ...
Another Century mine contract set to be awarded (0) February 22, 2018 New Century Resources has chosen National Pump & Energy (NPE) and Paragon Tailings as its preferred contractors for hydraulic mining services at the Century zinc mine tailings deposit in Queensland.
Stronger US dollar pushes gold price lower (0) February 21, 2018 The gold futures price fell by $US25.10 ($31.87), or 1.9 per cent, to $US1331.20/ounce in Tuesday’s trading.
Altura schedules plant commission for Pilbara lithium project (0) February 21, 2018 Altura Mining has announced it is the critical plant commissioning phase of its Pilbara lithium project, with a stage two definitive feasibility study (target: 400,000 tonnes per annum) on course ...
Fortescue performance hurt by lower iron ore prices (0) February 21, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group has suffered a 44 per cent drop in half year profit due to lower prices for its Pilbara iron ore.
Downer posts $155m in contracts wins (0) February 21, 2018 Downer this week announced $155 million in contract wins through its engineering, construction and maintenance division, including mining and energy deals with Chevron and Alcoa in Western Australia, and BHP ...
Gaines takes over from Power as Fortescue CEO (0) February 21, 2018 Elizabeth Gaines has officially become the chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group.
RCT signs agreement with RUC Mining for tech partnership (0) February 21, 2018 Smart technology company RCT has signed an agreement with mining contractor RUC Cementation Mining to deliver new technology to RUC’s Australian and international mining sites.
BHP boosts first-half dividend as commodity prices strengthen (0) February 21, 2018 BHP has joined the industry trend of lifting returns to shareholders by significantly increasing its dividend for the first half of the 2018 financial year.
Northern Star’s Jundee operation set for additional 10-year mine life (0) February 20, 2018 Northern Star has posted its half-year results, and while profits were down slightly the feeling is positive overall due in part to exciting exploration results.
EY report shows four-year high for mining deals in 2017 (0) February 20, 2018 Global mining and metals deals saw a 15 per cent boost in 2017, according to a report from the accountants at Ernst & Young (EY), reaching a four-year high for ...
Western Areas set to capitalise on EV battery demand (0) February 20, 2018 Nickel miner Western Areas is receiving increased interest in its product from the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector, which is pursuing off-take agreements at two of the company’s growth projects.
The benefits of load testing: why it’s vital to ensure your gear is adequately tested (0) February 20, 2018 Load testing equipment in the mining industry can ensure that potential problems and risks are identified before they present a serious issue in the future, including downtime and unnecessary costs. ...
Aeris gains final approval on Torrens copper JV in South Australia (0) February 20, 2018 Aeris Resources has received approval from the South Australian minister for Aboriginal affairs and reconciliation, meaning its Torrens copper-gold joint venture (JV) in the Stuart Shelf region can now go ...
Monadelphous rides resources industry recovery (0) February 20, 2018 The rebound in market conditions in the resources industry is driving an improvement in engineering company Monadelphous’ performance.
MCA appeals for education, workplace relations reform to secure industry future (0) February 20, 2018 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has called for a reform of Australia’s higher education system and for outdated workplace relations to be fixed to build the future workforce in ...
Proximity detection systems now crucial for operating a safe mining site (0) February 20, 2018 Strata Worldwide, a global leader in mine safety innovation, has been working internationally and locally to improve safety in the mining industry through advanced technologies including proximity detection systems.
How to Control Cabin Respirable Mine Dust Exposures and Comply with Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) (0) February 19, 2018 “Imagine having to breathe through a tiny tube that will continue to shrink in size over time: this is one of the many health risks posed from respirable mine dust.”
Evolution-Emmerson plan restructure of Tennant Creek JV (0) February 19, 2018 Evolution Mining and Emmerson Resources are set to restructure their Tennant Creek Mineral Field (TCMF) joint venture in the Northern Territory.
FMG achieves $2bn milestone with Aboriginal business program (0) February 19, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has announced that its Billion Opportunities programme, commenced in 2011 to promote sustainable business for Aboriginal communities, has just passed $2 billion in funding.
Mincor keeps Widgiemooltha gold production on schedule (0) February 19, 2018 Mincor Resources is on track to start full-scale mining operations at the Widgiemooltha gold project in Western Australia this quarter.
Rio Tinto affirms commitment to power delivery for Mongolian mine (0) February 19, 2018 Rio Tinto has expressed its commitment to seeking a new power delivery solution for its part-owned Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine following the Mongolian Government’s cancellation of 2014’s Power Sector Cooperation ...
Millennium to launch underground mine, awards contract (0) February 19, 2018 Millennium Minerals has awarded an underground mining contract at it Nullagine gold project in Western Australia to GBF Underground Mining.
VISA Global Logistics joins MEGATRANS2018 (0) February 19, 2018 Award-winning Australian international logistics company and freight forwarder, VISA Global Logistics, is joining inaugural supply chain event, MEGATRANS2018, to showcase its service offerings.
Santos wins $100m gas supply contract for Century mine restart (0) February 16, 2018 Santos has secured a $100 million contract to supply gas to New Century Resources’ Mt Isa power generation facilities for the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Newcrest profits drop 48% due to Cadia earthquake, Aussie dollar strength (0) February 16, 2018 Gold miner Newcrest Mining has released its half-year results, posting a statutory profit of $98 million and underlying profit of $116 million as it produced 1.14 million ounces (Moz) of ...
Adani has Federal Court win (0) February 16, 2018 An attempt to stop Adani Australia from registering an Indigenous land use agreement (ILUA) for its Carmichael coal development in Queensland’s Galilee Basin has been rejected in Federal Court.
Eastern Field makes Finders takeover offer unconditional due to lack of other bidders (0) February 16, 2018 Indonesian copper consortium Eastern Field Developments, formed last September in preparation for a hostile takeover of Finders Resources, has decided to make its bid unconditional, citing lack of interest from ...