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NT Government extends seabed mining moratorium until 2021 (0) May 16, 2018 The Northern Territory Government has extended a moratorium on seabed mining in state waters until at least 2021, following on from two earlier moratorium orders implemented from 2012–2015 and 2015–2018. ...
Mining salaries set to rise (0) May 16, 2018 Most mine workers can expect a pay rise at their next review, according to recruiter Hays.
Sheffield locks in port access for Thunderbird mineral sands exports (0) May 16, 2018 Sheffield Resources has secured access to the Port of Derby for exports from its Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia.
MACA awarded BHP contract in Pilbara (0) May 16, 2018 Contract mining and earthworks provider MACA has secured a three-year contract to become a crushing and screening provider for BHP.
Fortescue celebrates 10 years of exports from the Pilbara (0) May 16, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group has hit the 10-year milestone since it first exported iron ore from the Pilbara in Western Australia.
Sandfire discovers massive copper sulphides at Doolgunna project (0) May 15, 2018 Sandfire Resources has intersected narrow zones of sulphide and supergene copper mineralisation at the Morck’s Well project, part of a farm-in with Auris Minerals and Fe.
TNG receives federal approval for Mount Peake vanadium project (0) May 15, 2018 TNG has been granted environmental approval for the mine site at its Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project, 230km from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
Pilbara Minerals a step closer to production at Pilgangoora (0) May 15, 2018 Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals is on track to deliver first spodumene concentrate from the processing plant at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia next month.
St Barbara awards Leonora contract to Swift, Telstra (0) May 15, 2018 St Barbara has awarded Swift Networks, as part of its relationship with Telstra, a contract to upgrade the digital entertainment and connectivity services at the gold miner’s Leonora camp in ...
FIFO workers at high risk of psychological distress (0) May 15, 2018 Remote mine workers are at significantly higher risk of psychological distress than the general Australian population, according to a report from the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA).
Whitehaven acquires Idemitsu stake in Gunnedah Basin mine (0) May 15, 2018 Whitehaven Coal has secured approval to acquire Idemitsu’s 30 per cent stake in the Tarrawonga mine in the Gunnedah Basin in New South Wales.
NSL to change name, secures $10 million for wet plant expansion (0) May 14, 2018 Australian iron-coal company NSL Consolidated has secured $10 million from institutional investors for the funding of phase three expansion at its Kurnool wet iron ore beneficiation plant in Andhra Pradesh, ...
Port of Karumba dredging restarts ahead of Century zinc exports (0) May 14, 2018 Dredging at the Port of Karumba in the Gulf of Carpentaria, offshore northern Queensland, has restarted, a key development for New Century Resources ahead of the scheduled restart of the ...
Rio Tinto looks to Uganda for base metals discoveries (0) May 14, 2018 Rio Tinto will work with junior explorer Sipa Resources in Uganda, Africa to advance a nickel-copper project that has the potential to be globally significant.
Clive Palmer moves to freeze Queensland nickel liquidator sale (0) May 14, 2018 Clive Palmer, owner of Queensland Nickel’s liquidated Yabulu refinery, is trying to freeze an attempt by liquidators to sell the assets to PwC.
Artemis offloads Novo stake to Kirkland Lake (0) May 14, 2018 Artemis Resources is selling its stake in Novo Resources to Canadian miner Kirkland Lake Gold for $20.7 million.
MCA backs Trans-Pacific Partnership to deliver resources jobs (0) May 14, 2018 The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) regional trade agreement will deliver economic, social and strategic benefits for Australia and should be supported by parliament so that its benefits can start flowing to ...
Six ways mine operations can decrease their oil costs (0) May 14, 2018 Total’s mining specialists are always looking for ways to help customers reduce their controllable costs, whether it be potential improvements in storage, used oil analysis, oil management, or any of ...
McLanahan introduces Mini DDC-Sizer (0) May 14, 2018 A Direct Drive Crushing (DDC) Sizer offers a cost-effective alternative to high pressure grinding machines.
Image Resources’ $50m Boonanarring project fully funded (0) May 11, 2018 Image Resources’ Boonanarring mineral sands project, around 80km north of Perth, has now been fully funded following satisfaction of a $50m loan note facility.
Cokal lines up $67m funding package for coking coal project (0) May 11, 2018 Cokal is on track to secure the funding it requires to develop the Bumi Barito Mineral (BBM) coking coal project in Indonesia.
Eastern Goldfields’ Davyhurst project achieves record gold pour (0) May 11, 2018 Eastern Goldfields has achieved a weekly record gold pour at its 100 per cent-owned Davyhurst gold project, 120km northwest of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Remote communities and Australian mines to benefit from energy storage (0) May 11, 2018 Power disruptions for those working and living in remote parts of Australia can be reduced through investments in energy storage technologies and microgrids.
Dugald River on track to be top 10 global zinc producer (0) May 11, 2018 MMG’s Dugald River zinc mine in Queensland has achieved commercial production. The Chinese controlled, ASX-listed company reported this week that commercial production started on May 1.
Mineral Deposits chairman slams Eramet offer (0) May 11, 2018 Mineral Deposits (MDL) chairman Nic Limb has responded negatively to Eramet’s unsolicited offer to acquire MDL for $287.5 million at $1.46/share, calling the offer “grossly inadequate” and urging shareholders to ...
Qteq expands with acquisition of Surtech and WellServ (0) May 11, 2018 Georesources-focused company Qteq plans to acquire Perth-based subsurface data logging company Surtech Systems, and directional and measurement drilling company WellServ, in a cash-and-scrip transaction.
Apple partners with Rio Tinto, Alcoa on ‘revolutionary’ green aluminium (0) May 11, 2018 Rio Tinto and Alcoa plan to expand the development of the world’s first carbon-free aluminium smelting process.
Golding and Wonbindi finalise terms for $420m Baralaba North coal mine (0) May 10, 2018 The $420 million deal between Golding and Wonbindi over Baralaba North coal mine in Queensland has now been finalised.
Azure results from Alacrán project suggest potential gold-silver expansion (0) May 10, 2018 ASX-listed Azure Mining has released an update on its 100 per cent-owned Alacrán project in Sonora, Mexico, with 2017 exploration program results suggesting “potential expansion” of its Loma Bonita-Cerro San ...
Hazer posts battery-ready performance from graphite testing (0) May 10, 2018 Perth-based graphite company Hazer Group, which made waves late last year following a high-profile, clean fuel production deal with Mineral Resources, has announced positive test results from recovered graphite samples.
Glencore-owned Katanga legal proceedings temporarily suspended (0) May 10, 2018 Katanga Mining, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)-based copper-cobalt miner that is 75 per cent-owned by Glencore, has announced an update regarding its legal dispute with DRC state-owned joint venture ...
Hybridisation is the ‘least-cost option’ for Australian mines (0) May 10, 2018 Hybridisation of their power supply, through the inclusion of renewables, offers Australian mining companies the opportunity to score a significant “triple win” in the form of reduced cash operating costs, ...
Kin suspends Leonora gold construction (0) May 9, 2018 Kin Mining has suspended construction of the $35 million Leonora gold project in Western Australia due to fears of a significant cost blowout.
Industry welcomes federal budget reforms (0) May 9, 2018 Mining industry organisations such as the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) and Queensland Resources Council (QRC) have backed the Turnbull Government’s 2018 federal budget.
Swift Networks wins five-year resources industry contract (0) May 9, 2018 Swift Networks, in partnership with DXC Technology, will deploy its entertainment and crew welfare solutions for the benefit of oil and gas personnel in Australia’s north-west.
Administrators called in for Cleveland Mining (0) May 9, 2018 Beleaguered gold company Cleveland Mining has called in voluntary administrators due to the company’s financial troubles.
Tahmoor coal mine in NSW officially opened by Sanjeev Gupta (0) May 9, 2018 The Tahmoor coking coal mine, located around 75km southwest of Sydney, has been officially opened by representatives of owner GFG Alliance, including chief executive officer Sanjeev Gupta.
Gilbertson appointed Jupiter acting CEO (0) May 9, 2018 Brian Gilbertson will take over as acting chief executive officer of Jupiter Mines, which re-listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) last month.
Rox unveils new spin-off Helios Gold for Mt Fisher project (0) May 9, 2018 Rox Resources has announced plans to create a new subsidiary company called Helios Gold to oversee operations at its Mt Fisher gold project in Western Australia. Rox intends to list ...
FLNG project secures Major Project Status (0) May 9, 2018 A $1.6 billion floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government.
Pilbara ports see major import rate increase, iron exports consistent (0) May 8, 2018 Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has released its April shipping figures for its ports in the Pilbara region, Western Australia, which delivered throughput of 59.1 million tonnes (Mt) for the month, ...
Newcrest builds Tanami presence in search of gold discoveries (0) May 8, 2018 Newcrest Mining and ABM Resources will together advance exploration of the Euro gold project in the Tanami in Northern Territory after signing an agreement.
OZ Minerals takeover bid for Avanco hits road bump (0) May 8, 2018 OZ Minerals’ recent $418 million takeover bid for Brazilian-focused copper-gold company Avanco Resources has been referred to by some Avanco shareholders, primarily commenters from the company’s second-biggest investor, London-based Greenstone ...
Black Rock delivers ‘world first’ graphite results (0) May 8, 2018 Black Rock Mining has delivered what it believes to be world first pilot plant production of more than 99 per cent graphite concentrate using flotation methods.
Gascoyne’s Dalgaranga project aiming for first gold six weeks ahead of schedule (0) May 8, 2018 Gascoyne Resources is only 10 days from first gold production at the Dalgaranga project in Western Australia, under budget and six weeks ahead of schedule.
Argosy’s maiden Rincon lithium resource imminent (0) May 8, 2018 Australian explorer Argosy Minerals has released an update on its in-development Rincon lithium project in Salta Province, Argentina, with a JORC resource estimate targeted for release in the next two ...
West African raises $35m for Sanbrado gold project (0) May 8, 2018 Perth company West African Resources has secured a major milestone for its Sanbrado gold project (formerly Tanlouka gold project) in Burkina Faso after receiving firm commitments from investors to raise ...
How to select a welding machine (0) May 8, 2018 When it comes to welding, choosing the right machine for the job is just as important as technique. The type of welder you purchase should be suited to the specific ...
Golding and Wonbindi’s Baralaba coal contract increases to $420m (0) May 7, 2018 NRW subsidiary Golding Contractors and Baralaba Coal Company subsidiary Wonbindi Coal have agreed to extend the limited notice to proceed (LNTP) on the Baralaba North coal mine in Queensland to ...
SPD vanadium project shows high-grade potential for Tando (0) May 7, 2018 Tando Resources has returned grades in excess of 2 per cent V2O5 from surface samples taken at the SPD vanadium project in the Bushveld Complex of South Africa.
Gold Road discovers high gold grades of up to 17.45g/t at Southern Yamarna (0) May 7, 2018 Gold Road Resources has confirmed multiple high-grade gold results from its South Yamarna tenements, part of the Yamarna Belt in Yilgarn Craton, Western Australia, returning results of up to 17.45 ...
Queensland Mining Awards: Rewarding innovation for all levels of the mining industry (0) May 7, 2018 With an industry-leading panel of judges and a Gala Presentation dinner packed with potential clients and peers, the Queensland Mining Awards are shaping up to be 2018’s finest celebration of ...
Proximity detection systems now crucial for operating a safe mining site (0) May 7, 2018 As safety remains a top priority in the mining sector, increasing regulations and recommendations are placing an emphasis on the way that technology can improve operating practices and the move ...
Newcrest closes in on full production at Cadia (0) May 7, 2018 Newcrest has started the deposition of tailings at the old Cadia Hill open pit following the completion of crucial pipeline infrastructure.
Metro launches first shipment to China from Bauxite Hills (0) May 7, 2018 Metro Mining has announced its first shipment from the Bauxite Hills mine in Queensland to China. The 62,000t shipment is to be delivered from the Bauxite Hills mine (around 95km ...
Mining delivers $10bn to NSW economy in 2016–17 (0) May 7, 2018 An expenditure survey from the New South Wales Minerals Council featuring 23 participating mining companies has found that they delivered $10.4 billion for the NSW economy in 2016–17.
WA gold mine delivers core drill hole record (0) May 7, 2018 DDH1 Drilling has drilled the deepest mineral core hole in Australian history at Northern Star Resources’ Jundee gold mine in Western Australia.
Mining M&A up 86% globally, Australia cited as key lithium sector (0) May 4, 2018 Mining mergers and acquisitions rose by $US25 billion during the first quarter of 2018, up 86 per cent year-over-year (YoY), according to a new report from EY.
Western Australian lithium refinery to create hundreds of jobs (0) May 4, 2018 Australia’s Kidman Resources and joint venture partner, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), plan to build a new lithium refinery at Kwinana in Western Australia.
Victorian mines on track for a better regulator (0) May 4, 2018 With the release of the Getting the Groundwork Right: Implementation Plan, the Victorian resources can see work already under way and the work to come to better regulate mines and ...
Glencore maintenance at Mt Isa lowers Australian copper production (0) May 4, 2018 Glencore has recorded lower Australian copper production in the first quarter of 2018 due to maintenance at its Mt Isa operations in Queensland.
Matsa to restart mining at the Red October gold project in WA (0) May 4, 2018 Matsa Resources has announced that following geological review, the company plans to restart mining at its Red October gold project in Western Australia, which the company purchased from Saracen Minerals ...
The rise of flexible working environments (0) May 4, 2018 Mining is considered a sector that is driving the emergence of the fourth industrial revolution where new technologies are reshaping the industry.
Montepuez project moves forward as Battery Minerals accepts $US30m (0) May 4, 2018 Battery Minerals’ Montepuez graphite project in Mozambique has taken “another significant step” towards being fully funded following the company’s acceptance of a $US30 million ($39.9 million) debt and equity package ...
Gold demand has ‘soft start’ to 2018 (0) May 4, 2018 Global gold demand has dropped 7 per cent in the first quarter of 2018 due to weaker investment, according to the latest trends report from the World Gold Council (WGC).
Newcrest executes five JVs with Encounter (0) May 3, 2018 Newcrest Mining and Encounter Resources have formed a series of exploration joint ventures in Western Australia as a result of a project generation alliance established between the companies last year.
Kirkland Lake targets massive gold production boost over coming years (0) May 3, 2018 Kirkland Lake has announced its dedication to increased production at its Fosterville gold mine in Victoria and Macassa gold mine in Ontario, targeting 400,000 ounces (oz) of gold per annum ...
Anova delivers first gold at Second Fortune (0) May 3, 2018 Anova Metals has poured first gold from its Second Fortune underground gold project in Western Australia, the first output at the site since 1988.
Epiroc releases underground automation package (0) May 3, 2018 Epiroc is promising greater safety and efficiency in underground mining through several new automation features for the Scooptram underground loader.
QLD Supreme Court potentially saves 700 jobs at New Acland (0) May 3, 2018 New Hope Corporation’s proposed expansion of the New Acland coal mine in Queensland’s Darling Downs, dogged by litigation from local landowners, has received a major boost following a decision by ...
Ausdrill offloads Diamond business, invests in mining services company (0) May 2, 2018 Ausdrill has completed a deal to sell its Diamond Communications business to Powerlines Plus after a 19-year association.
Vital Metals to sell QLD tungsten project for $15m in cash (0) May 2, 2018 Explorer Vital Metals has signed a binding term sheet to sell its Queensland-based Watershed tungsten project to Tungsten Mining for $15 million in cash.
Glencore awards Mount Isa Mines contract to Pybar (0) May 2, 2018 Underground mining contractor Pybar Mining Services has been awarded a two-year contract at the Glencore-owned Black Rock Cave project at Mount Isa Mines in Queensland.
Northern Minerals’ Browns Range Pilot Plant on schedule (0) May 2, 2018 Northern Minerals’ $56 million heavy rare earths Browns Range Pilot Plant in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia remains on schedule for commissioning.
Evolution to acquire Queensland project (0) May 2, 2018 Evolution Mining plans to strengthen its presence in Queensland through the acquisition of the Connors Arc exploration project from Orion Minerals.
DSI Underground to acquire Fero Group (0) May 2, 2018 DSI Underground Australia has secured an agreement to acquire privately-owned manufacturer, Fero Group.
Nearly half of managers may underreport hand injuries, says safety report (0) May 2, 2018 A recent safety report has identified critical trends in safety practices with regards to hand protection in Australia and New Zealand.
New pathways for Mining Leaders Program (0) May 2, 2018 The University of Queensland has added to its innovative Mining Leaders Program (MLP), offering for the first time the opportunity to receive credit towards the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership.
Caterpillar’s 5000th 793 mining truck Australia bound (0) May 2, 2018 Caterpillar has assembled its 5000th 793 mining truck, 27 years after the first vehicle was produced.
Geopacific Resources raises $10m for Woodlark gold exploration (0) May 2, 2018 Gold explorer Geopacific Resources has successfully raised $10 million in exploration funding for its Woodlark gold project in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.
BHP to sell 90% Minerva gas plant stake to Cooper, Mitsui, AWE (0) May 1, 2018 Cooper Energy, AWE and Mitsui E&P Australia will jointly acquire BHP’s 90 per cent interest in the Minerva gas plant in Victoria. Cooper is already a minority holder in Minerva, ...
NRW secures early contractor agreement with Rio Tinto (0) May 1, 2018 Rio Tinto has awarded NRW Holdings an early contract involvement (ECI) contract to provide project development services.
MinRes set to sell stake in world’s largest hard rock lithium deposit (0) May 1, 2018 Diversified mining group Mineral Resources has launched a process to sell up to 49 per cent of the Wodgina lithium project in the Pilbara of Western Australia.
Sandfire forms strategic partnership with explorer (0) May 1, 2018 Copper miner Sandfire Resources has formed a strategic relationship with Adriatic Metals, which recently listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Rio Tinto to double autonomous drill fleet (0) May 1, 2018 Rio Tinto plans to double its fleet of autonomous drills in order to “create a safer working environment and boost productivity across its world-class iron ore operations in Western Australia”, ...
FLSmidth realignment to focus on mining and cement (0) May 1, 2018 FLSmidth will realign the global group from July, with focus on the mining and cement industries.
Townsville refinery liquidator confirms refusal of Clive Palmer employee payout (0) April 30, 2018 Kelly-Anne Trenfield, a liquidator and former administrator of Queensland Nickel’s Yabulu refinery — which went into voluntary administration in January 2016 — has admitted in court that she rejected an ...
Century zinc mine ready for restart (0) April 30, 2018 New Century Resources has secured the final piece of funding it requires to restart the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Fortescue ships one billionth tonne of iron ore (0) April 30, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group has exported its one billionth tonne of iron ore from the Pilbara in Western Australia, a decade after the company’s first commercial shipment from Port Hedland.
Lithium Australia progress on SiLeach pilot plant continues (0) April 30, 2018 Lithium Australia has made significant steps towards the planning of a proposed large-scale pilot plant (LSPP) utilising the company’s SiLeach process for lithium recovery from mine waste, stating that front-end ...
Komatsu launches D375A-8 dozer (0) April 30, 2018 Komatsu Australia has released the D375A-8 dozer with the promise of delivering increased production, reduced operating costs, new operator assist and comfort features, and improved maintainability and service life.
MCA and AMMA criticise ACTU ‘Change the Rules’ campaign and TPP comments (0) April 30, 2018 The high-profile ‘Change the Rules’ campaign on worker rights by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has come under criticism from both the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) and ...
Emeco to acquire another equipment company (0) April 30, 2018 Emeco plans to acquire machinery rental business Matilda Equipment for $80 million, the second major deal the mining equipment supplier has secured in the past six months.
Mapping out productive drill and blast operations (0) April 30, 2018 Australian Mining explores the diverse ways that Maptek BlastLogic software is improving the efficiency of drill and blast activities at mine operations around the world.
Growth strategy pays off for Northern Star (0) April 30, 2018 Northern Star Resources is on track to reach its goal of becoming a 600,000oz a year gold producer after executing its expansion plans in the March quarter.
How to select a welding machine (0) April 30, 2018 When it comes to welding, choosing the right machine for the job is just as important as technique. The type of welder you purchase should be suited to the specific ...
Goodyear releases tyre performance monitoring system (0) April 30, 2018 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has launched an enhanced version of its EMTrack OTR tyre monitoring system for global customers.
NT’s Beetaloo Sub-basin to be assessed for gas potential (0) April 27, 2018 The Beetaloo Sub-basin in the Northern Territory has been selected as the third and final region to be assessed by the Geological and Bioregional Assessment Program, a decision made following ...
Innovation: A path towards maturity (0) April 27, 2018 Innovation may be one of mining’s modern buzzwords, but as Deloitte’s Ian Sanders explains, its importance as part of a company’s culture cannot be underestimated.
Australian fossil fuel industry under threat: Bill McKibben (0) April 27, 2018 Australian fossil fuel companies will lose billions of dollars through divestment and litigation for climate damages over the coming decade, according to environmental author and founder of 350.org Bill McKibben ...
Sandfire adds life to DeGrussa mine (0) April 27, 2018 Sandfire Resources has extended the mine life of the DeGrussa copper-gold operation in Western Australia.
Santos commissions $416m Scotia project (0) April 27, 2018 Santos has completed commissioning and start-up of the Scotia CF1 project in Queensland ahead of schedule and under budget, with initial full field production exceeding 40TJ of gas a day.
Paladin considers care and maintenance at uranium mine (0) April 27, 2018 Paladin Energy may place its Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia on care and maintenance in response to difficult market conditions.
Australian Vanadium returns excellent grades from Gabanintha project (0) April 26, 2018 Australian Vanadium is carrying out testwork at its 100 per cent-owned Gabanintha vanadium project near Meekatharra in Western Australia in order to determine potential recovery rates and quality of vanadium ...
Caterpillar delivers upbeat mining outlook (0) April 26, 2018 Equipment manufacturer Caterpillar is optimistic about market conditions in the mining and resources industries.
RPMGlobal releases first steeply dipping coal solution (0) April 26, 2018 RPMGlobal has expanded its suite of commodity-based mine scheduling software solutions through the launch of their Steeply Dipping Coal (SDC) XPAC Solution, a mine scheduling solution specifically tailored for the ...
Cadia tailings incident cuts Newcrest production forecast (0) April 26, 2018 Newcrest Mining has slashed its gold production guidance for the 2018 financial year to reflect the impact of last month’s tailings dam breach at the Cadia mine in New South ...
Kirkland Lake discovers high-grade gold zones (0) April 26, 2018 Dual-listed gold miner Kirkland Lake Gold has reported exploration results from both surface and underground drilling at its Taylor mine in northeast Ontario, Canada, returning huge results in the process.
Han connectors for explosive atmospheres meet US standards (0) April 26, 2018 Han® connectors provide for a reliable and pluggable transmission of power, signal and data, meeting the highest requirements. In addition to its rectangular heavy-duty standard design, the Han® series offers ...
WA mines department investigates Cataby bee sting incident (0) April 26, 2018 Western Australia’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety is investigating the death of a worker who was stung by a bee at Iluka Resources’ Cataby mineral sands project earlier ...
Northern Minerals WA pilot plant project secures ‘major milestone’ (0) April 24, 2018 Australian rare earths company Northern Minerals has started commissioning of its crushing circuit at its 100 per cent-owned Browns Range pilot plant project in Western Australia, a development referred to ...
Heavy rainfall delays first gold at Gruyere (0) April 24, 2018 Poor weather has forced the Gruyere gold joint venture partners to delay their plan for first gold at the Western Australian development.
Exports from Bald Hill lithium mine on track (0) April 24, 2018 Shipments of spodumene concentrate from the Bald Hill lithium-tantalum mine in Western Australia are set to start in early May.
Bad weather impacts Fortescue iron ore shipments (0) April 24, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group’s iron ore shipments have fallen in the March quarter as a cyclone and bad weather impacted its operations in the Pilbara.
Sandvik introduces Ranger DX900i drill rig to Australia (0) April 24, 2018 Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has launched the Ranger DX900i top hammer surface drill rig in Australia.
Western Areas commissions project to boost mill recovery (0) April 24, 2018 Nickel miner Western Areas has completed construction and commissioning of the Mill Recovery Enhancement Project (MREP) for the production of high-grade nickel sulphides.
Hawsons iron ore project elevated to Major Project Status (0) April 24, 2018 Carpentaria Resources has received Major Project Status for its majority-owned Hawsons iron ore project near Broken Hill in New South Wales.
Image Resources to include solar farm at Boonanarring (0) April 23, 2018 Sunrise Energy Group will supply and construct a solar farm at Image Resources’ Boonanarring mineral sands project north of Perth in Western Australia.
Weir to acquire ESCO for $US1.28bn (0) April 23, 2018 Weir has entered into an agreement to purchase US ground engaging tools (GET) specialist ESCO for $US1.28 billion ($1.67 billion). The transaction has been approved by Weir’s board of directors ...
South32 doubles Trilogy Metals interest (0) April 23, 2018 South32 now owns one-eighth of Trilogy Metals after investing further in the Canadian exploration company as part of a bought deal financing.
BHP gets more time at Samarco (0) April 23, 2018 BHP, with joint venture partners Vale and Samarco, has been granted an additional 66 days to negotiate a settlement over the dam collapse at the Brazilian iron ore operations in ...
New Century lifts Century offtake agreements to 75% of production (0) April 23, 2018 New Century Resources has secured another long-term offtake agreement for production from the Century zinc mine in Queensland, this time with commodity trader MRI Trading.
Newcrest secures approval for new Cadia tailings location (0) April 23, 2018 Newcrest Mining’s plan to use the old Cadia Hill open pit as an alternate tailings location following the dam breach that suspended the New South Wales gold mine last month ...
Han® connectors for explosive atmospheres meet US standards (0) April 23, 2018 Han® connectors provide for a reliable and pluggable transmission of power, signal and data, meeting the highest requirements. In addition to its rectangular heavy-duty standard design, the Han® series offers ...
How to select a welding machine (0) April 23, 2018 When it comes to welding, choosing the right machine for the job is just as important as technique. The type of welder you purchase should be suited to the specific ...
Capricorn lines up GR Engineering for $93m gold contract (0) April 23, 2018 GR Engineering has been named as the preferred tenderer to design and construct a processing plant for Capricorn Metals at the Karlawinda gold project in Western Australia.
Proposed Northern Territory mining royalty hike ‘an absolute disaster’ (0) April 20, 2018 Northern Territory Treasurer Nicole Manison has revealed state budget plans to introduce increased royalties on the mining industry, a situation the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Association of Mining ...
Vanadium joins world’s largest battery tech tour for first time (0) April 20, 2018 Australian Vanadium is to join Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s Benchmark World Tour 2018, the first vanadium company to do so.
Atlas Iron chairman explains why MinRes deal should be accepted (0) April 20, 2018 Atlas Iron chairman Eugene Davis has released a statement to shareholders regarding the proposed $280 million scheme of arrangement announced last week with Mineral Resources.
Mount Gibson on track to benefit from premium iron ore demand (0) April 20, 2018 Mount Gibson Iron has bolstered its high-grade iron ore reserves at the Koolan Island restart project in Western Australia as demand for premium product strengthens.
Golding to finalise $350m contract at Baralaba North (0) April 20, 2018 NRW Holdings subsidiary, Golding Contractors, and Wonbindi Coal have extended a limited notice to proceed (LNTP) in regards to the mine plan and contract at the Baralaba North metallurgical coal ...
South32 ups manganese guidance, coal drops (0) April 20, 2018 South32 has released its March quarterly report, detailing extensive plans and figures from its operations, including increased manganese and aluminium production estimates and significantly lowered annual metallurgical coal production.
Evolution delivers record low gold production costs (0) April 20, 2018 Gold miner Evolution Mining has set a new standard for its gold production costs in the March quarter.
Veris subsidiary Aqura signs service deal with BHP (0) April 19, 2018 Information and communications technology (ICT) company Aqura Technologies, a subsidiary of noted planning company Veris, has entered into an agreement with BHP for a three-year services contract that will see ...
St Barbara increases production guidance in Q3 report (0) April 19, 2018 Gold miner St Barbara has released its third quarter (Q3) results, posting an overall steady performance, with no debts and improved production guidance, but a slight dip in gold production ...
Sayona Mining raises $11m for Authier lithium project (0) April 19, 2018 Australian lithium explorer Sayona Mining, known for its lithium projects in Quebec, Canada and Western Australia, has received firm commitments for an oversubscribed capital raising placement to push its Authier ...
Olympic Dam ramp-up ‘slower than expected’ (0) April 19, 2018 BHP’s ramp-up of operations at Olympic Dam following a maintenance program has been slower than expected, forcing the miner to lower its copper production guidance at the South Australian mine.
Mining, resources and energy job advertisements up 35% (0) April 19, 2018 Mining, resources and energy continues to be the jobs category recording the strongest growth in advertisements on recruitment portal, SEEK.
Intermin posts promising results from WA gold drilling (0) April 18, 2018 Gold explorer Intermin Resources, owners of several Western Australian gold interests, has posted positive results from RC (reverse circulation) drilling of the Jacques Find and Yolande deposits at the Teal ...
Galena raises $9 million for Abra lead-silver project in WA (0) April 18, 2018 Galena Mining has announced the successful raising of an oversubscribed $9 million placement that will be used to advance a pre-feasibility study (PFS) at its high-grade Abra lead-silver project in ...
Gascoyne a month from first gold (0) April 18, 2018 Gascoyne Resources is preparing to deliver first gold at the Dalgaranga project in Western Australia next month.
Rio Tinto delivers iron ore growth (0) April 18, 2018 Rio Tinto has released solid results for its 2018 first quarter (Q1), buoyed by year-over-year Pilbara iron ore production growth of 8 per cent, though quarterly growth was down 5 ...
Artemis showcases Pilbara gold nuggets ahead of ‘serious exploration’ (0) April 18, 2018 Artemis Resources’ plan to launch an exploration program on the 47K Patch gold-bearing conglomerates in the Pilbara has been approved by the Western Australian mines department.
Jupiter Mines lists on ASX with massive $240m IPO (0) April 18, 2018 Jupiter Mines, known for its 49.9 per cent-owned Tshipi manganese mine in South Africa (the third-largest in the world) and its Central Yilgarn iron ore project in Western Australia, will ...
Storage and microgrid solutions for mining (0) April 18, 2018 Replacing diesel with renewable energy on remote mine sites is an increasing goal in Australia but one that can’t be achieved without the reliability of energy storage solutions.
Veolia to deliver water treatment plant at gold mine (0) April 18, 2018 Kirkland Lake Gold has awarded Veolia Water Technologies a contract to design and supply a reverse osmosis plant to reduce the chloride levels in the water stream at the Fosterville ...
Northern Territory fracking ban lifted (0) April 17, 2018 $Northern Territory fracking ban lifted$ The Northern Territory has ended its ban on fracking. Chief Minister Michael Gunner today announced the NT Government had accepted all 135 recommendations of an independent fracking inquiry.
Mining drives CIMIC performance (0) April 17, 2018 CIMIC Group released its latest quarterly (Q1) results today, announcing year-over-year growth of 10 per cent to its core businesses, 17 per cent to operating cash flows and a strong ...
Maptek optimises approach for strategic scheduling control (0) April 17, 2018 Mining software company Maptek’s latest release, Evolution 5, delivers an updated interface for scheduling with attributed solids.
OZ closes Prominent Hill open pit (0) April 17, 2018 OZ Minerals has completed its planned closure of the Prominent Hill open pit in South Australia.
Ark Mines signs deal with ABM on Old Pirate gold mine in Tanami (0) April 17, 2018 Ark Mines has agreed to become the operator of the Old Pirate gold mine in Tanami, Northern Territory following an agreement with owner ABM Resources.
AngloGold Ashanti seeks new CEO (0) April 17, 2018 Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan has resigned as chief executive officer of AngloGold Ashanti after five years in the role and 18 years at the company.
OZ Minerals awards $660m Carrapateena contract to Downer (0) April 17, 2018 Downer EDI will deliver underground mining services at OZ Minerals’ Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia after being awarded a $660 million contract at the operation.
Lynas reports strong cash flows and development (0) April 17, 2018 Western Australian rare earths company Lynas Corp has reported positive results in its quarterly report via the ASX.
Core Exploration raises $5 million for Finniss lithium project boost (0) April 16, 2018 Core Exploration is fully funded to complete a pre-feasibility study and feasibility study for its flagship Finniss lithium project near Darwin, Northern Territory.
Celsius shares heat up on maiden Opuwo cobalt resource (0) April 16, 2018 Celsius Resources has revealed what it describes as a “globally significant potential cobalt source” at the Opuwo cobalt project in Namibia, southern Africa, sending the company’s shares flying on the ...
Tungsten Mining on track for more Mt Mulgine funding (0) April 16, 2018 Tungsten Mining plans to raise around $20 million to accelerate development of the Mt Mulgine tungsten project in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
Thiess announces four-year apprenticeship program in QLD and WA (0) April 16, 2018 Leading mining services provider Thiess has announced an intake of mid-year apprentices for its Thiess Apprenticeship Program.
Minotaur forms JV with Andromeda for Rover copper-gold project in NT (0) April 16, 2018 Andromeda Metals and Minotaur Exploration have announced they will form a joint venture for $5 million in exploration funding at Andromeda’s 100 per cent-owned Rover copper-gold project in Tennant Creek, ...
Gorgon expansion to deliver jobs spike for WA (0) April 16, 2018 Chevron’s next expansion of the Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) project offshore Western Australia’s north-west coast is expected to deliver a welcome jobs boost for the state.
Metro starts mining at Bauxite Hills (0) April 16, 2018 Metro Mining has launched mining operations at the Bauxite Hills site near Weipa in Far North Queensland.
Rio declares force majeure in wake of US sanctions against Russia (0) April 16, 2018 Following recent sanctions by the US on certain Russian oligarchs and companies, Rio Tinto is set to invoke a clause to potentially pull out of a contract as a bauxite ...
GroundProbe launches laser technology for open cut mines (0) April 16, 2018 GroundProbe has released its first laser-based monitoring solution to give early warning of impending collapses of open pit mine walls, dams, mine dumps and vegetated slopes that can begin years ...
PNG LNG production restarts early following earthquake (0) April 13, 2018 Production at the PNG LNG project in Papua New Guinea has resumed following the temporary shutdown of operations caused by the severe earthquake that struck the country in February.
ABC Refinery gains Shanghai Gold Exchange accreditation (0) April 13, 2018 Australian gold company ABC Refinery, which produces ABC Bullion products, has received accreditation from the prestigious Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE), the body through which all official export gold sales to ...
CIMIC chair predicts strong growth for mining in 2018 (0) April 13, 2018 CIMIC executive chairman Marcelino Fernándo Verdes has cited the company’s strong position moving into 2018 following strong returns in 2017.
South32 adds 14 years to Energy Developments contract at Cannington (0) April 13, 2018 South32 has extended Energy Developments’ electricity supply contract at the Cannington silver-lead-zinc mine in North Queensland by 14 years to 2032.
Kingspan delivers a compact and cost-effective wastewater system to accommodate 300 on-site workers in QLD (0) April 13, 2018 The Kingspan Commercial BioDisc® was selected for a coal mine project in Queensland that produces 10 million tonnes of hard coking coal per year. There are 300 on-site workers who ...
World’s first coal-to-hydrogen plant trial commissioned for Victoria (0) April 13, 2018 The Loy Yang brown coal power station in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley is to become a test site for a first-of-its-kind coal-to-hydrogen clean energy pilot.
Clive Palmer makes $1.8bn counterclaim against Queensland Nickel liquidators (0) April 13, 2018 Clive Palmer is seeking $1.8 billion in damages from the liquidators of Queensland Nickel, his collapsed refinery near Townsville, in the state’s Supreme Court.
Australian Vanadium locks in funding as metal value strengthens (0) April 12, 2018 Australian Vanadium has secured $3 million through a share placement to fund activities at its flagship Gabanintha vanadium project in Western Australia.
Oklo Resources receives $15m for Mali gold projects (0) April 12, 2018 ASX-listed Australian explorer Oklo Resources has announced a firm commitment from investors to the tune of $15 million for its gold exploration acceleration plans in Mali, West Africa. The funds, ...
Aus Tin awards contract for Granville expansion (0) April 12, 2018 Aus Tin Mining has awarded a contract to Jemrok to undertake mining activities and the construction of a tailings storage facility for the Granville tin mine expansion in Tasmania.
Rio Tinto addresses executive pay structure (0) April 12, 2018 Rio Tinto plc has held its annual general meeting at its London headquarters, with chief executive Jean Sebastien (JS) Jacques and chairman Simon Thompson delivering speeches to attendees.
Cost blowout hits Kin’s Leonora gold project (0) April 12, 2018 Gold aspirant Kin Mining has reigned in construction of its Leonora gold project in Western Australia as it conducts a review of the operation’s development costs and timeline.
Former NSW coal plant to be repurposed for blockchain (0) April 12, 2018 Redbank coal-fired power station, under care and maintenance since 2014 in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, is to be repurposed as the IOT Blockchain Application Centre (BAC) for the ...
Caterpillar unveils trio of articulated trucks (0) April 12, 2018 Caterpillar has announced three articulated trucks — 730, 730 EJ (Ejector) and 735 — to replace the manufacturer’s C Series predecessors.
Australian Vanadium MD says the metal needs a Tesla-like influence (0) April 11, 2018 Australian Vanadium managing director Vincent Algar has stated at a conference in Hong Kong that vanadium needs a figure like Elon Musk of Tesla to boost investment in the metal.
Fortescue kick-starts autonomous expansion at Chichester Hub (0) April 11, 2018 Fortescue Metals Group’s first haul trucks fitted with Autonomous Haulage Technology (AHS) as part of its current expansion are now operating at the Christmas Creek site in the Pilbara.
Deloitte report says mining taxes doubled in the last year (0) April 11, 2018 The Australian mining sector doubled its economic contribution over the last year thanks to massive tax increases in 2016–17, according to David Byers, interim chief executive of the Minerals Council ...
Western Areas backs Odysseus with $32m investment (0) April 11, 2018 The nickel miner has approved plans to launch a $32 million early works program on the Odysseus project at its Cosmos operations in Western Australia.
Volvo launches new haulers (0) April 11, 2018 Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled its new range of rigid haulers to customers and dealers at the company’s Motherwell facility in Scotland.
Storage shaping power solutions in mining (0) April 11, 2018 Renewable energy and storage is greatly impacting Australia’s mining industry by providing a solution to long-term power reliability and a reduction in emissions and costs.
Minerals Council appoints Tania Constable as CEO (0) April 10, 2018 Tania Constable has been appointed as the Minerals Council of Australia’s (MCA) next chief executive officer.
Arbitrator sides with PanAust in first stage of Highlands Pacific proceedings (0) April 10, 2018 Arbitrator Richard Chesterman QC has made a first stage decision in the dispute between Papua New Guinea-focused Highlands Pacific and PanAust over the former’s 20 per cent interest in the ...
Galileo targets $15m from IPO (0) April 10, 2018 Cobalt-nickel explorer Galileo Mining is seeking to raise up to $15 million through an initial public offering (IPO) as it moves towards listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) next ...
Copper Mountain Mining now dual listed, gets ASX boost following Altona deal (0) April 10, 2018 Canadian company Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (CMMC) is now trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) following its $93 million acquisition of Altona Mining.
Australian Mining partners with the 2018 Queensland Mining Awards (0) April 10, 2018 Australian Mining is now a media partner of the 2018 Queensland Mining Awards, co-hosted by the Bowen Basin Mining Club (BBMC) and Queensland Resources Council and taking place on on ...
South32 to develop solar farm at Cannington mine (0) April 10, 2018 South32 plans to use solar energy to power key infrastructure at its Cannington lead-silver operation in Queensland.
Rio Tinto pays $US5.1bn in taxes and royalties (0) April 10, 2018 Rio Tinto has released information pertaining to its taxes and royalties paid in 2017. The company paid $US5.1 billion in all, with a notable majority of $US3.8 billion going towards ...
Lucapa to launch next phase of Brooking exploration (0) April 10, 2018 Lucapa Diamond Company has secured funding that will be used to start its next exploration program at the Brooking diamond project in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Kirkland Lake Gold posts quarterly production growth of 13% (0) April 9, 2018 Following the posting of record-breaking quarterly and annual company results in January, Kirkland Lake Gold has released its latest quarterly (Q1) figures, showing growth of 13 per cent compared with ...
Resource exports will hit $1 trillion within five years, says gov’t (0) April 9, 2018 The Australian Government has released its latest quarterly report for the national resources and energy sector, the Resources and Energy Quarterly, which projects the Office of the Chief Economist’s outlook ...
Mineral Resources to acquire Atlas Iron (0) April 9, 2018 Mineral Resources (MinRes) has secured a deal to acquire iron ore company Atlas Iron through a scheme of arrangement that values the target at around $280 million.
Troy Resources achieves record gold production for quarter (0) April 9, 2018 Troy Resources has announced that its Guyanese gold operation Karouni has achieved a company record of 21,703 ounces (oz) of gold production for the quarter ending March 2018.
Coal wagon delivery bolsters Aurizon in the Hunter Valley (0) April 9, 2018 Rail operator Aurizon has received a newly-built batch of coal wagons at the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales.
Arrow Minerals forms joint venture with Pacton Gold (0) April 6, 2018 Arrow Minerals has made an agreement with TSXV-listed Canadian junior Pacton Gold for the latter to acquire an 80 per cent interest in Arrow Minerals’ subsidiary Arrow Pilbara.
Gold Road starts work on $23m greenfields campaign (0) April 6, 2018 Gold Road Resources has launched its $23 million 2018 greenfields exploration drilling campaign in Western Australia.
Indigenous Njamal family lands Pilbara Minerals transport contract with NPJV (0) April 6, 2018 NPJV, a joint venture between Njamal Services and Pilbara Resource Group, has partnered with Njamal traditional owners to provide bus services for Pilbara Minerals workers at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum mine ...
Dysart East coal project to create hundreds of jobs (0) April 6, 2018 Bengal Coal has secured a mining lease for the Dysart East coal project in the Bowen Basin of Queensland until 2039.