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False COVID-19 test result declared for late QLD miner (0) June 3, 2020 The passing of a 30-year-old Blackwater miner has been incorrectly linked to COVID-19, with a post-mortem test confirming a false positive result for the virus.
Hastings to supply Schaeffler with rare earths for 10 years (0) June 3, 2020 Hastings Technology Metals has inked a master agreement with German automotive supplier Schaeffler Technologies AG for the supply of its mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC).
Perseus to expand gold empire with $60m takeover (0) June 3, 2020 Perseus Mining intends to acquire Exore Resources in a deal that values the target at just under $60 million.
QLD declares regulated monopolies over coal infrastructure (0) June 3, 2020 Queensland has provided the coal industry with regulatory certainty over rail and port infrastructure that is critical to the sector.
Rare coloured diamonds to be unearthed in Canada (0) June 3, 2020 EHR Resources has partnered with North Arrow Minerals to explore the Naujaat diamond project in Canada under a new agreement.
Inmarsat launches Tailings Insight to support safer management (0) June 3, 2020 Inmarsat has launched a new Internet of Things (IoT) solution for monitoring mining tailings storage facilities.
Newcrest raises $200m on top of billion-dollar placement (0) June 2, 2020 Newcrest Mining has raised an additional $200 million, after attracting $1 billion in funding during April, to support its gold expansion in Ecuador.
Evolution considers sale of Cracow gold mine (0) June 2, 2020 Evolution Mining has confirmed media speculation that it is evaluating the divestment of the Cracow gold mine in Queensland.
Newmont on track to reach 2020 emissions targets (0) June 2, 2020 Newmont has significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions across its operations, with the company’s 2019 sustainability report showing that it has almost fulfilled this year’s targets.
Iron ore prices break $US100/t (0) June 2, 2020 Iron ore prices have moved beyond $US100 ($147) per tonne this week following supply concerns and uncertainty in the iron ore market due to worsening COVID-19 situation in Brazil.
Hastings Deering to offer 40 apprenticeship positions (0) June 2, 2020 Hastings Deering is set to open applications for its 2021 apprenticeship program to fill 40 new positions across Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Vulcan Energy strengthens European lithium project through sustainability initiatives (0) June 1, 2020 Vulcan Energy Resources has doubled its share price since its low point in March, when COVID-19 struck global markets.
Alliance pursue next major nickel discovery (0) June 1, 2020 Australian Vanadium, Lithium Australia and private company Mercator Metals have banded together to explore nickel sulphides in the Coates Mafic Intrusion, part of Australian Vanadium’s Coates project near Perth in ...
Rio Tinto to review plans for Aboriginal site (0) June 1, 2020 Rio Tinto intends to urgently review mining plans at the Juukan Gorge area in Western Australia after the company detonated explosives at a sacred Indigenous site.
Fortescue loses bid to appeal court decision over Pilbara land (0) June 1, 2020 The High Court on Friday dismissed Fortescue Metals Group’s application to appeal a native title decision covering its Solomon iron ore mine in Western Australia.
High Aussie gold prices contribute to lower production: Surbiton (0) June 1, 2020 Australian gold production fell by 10 tonnes, or 12 per cent from the previous quarter during the March period, according to gold consultants Surbiton Associates.
Monadelphous revels in $150m of contract wins (0) June 1, 2020 Monadelphous Group has secured construction and maintenance contracts, including with four Australian mining giants, worth a combined value of around $150 million.
Middle Island to launch Sandstone second phase drilling this week (0) June 1, 2020 Middle Island Resources has encountered a fifth new gold deposit that concluded its first drilling campaign at the Sandstone project in Western Australia this year.
BMA, Adani to hire local QLD residents (0) May 29, 2020 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) and Adani Mining are recruiting their future workers, with applications for each company’s apprenticeship and graduate programs now open.
Fortescue commits $20m in aid to Solomon contractors (0) May 29, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has approved $20 million in financial support for nine Aboriginal contractors.
BHP announced as key sponsor for Austmine 2021 innovation event (0) May 29, 2020 BHP is backing Austmine’s next mining innovation conference, which will be held in Perth on May 25-27 next year.
Endeavour Awards finalists 2020 (0) May 29, 2020 The finalists of the 17th Endeavour Awards have been announced despite the challenges that the manufacturing sector faces.
Components Only new commercial manager sets sights on growth (0) May 29, 2020 Brisbane-based Components Only, the high-profile supplier of heavy equipment components, has welcomed Jeffery Chua to its expanding operations.
Rio Tinto reveals breakthrough scandium extraction from waste (0) May 28, 2020 Rio Tinto has uncovered a new method to recover high-purity scandium oxide using waste from the production of titanium dioxide at its production facilities in Canada.
Antipa pushes Citadel ahead through Rio Tinto agreement (0) May 28, 2020 Joint venture partners Rio Tinto and Antipa Minerals have further progressed the exploration program at the Citadel project in the Paterson province of Western Australia.
AusIMM, Cahoot upskill sector with Mining 4.0 Academy (0) May 28, 2020 The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has teamed up with Cahoot Learning to launch the Mining 4.0 Academy, which comprises practical courses to uplift skills and capabilities.
QLD needs resources sector ‘more than ever’ as COVID-19 strikes (0) May 28, 2020 The Queensland Government has called on the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) to maximise the resource sector’s role in post-coronavirus recovery.
Pit N Portal wins Kambalda contract with Mincor (0) May 28, 2020 Mincor Resources has awarded an underground mining contract to Pit N Portal for the Kambalda nickel operations in Western Australia.
Ancient gold deposits could lead to new discoveries: CSIRO (0) May 28, 2020 CSIRO has discovered that distinctive rock patterns in the Yilgarn province in Western Australia could indicate the presence of gold deposits.
Fortescue reinstates normal FIFO operations on the back of mandatory testing (0) May 28, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group is set to return to normal operational rosters of two weeks on, one week off, starting from June 22.
More certainty in new project agreements: ScoMo (0) May 27, 2020 The federal government has created industrial relations working groups that will initiate discussions regarding casual and fixed term employees, while also adding greenfields agreements to the agenda.
Iron ore prices soar amid Brazil’s worsening COVID-19 crisis (0) May 27, 2020 Brazil’s worsening COVID-19 crisis and the reduced shipment of iron ore from the South American country have led to a surge in global iron ore prices on the back of resilient ...
Legend uncovers Mawson’s best drill hole to date (0) May 27, 2020 Legend Mining is honing in on what could be a potential Nova-style discovery, recording its best drill hole result so far at the Rockford project’s Mawson prospect in Western Australia.
Fortescue selects Downer for $450m Eliwana contract (0) May 27, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has again contracted Downer to complete works at the Eliwana iron ore mine in Western Australia, this time for early mining and maintenance services.
Metso launches cost-saving modularised crushing stations (0) May 27, 2020 Metso has updated its crushing and screening mining stations with two modularised variants that aim to deliver lower capital expenditure.
BHP pledges $3.3m to support Aboriginal businesses through pandemic (0) May 27, 2020 BHP is taking steps to protect and support the remote Aboriginal communities it operates in, on top of its $50 million vital resources fund.
Western Australia vows to fix royalty rates for industrial minerals (0) May 27, 2020 Minerals mined for use in the building and construction sector in Western Australia will not see an increase in royalty rates for the next five years.
Metro Mining delays Bauxite Hills expansion amid market uncertainties (0) May 27, 2020 Metro Mining expects to put back its planned $51.4 million Bauxite Hills expansion amid market uncertainties sparked by the COVID-19.
Downer contracts Track’em for ‘complex’ project (0) May 27, 2020 Downer has awarded its third contract to Track’em this year for the tracking of materials for development and maintenance work on a coal seam gas facility.
Palmer lodges challenge over WA border closure (0) May 26, 2020 Clive Palmer has submitted documents to the High Court opposing the Western Australia border closure, calling it “unconstitutional”.
Demand for Australian minerals slows during April (0) May 26, 2020 Australian commodities have continued to be on demand throughout April despite exports slipping from record-high levels in March.
Vale departs New Caldonia as a New Century dawns (0) May 26, 2020 New Century Resources is set to acquire Vale’s Goro nickel-cobalt mine in New Caledonia, a move that is supported by substantial shareholder IGO.
MCA urges federal government to consider mining reforms (0) May 26, 2020 Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) is pushing the federal government to introduce reforms to protect the minerals industry and fast track Australia’s post-COVID economic recovery.
Lynas encounters political hurdle in US rare earth contract (0) May 26, 2020 Lynas Corporation’s contract for a United States-based heavy rare earth separation facility is uncertain after the government decided to rethink its decision.
Stavely receives licences to advance Victorian copper-gold projects (0) May 26, 2020 The Victorian Government has granted Stavely Minerals two key retention licences to advance the Stavely copper-gold and Ararat copper projects in Victoria.
Sandvik shifts mindset underground with Artisan Z50 (0) May 26, 2020 The Artisan Z50 battery-electric haul truck has given underground mining companies a vision of what a cleaner, safer mining future could look like in Australia earlier than many expected. Changing the ...
Western Areas takes Panoramic stake as Savannah re-start looms (0) May 25, 2020 Panoramic Resources has found a saviour in Western Areas as part of plans to raise up to $90 million to undertake development activities prior to re-starting the Savannah mine in ...
BHP a step closer to boosting Olympic Dam copper output (0) May 25, 2020 The South Australian Government has advanced BHP’s proposal to increase copper production at the Olympic Dam mine from 200,000 to 350,000 tonnes per annum.
Habrok challenges Goldsea for Alto Metals takeover (0) May 25, 2020 Habrok Mining has entered the race to acquire Alto Metals, submitting an off-market takeover offer for all shares in the company.
Ausmex puts Gilded Rose off the market (0) May 25, 2020 Ausmex Mining Group has offloaded the Gilded Rose gold project in Queensland for $4 million after facing difficulties selling the asset.
Sandfire keeps DeGrussa on track despite restrictions (0) May 25, 2020 Sandfire Resources has continued to operate the DeGrussa mine in Western Australia at full capacity, achieving strong production and milling rates during the June quarter.
Core to secure another lithium offtake despite softening market (0) May 25, 2020 Core Lithium is set to sign an agreement with Geneva-based Transamine for product from the Finniss project in the Northern Territory.
Fortescue eyes copper with strategic investment (0) May 25, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has diversified its asset portfolio further into copper by investing $C1.38 million ($1.5 million) in Candente Copper, which owns a large-scale open pit project in Peru.
Edgar Basto becomes president of BHP Minerals Australia (0) May 25, 2020 BHP has appointed Edgar Basto as its Minerals Australia president, effective July 1, having been in the role of acting president since last November.
Victoria minerals exploration gets cash boost (0) May 22, 2020 Victoria is set to defer the collection of $3.5 million in rent and annual fees until January next year to give an immediate boost to mining and exploration companies.
Quantum technology potentially worth $4bn for mineral exploration (0) May 22, 2020 Australia’s emerging quantum technology sector can increase mineral exploration and is identified as “the most promising long-term opportunity for Australia”, according to CSIRO’s ‘Growing Australia’s Quantum Technology Industry’ report.
Court ruling on casual entitlements sparks industry outcry (0) May 22, 2020 Casual workers who have worked regular and systematic hours are now entitled a permanent employee’s entitlements, according to a Federal Court of Australia judgment.
Kalium Lakes to overcome setback at Beyondie project (0) May 22, 2020 Kalium Lakes will advance the Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP) in Western Australia through to first production by raising fresh working capital.
What are the roles in demand across mining? (0) May 21, 2020 The mining and resources industry has not been one of the biggest contributors to job advertising growth in the first half of May, but it is not void of opportunities.
CSIRO reveals unique mineral detection method (0) May 21, 2020 Mining and exploration companies may soon pinpoint reserves of valuable minerals using a new water tasting approach developed by the CSIRO.
NRW rides out COVID-19 off the back of contract success (0) May 21, 2020 NRW Holdings has released a performance report for April 2020 that shows the company remains in good stead following a string of successful contracts and acquisitions this financial year.
Whitehaven clears Vickery expansion hurdle (0) May 21, 2020 The New South Wales Government has given Whitehaven Coal the all-clear to extend the Vickery coal mine in New South Wales.
Westgold inks water agreement with Australian Vanadium (0) May 21, 2020 Australian Vanadium has signed an agreement with Westgold Resources for water access assistance at its Western Australian vanadium project.
CopperString 2.0 powers Queensland’s future mining jobs (0) May 21, 2020 The Queensland Government is fast tracking the CopperString 2.0 high voltage transmission line to provide cheaper power and turbo-charge investment across the North West Minerals Province.
Micromine introduces a new suite of chart-stoppers (0) May 20, 2020 A picture paints a thousand words and new charting technology available in the latest release of MICROMINE’s award-winning software suite, takes visual data display to the next level.
Rio Tinto to relax COVID-19 restrictions in WA (0) May 20, 2020 Rio Tinto is set de-escalate its coronavirus controls in Western Australia as the state enters its second phase of easing COVID-19 restrictions.
Tianqi Group to offload stakes in lithium subsidiary (0) May 20, 2020 Tianqi Lithium has suffered another blow from the softening lithium market after its parent company, Chengdu Tianqi Industry Group, put part of the the company on sale.
Alkane committed to demerger of Australian Strategic Materials (0) May 20, 2020 Alkane Resources has pledged to progress with its plan to separate from Australian Strategic Materials, the owner of the $1.3 billion Dubbo project.
Rio Tinto to advance drilling at Frisco earn-in project (0) May 20, 2020 Rio Tinto is ready to launch a diamond drilling program at Alderan Resources’ Frisco copper-gold-silver project in Utah, United States.
Gold Industry Group presents job opportunities (0) May 20, 2020 The Gold Industry Group has launched a new online hub to act as a source of information on job and career pathway opportunities in the Australian gold industry.
Newcrest fulfils Cadia water needs in land of drought (0) May 20, 2020 Newcrest Mining has secured adequate levels of water to continue producing without restraint at the Cadia operations in New South Wales.
BHP halts Jimblebar operations to boost safety (0) May 20, 2020 BHP has briefly paused operations at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia after a few weeks of low level safety accidents.
Newmont considers drilling restart after coronavirus delays (0) May 20, 2020 Newmont Corporation has revised its 2020 outlook due to uncertainty associated with coronavirus, including changes to its development schedule and budget.
Image hangs on to guidance despite slipping sales (0) May 20, 2020 Image Resources has noted softening demand for heavy mineral concentrate in May after completing its sale as planned a month prior.
Mongolia to construct Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi power plant (0) May 19, 2020 The Mongolian Government has notified Rio Tinto that it will develop a state-owned coal-fired power plant to fuel the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine.
Australian Pacific Coal to modify Dartbrook restart proposal (0) May 19, 2020 Australian Pacific Coal’s appeal to extend the mothballed Dartbrook underground coal mine in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley remains in negotiation between the company and the Independent Planning Commission (IPC).
QLD to launch resources community fund (0) May 19, 2020 The Queensland Government has reached an agreement with major resources companies in the state to create a $100 million Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF).
AusIMM continues to deliver 2020 conferences (0) May 19, 2020 The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) is set to launch a series of digital conferences this year, including the uranium, lithium and Minesafe conferences.
Metso, Outotec make headway in merger completion (0) May 19, 2020 Metso and Outotec have announced a board of directors ahead of the two companies’ combined Metso Outotec organisation.
Agrimin achieves major status for Mackay potash project (0) May 18, 2020 The Australian government has granted a major project status to Agrimin’s Mackay potash project in Western Australia, highlighting its significance to the economy.
Terracom makes Universal Coal acquisition compulsory (0) May 18, 2020 TerraCom has tightened its hold on Universal Coal as it moves to acquire all of the shares it does not already own in the company.
Glencore ventures to Ireland for zinc (0) May 18, 2020 Glencore is aiming to expand its zinc portfolio by increasing an interest in Vancouver-based junior Group Eleven Resources.
Fortescue awards Iron Bridge contract to Aboriginal business (0) May 18, 2020 Fortescue Metal Group has contracted Cundaline to complete the West Canning Basin earthworks at the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto, BHP’s female leaders on path to directorships with MCA (0) May 18, 2020 The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has awarded scholarships to three women in the minerals industry to help them secure company board positions.
Gold Fields powers Agnew mine with hybrid renewable energy (0) May 18, 2020 Gold Fields and EDL have completed the 56 megawatt hybrid renewable project in the Agnew mine in Western Australia, delivering up to 70 per cent of the mine’s power requirements.
Top five mining stories last week (0) May 18, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including Rio Tinto creating an additional 300 jobs to support its Western Australian iron ore business. Rio ...
Gold prices zig zag to three-year highs (0) May 15, 2020 Australian gold prices have climbed back up to three-year highs at the end of this week, hitting $2673.56, according to data from ABC Bullion.
Gascoyne puts Dalgaranga back on track (0) May 15, 2020 Gascoyne has produced more than six thousand ounces of gold at record grades for the fourth consecutive month at the Dalgaranga gold mine in Western Australia.
Red 5 launches King of the Hills recruitment drive (0) May 15, 2020 Red 5 remains on track to complete the final feasibility studies for the King of the Hills gold mine in Western Australia during the September quarter.
Oversupply, high costs pressure Alcoa’s future smelting business (0) May 15, 2020 Alcoa is still reviewing the future of its aluminum smelting business amid the COVID-19 crisis and stock overhang.
Legend flags huge mineralised system in Mawson (0) May 15, 2020 Legend Mining’s latest diamond drillhole results at the Rockford project in Western Australia have provided further evidence that a large mineralised system is present at the Mawson prospect.
RPMGlobal’s HAULSIM software links Lac à Paul mine to port (0) May 15, 2020 RPMGlobal has helped Arianne Phosphate move the Lac à Paul phosphate project in Canada closer to development with its mining stimulation tool, HAULSIM.
Pembroke secures go-ahead for Olive Downs coal mine (0) May 15, 2020 Pembroke Resources has received a mine approval from Australia’s environmental and government authorities for the Olive Downs coal project in Moranbah, Queensland.
BHP-backed SolGold accepts $155m funding from Franco-Nevada (0) May 14, 2020 SolGold has signed a $US100 million ($155 million) agreement with Franco-Nevada Corp for the Alpala copper-gold project and the Cascabel license in northern Ecuador.
METS sector wins funding boost to help revive exports (0) May 14, 2020 The Australian Government is backing small and medium enterprises with a funding package worth more than $4.9 million for export hubs across the country.
Chalice propels Julimar’s growth with $30m raising (0) May 14, 2020 Chalice Gold Mines has received strong backing for the next stage of the Julimar project in Western Australia, raising $30 million.
Metso, Outotec stride towards merger (0) May 14, 2020 The European Commission has approved the proposed combination of Metso’s minerals business and Outotec, with the merger on track for completion in June.
Northern Minerals to jump on renewables at Browns Range (0) May 14, 2020 Northern Minerals plans to use renewable energy to power the Browns Range rare earth operation in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto provides $165m in contract works to Civmec (0) May 14, 2020 Rio Tinto has awarded Civmec with a contract for significant development works at Rio Tinto’s Mesa A operational hub in the Robe Valley, Western Australia.
Infrastructure SA calls for holistic water management to grow mining sector (0) May 14, 2020 Infrastructure SA has released a 20-year infrastructure strategy for South Australia that includes short- and long-term strategies to grow the state’s resources sector.
Rio Tinto to hire hundreds of skilled workers in WA (0) May 14, 2020 Rio Tinto has created more than 300 jobs to support its iron ore business in Western Australia.
Techking’s supply of specialist tyres unaffected by pandemic (0) May 14, 2020 Leading global tyre manufacturer Techking’s supply of high-quality tyres for the Australian mining and construction industries remains unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
NPE delivers Australia’s first rental Cat 994K Wheel Loader to Rio Tinto’s Marandoo Mine in WA (0) May 13, 2020 National Group’s premier brand, National Plant & Equipment (NPE), has delivered a brand new Cat 994K Wheel Loader to Rio Tinto’s Marandoo Mine Site.
Rio Tinto eyes M&A opportunities amid COVID-19 uncertainties (0) May 13, 2020 Rio Tinto chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques has noted that his company is keeping a close watch on merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities in a bid to overcome the market uncertainties ...
BHP CEO zooms in on employees’ capabilities amid tech restructuring (0) May 13, 2020 BHP chief executive Mike Henry has expressed his confidence in the company’s employees to deliver “safer, leaner and high performing” operations in all parts of the business.
Newmont joins study on the role of independent mining inquiries (0) May 13, 2020 Newmont has formed a partnership with the University of Queensland and the Australian National University to study the role and effectiveness of independent inquiries in the mining industry.
Major gold discoveries plummet in the past decade (0) May 13, 2020 Gold may have been making headlines for high prices and being a safe haven for investors, but S&P Global Market Intelligence has reported a decade of underperformance for gold discoveries.
SSR cashes in on $2.6bn Alacer takeover to form huge gold producer (0) May 13, 2020 Alacer Gold has merged with Canada’s SSR Mining through a $2.6 billion buyout deal, capitalising on a global surge in gold prices.
Caterpillar expands MineStar Solutions with Edge (0) May 13, 2020 Caterpillar is set to augment the Cat MineStar Solutions suite of technologies with a new platform, MineStar Edge, which is also suitable for smaller mining operations.
The dangers of going dark: Why a strong marketing presence now is key to increasing market share post-COVID (0) May 13, 2020 Prime Creative Media continues its Engine Room series, offering complimentary resources to companies to help navigate the COVID-19 crisis. John Murphy, CEO Prime Creative Media, offers this guide on the dangers ...
National Plant sends Cat 994K to work at Rio Tinto’s Marandoo mine (0) May 13, 2020 National Plant and Equipment has delivered Australia’s first rental Cat 994K wheel loader to Rio Tinto’s Marandoo mine in Western Australia.
Alkane hands back Orange East tenement to RareX (0) May 12, 2020 Alkane has given back the RareX-owned Orange East gold project to focus its attention on its highly prospective discoveries at the Boda copper-gold deposit in New South Wales.
2020 Women in Industry Awards nominations now open (0) May 12, 2020 The Women in Industry Awards provides an opportunity to celebrate the success of females in the mining industry, with 2020 award nominations open until July 3.
Mining achieves record tax, royalty payments (0) May 12, 2020 Australia’s minerals sector has paid $39.3 billion in company taxes and royalties in the 2018-19 financial year, a record high for the sector.
Newmont gives Valmec second Tanami contract (0) May 12, 2020 Valmec has secured a contract with Newmont for the Tanami gold mine’s stage two expansion project in the Northern Territory.
Horizon Minerals kicks off gold mining at Boorara (0) May 12, 2020 Horizon Minerals has mobilised its mining operations at the Boorara gold mine near Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.
Queensland to probe Grosvenor accident (0) May 12, 2020 The Queensland Government will investigate what caused an underground explosion at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland last week.
Mining councils challenge environmental act for post-COVID-19 recovery (0) May 12, 2020 The Minerals Council of Australia is among mining councils that have called for a reform of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to aid a better environment, more ...
Chalice builds momentum at Julimar discovery (0) May 11, 2020 Chalice Gold Mines has confirmed widespread platinum-group elements (PGE) mineralisation at the Julimar project in Western Australia.
Mining contracts strengthen CIMIC performance (0) May 11, 2020 CIMIC Group has delivered strong results for the 2020 March quarter, with its mining operations showing growth during the recent impact of COVID-19. The company’s revenue stood at $3.3 billion in ...
Lucapa uncovers massive diamond shortly after Lulo mining recommences (0) May 11, 2020 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered another 100-plus carat white diamond from the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, central Africa.
Alkane’s latest Tomingley approval could extend mine life (0) May 11, 2020 Alkane Resources has received approval from the New South Wales Resources Regulator to build an exploration drive at the Tomingley gold operations near Dubbo to access more deposits.
Australia to overtake China as world’s largest gold producer: Resources Monitor (0) May 11, 2020 The gold industry is faring well during the coronavirus pandemic that is affecting so many other industries around the world, according to Resources Monitor’s latest report.
Track’em asset tracking software grows in popularity (0) May 11, 2020 Track’em’s materials tracking platform has driven growth in the company despite a focus on guarding budgets during COVID-19.
Stanmore backs Golden Investments’ takeover bid (0) May 11, 2020 Stanmore Coal’s board has urged shareholders to accept an offer from Singapore-based Golden Investments to buy-out the company.
Mineral exports climb in March despite pandemic (0) May 11, 2020 Solid growth in mineral exports during March has guided Australia’s trade surplus to a record $10.6 billion in seasonally adjusted terms.
Anglo American re-enters Grosvenor after accident (0) May 11, 2020 Anglo American has commenced a staged re-entry of the Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland after receiving approval from the state’s mines inspectorate.
Top five mining stories last week (0) May 11, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the future of Australian diamond miner Gibb River Diamonds.
BHP expedites hiring plans, appoints new board members (0) May 8, 2020 BHP has allocated six-month contracts to around 1100 of the 1500 people that were targeted for recruitment through the company’s contractor partners.
Rio Tinto pressured to set scope three emissions target (0) May 8, 2020 Rio Tinto’s annual general meeting has revealed an increase in shareholder votes that encouraged the company to set scope three emissions target.
Barrick cancels Porgera guidance following mine lease block (0) May 8, 2020 Barrick Gold has withdrawn its 2020 guidance from the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea following the government’s decision not to renew the Canadian company’s 20-year special mining lease.
Proof in the Pudding for Middle Island gold discoveries (0) May 8, 2020 Middle Island Resources has announced yet another gold deposit at the Sandstone project in Western Australia.
Australian Potash receives EPA approval for Lake Wells (0) May 8, 2020 The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has backed Australian Potash to start minor and preliminary works at its Lake Wells sulphate of potash project.
Ability to attract talent relies on industry narrative: BDO (0) May 8, 2020 Attracting the millennial talent pool is crucial for mining companies to retain their social licence to operate, according to BDO’s global head of natural resources Sherif Andrawes.
Western Australia eases formal procedures amid COVID-19 (0) May 8, 2020 Western Australia is set to streamline administrative procedures to encourage more individuals and businesses to use government online services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fosterville pushes through COVID-19 restrictions (0) May 7, 2020 Kirkland Lake Gold expects the coronavirus pandemic to impact production profile of the Fosterville operations in Victoria.
BHP fits South Flank with CPS all composite roller conveyor (0) May 7, 2020 Conveyor Products & Solutions (CPS) is supplying the first all composite roller conveyor in the Pilbara region to BHP’s South Flank iron ore project.
Relief for Queensland explorers with government’s new package (0) May 7, 2020 The Queensland Government has joined other Australian states in extending financial support for explorers in a bid to increase job opportunities in the resources sector.
Sandvik launches Peak Screening solution (0) May 7, 2020 Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has unveiled its Peak Screening solution for mining and quarrying operations, which can be customised for site-specific requirements.
ITM introduces new Liebherr R9350 Easy Master Link design (0) May 7, 2020 ITM’s focus on customers’ safety and the continuous improvement of its products has driven the design of the new ITM Liebherr R9350 Easy Master Link.
Next-gen Cat 6060 steps up efficiency, safety, durability (0) May 7, 2020 Caterpillar has released its next-generation Cat 6060 hydraulic shovel, which has multiple design enhancements for better performance and increased durability.
Anglo American suspends Grosvenor mine (0) May 7, 2020 Anglo American has halted operations at the Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland after an accident that injured five people.
Major mining companies trial particle sorting technique (0) May 7, 2020 BHP, Norton Gold Fields and Saracen Mineral Holdings are working with the Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction on a study that could transform the way ore particles are ...
BHP reaches halfway mark of $50m COVID-19 support fund (0) May 6, 2020 BHP has allocated $25 million from its $50 million Vital Resources Fund over the past six weeks to support regional communities during COVID-19.
Newmont buoyant behind higher production, gold prices (0) May 6, 2020 Newmont has reported a more than ninefold rise in earnings in the first quarter of this year, a period that included a number of activities that impacted its Australian operations.
Mining giants urged to ramp up emissions reduction efforts (0) May 6, 2020 Only two of the 10 largest mining companies are on track to limit climate change to two degrees Celsius, according to the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI).
Geoscientist jobs set to overcome coronavirus despite taking hit (0) May 6, 2020 Unemployment rates for geoscientists continued to rise in the 2020 March quarter, however fears of a severe impact to the sector from COVID-19 has not yet transpired, according to the ...
RPMGlobal enhances scheduling experience with XPAC Solutions 3.0 (0) May 6, 2020 RPMGlobal has laid the foundations for future enhancements to the XPAC Solutions scheduling tool, which includes upgrades to its user interface.
St Barbara’s Simberi mine life extended to FY2035 (0) May 6, 2020 St Barbara is aiming to expand the Simberi sulphide project in Papua New Guinea after a pre-feasibility study (PFS) confirmed mine life at the project would be extended to 35 ...
Fortescue optimistic about Chinese steel recovery (0) May 6, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Elizabeth Gaines is confident that Chinese steel demand will support Australia’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
IGO, Rumble thunder into Fraser Range (0) May 6, 2020 IGO is set to begin drilling for nickel, copper and zinc at the Thunderdome joint venture project in the Fraser Range, Western Australia.
Exore 530,000oz maiden gold resource suggests more to come (0) May 5, 2020 Despite extreme volatility in equities markets, gold remains on the radar of many investors as it continues to trade above $US1700 ($2635) per ounce.
Chalice’s discovery streak continues at Julimar (0) May 5, 2020 Chalice Gold Mines has completed drilling at the Gonneville nickel-copper-platinum group elements (PGE) discovery within Western Australia’s Julimar project.
Anson targets ground near major WA nickel discovery (0) May 5, 2020 Anson Resources has agreed to acquire the Bull nickel-copper-platinum group elements (PGE) project located on the same strike as Chalice Gold Mines’ Julimar discovery.
AVZ to drive Manono forward with $10.6m raising (0) May 5, 2020 AVZ Minerals has executed an equity placement that will see Chinese lithium chemical producer Yibin Tianyi Lithium Industry take a 9 per cent stake in the company for $10.6 million.
Glencore’s fall in coking coal output softened by thermal coal (0) May 5, 2020 Glencore has greeted 2020 with a steep decline to its Australian coking coal production, but its thermal coal portfolio offset the blow.
Core approaches NT Government for Finniss project co-funding (0) May 5, 2020 Core Lithium has applied for a co-investment fund with the Northern Territory Government to accelerate the development of the Finniss lithium project south of Darwin.
Westpac to scrap thermal coal funding (0) May 5, 2020 Westpac plans to back out of thermal coal mining by 2030 in a move to fulfil the bank’s zero emissions targets.
Ausmex to expand Cloncurry foothold ahead of gold production (0) May 5, 2020 Ausmex Mining Group has formed a strategic alliance with Activex in a bid to bring its Mt Freda gold complex in Queensland into production this year.
Tempus raises $4m for Canadian, Ecuadorian gold exploration (0) May 4, 2020 Tempus Resources has raised $4 million to fund its next stage of exploration at the low risk, high producing, high grade mine in British Columbia, Canada.
Epiroc upgrades world’s highest payload underground truck (0) May 4, 2020 Epiroc has enhanced the Minetruck MT65 with an upgrade that lowers the emissions that are generated from the world’s largest capacity underground mine truck.
Breaker encounters high-grade Lake Roe gold lodes (0) May 4, 2020 Breaker Resources has discovered high-grade gold lodes at the Bombora deposit at the Lake Roe project near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Monadelphous resources construction projects hit by COVID-19 (0) May 4, 2020 Monadelphous has experienced delays on large resources construction projects that are under way due to supply chain issues.
Rio Tinto expands coronavirus screening to regional WA airports (0) May 4, 2020 Rio Tinto is set to introduce coronavirus screening measures to three additional Western Australian airports: Busselton, Geraldton and Albany.
Nathan River iron ore mine to create 250 jobs in NT (0) May 4, 2020 Nathan River Resources has received further approval to move the Nathan River iron ore project in the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory into the next stage of development.
New Century optimistic about zinc in spite of soft markets (0) May 4, 2020 New Century Resources has maintained its June quarter guidance at the Century mine in Queensland despite a four-year low in zinc prices.
Lynas Malaysia plant returns to business (0) May 4, 2020 Lynas Corporation has restarted operations at its Malaysian plant after the country’s Prime Minister eased coronavirus restrictions.
Top five mining stories last week (0) May 4, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including Papua New Guinea refusing to extend Barrick’s lease on the Porgera gold mine.
Andrew Forrest eyes Virgin Australia investment (0) May 1, 2020 Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has reportedly joined 20 other bidders to save Virgin Australia, which was recently sent into voluntary administration with almost $7 billion owed.
Thiess trials autonomous drilling technology at Mount Pleasant (0) May 1, 2020 Thiess has collaborated with Caterpillar and WesTrac to trial autonomous drilling at the Mount Pleasant coal mine operation in New South Wales.
McLanahan constructs 10m thickener for Victorian gold plant (0) May 1, 2020 McLanahan has assisted the most profitable gold operations in Australia to embark on process upgrades for the plant.
BHP chief confident of steel and oil recovery post coronavirus (0) May 1, 2020 BHP chief executive officer Mike Henry is confident in the recovery of the global steel and oil markets after the coronavirus pandemic.
Rio Tinto Iron Ore director appointed WA CME president (0) May 1, 2020 The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has enlisted Rio Tinto iron ore managing director of port, rail and core services Ivan Vella as its new president.
South32 strengthens Alliance with airline contractor (0) May 1, 2020 South32 has awarded alliance Aviation Services with a contract for the Cannington and Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO) operations in Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria respectively.
Lucapa restarts Lulo operations with 50% of workforce (0) May 1, 2020 Lucapa Diamond Company has recommenced scaled mining operations at the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, Africa.
Newcrest completes $1bn raising to propel growth ambitions (0) May 1, 2020 Newcrest Mining has completed its $1 billion raising within a day of announcing the placement.
Rio Tinto continues tech education during coronavirus (0) May 1, 2020 Rio Tinto has redesigned the Future Minds Accelerator education technology program by allowing access remote during the coronavirus crisis.
BHP academy receives 250 new apprentices and trainees (0) May 1, 2020 BHP has welcomed 250 apprentices and trainees to its academy, with the aim of developing Australia’s worker skills and new career pathways in the mining sector.
Caterpillar registers two billion tonnes with autonomous haulage system (0) May 1, 2020 Caterpillar has doubled its autonomous haulage figures in under two years after recording two billion tonnes hauled with the autonomous trucks system.
Productivity Commission finds sector aid ‘disproportionately small’ (0) May 1, 2020 The Productivity Commission believes that the mining industry receives “disproportionately small” government assistance compared with its contribution to the Australian economy.
Newcrest banks on growth with $1.1bn raising (0) April 30, 2020 Newcrest Mining is set to raise $1.1 billion to fund future growth at its mine sites globally as other companies preserve cash due to concerns over economic uncertainty.
Fortescue achieves record shipments amid COVID-19 pandemic (0) April 30, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has shrugged off the operational impact of COVID-19 by achieving record March quarterly shipments and an upgraded guidance. The company shipped 42.3 million tonnes in the March 2020 ...
BHP becomes latest company to join Responsible Steel (0) April 30, 2020 BHP has joined forces with the international non-profit organisation Responsible Steel, signalling its commitment to continue developing its responsible steel standard.
IGO hits top end of Nova guidance with record return (0) April 30, 2020 IGO has increased quarterly production at the Nova mine in Western Australia, including record copper output, despite changes to its workforce due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rio Tinto chairman highest paid among ASX 100 directors (0) April 30, 2020 Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson has been named the highest paid single board director in the 100 largest ASX-listed companies, with an annual paycheck of more than $1.6 million.
Strandline declares Macmahon preferred contractor for Coburn (0) April 30, 2020 Macmahon has secured an early contract agreement with Strandline Resources for the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia.
A2K Technologies leads the tech world in helping manage social distancing (0) April 29, 2020 There is no doubt that the construction industry will have to adopt different management practices to not only manage the current requirements of social spacing but in the future for further ...
Is uranium the next commodity to run? GTi Resources looks highly leveraged (0) April 29, 2020 In September 2019, the World Nuclear Association produced a report modelling a predicted divergence in the supply and demand curve globally for uranium. The report showed demand outstripping supply from ...
Worley cuts jobs following business contraction (0) April 29, 2020 Worley has reduced its workforce by 5 per cent this year as a result of contraction in the business amid economic uncertainties.
Regis expects no delays advancing NSW gold project (0) April 29, 2020 Regis Resources’ progress at the McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales remains on track, with responses to development applications expected to be completed by the middle of this year.
BHP pledges another $3m to coronavirus treatment (0) April 29, 2020 BHP has extended its involvement in the prevention and treatment of coronavirus by committing an additional $3 million to the cause.
NSW joins other states in offering relief for explorers (0) April 29, 2020 The New South Wales Government will defer payments for exploration licences and assessment lease applicants by up to six months in a bid to support mining companies during the COVID-19 ...
Stanmore Coal forecasts zero exports for June (0) April 29, 2020 Stanmore Coal has flagged a reduction in its coal exports starting June, forcing the company to slash its earnings guidance for the 2020 financial year.
De Grey to ramp up Pilbara gold exploration with fresh funding (0) April 29, 2020 Gold aspirant De Grey Mining has raised $31.2 million from share placements, with intentions to use the funding for ongoing exploration at the Mallina gold project in the Pilbara, Western ...
St Barbara explores options to resume Australian drilling activities (0) April 29, 2020 St Barbara is evaluating the resumption of exploration activities across its mines in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea, while sticking to relevant coronavirus guidelines.
Emmerson, NT Bullion advance Tennant Creek gold projects (0) April 29, 2020 Emmerson Resources has formed a partnership with NT Bullion to boost the Northern Territory’s gold mining prospects in the Tennant Creek area.
Pilbara Minerals well-prepared for post-coronavirus recovery (0) April 29, 2020 Pilbara Minerals believes it is in good stead for a market recovery after the Pilgangoora lithium project in Western Australia faced no material operational impact from coronavirus in the March ...
First Quantum set for Ravensthorpe restart despite virus (0) April 29, 2020 First Quantum Minerals has continued work towards restarting the Ravensthorpe nickel operations in Western Australia despite coronavirus challenges.
Showcasing hero clients to promote your business (0) April 29, 2020 Prime Creative Media offers this advice on how to use case studies in a B2B marketing strategy. In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis, print and digital marketing has never been ...
BHP investigates raising Port Hedland export capacity (0) April 28, 2020 BHP is exploring options with stakeholders to increase its licensed iron ore export capacity from Port Hedland to beyond 290 million tonnes a year.