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Tropicana position strengthens amid IGO exit plans (0) January 28, 2021 IGO has surpassed its production and cost guidances for the December quarter at the Tropicana gold joint venture project in Western Australia.
Newcrest culls Cadia costs into negative territory (0) January 28, 2021 Newcrest Mining has reported its lowest ever quarterly all-in-sustaining cost (AISC) at the Cadia gold-copper mine in New South Wales.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) January 28, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Gold Fields, Sandvik and Hastings Technology Metals.
Fortescue adds record shipments to list of milestones (0) January 28, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has capitalised on strong demand from international customers by finishing the first half of the 2021 financial year with a record 90.7 million tonnes in iron ore ...
Rio Tinto appoints Australian CEO in executive shake up (0) January 28, 2021 Rio Tinto has unveiled a new executive team, including a chief executive of Australia, chief executive of iron ore and chief operating officer, as it works to rebuild stakeholder trust ...
Regis plans golden future at McPhillamys (0) January 28, 2021 Regis Resources hopes to commence construction at the McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales during the second half of the year.
Newcrest selects Eriez equipment for Cadia Valley expansion (0) January 28, 2021 Newcrest Mining has ordered four Eriez coarse particle flotation equipment, HydroFloat separators, fo stage two of its Cadia Valley expansion project in New South Wales.
Chalice grows high grade potential at Julimar (0) January 28, 2021 Chalice Mining has defined four additional high-grade zones at the Julimar project in Western Australia.
Mincor blasts way to Kambalda’s newest nickel mines (0) January 27, 2021 Mincor Resources has completed the first blasts at the Cassini nickel project and Northern Operations in Western Australia after mining contractor Pit N Portal mobilised at both sites.
Iluka to pause Capel operations (0) January 27, 2021 Iluka Resources will be suspending operations at synthetic rutile kiln 2 (SR2) at the Capel rutile operations in Western Australia from February for three to six months.
Laneway hits Agate Creek production milestone (0) January 27, 2021 Laneway Resources has poured first gold at the Agate Creek gold mine in North Queensland with the production of a 3.2 kilogram gold dorè bar.
Grange completes key processing upgrade at Savage River (0) January 27, 2021 Grange Resources is moving closer to producing higher quality iron ore pellets at the Savage River magnetite iron ore operations in Tasmania.
Silver Lake sets Deflector up for growth (0) January 27, 2021 Silver Lake Resources has ramped up a plant upgrade at the Deflector copper-gold mine in Western Australia, with the project positioned for growth after the current fiscal year.
BHP, Rio Tinto among most valuable Australian brands (0) January 27, 2021 BHP and Rio Tinto have managed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to remain two of Australia’s most valuable brands in Brand Finance’s Australia’s 100 report.
Australian coal exporters brush Chinese ban aside (0) January 27, 2021 Australia has overcome China’s alleged coal import ban, with its coal exports increasing during December, according to Australian Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt.
Coda Minerals boosts copper project ownership (0) January 25, 2021 Coda Minerals has secured an additional 19 per cent interest in the Elizabeth Creek copper project in South Australia with Terrace Mining subsidiary Torrens Mining, bringing the company’s total project ...
Dacian secures Mt Morgans future through merger, exploration (0) January 25, 2021 Dacian Gold has finished its first quarter of solely using open pit and stockpile ore by producing 27,162 ounces of gold at the Mt Morgans mine in Western Australia, putting ...
Gruyere JV elevates production output (0) January 25, 2021 Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources have improved the production rates at the Gruyere joint venture (JV) in Western Australia, while flagging the potential for further increases in 2021.
Mount Gibson benefits from strong iron ore prices (0) January 25, 2021 Mount Gibson has sold 2.3 metric tonnes of iron ore in the first half of the 2021 financial year ahead of entering a new phase of operations at the Koolan ...
Perenti locks in $307m of contract wins (0) January 22, 2021 Perenti Global has secured more than $307 million in new work and contract extensions with Evolution Mining, Gold Fields, Western Areas and Consolidated Minerals.
Port Hedland empties in preparation for Cyclone Lucas (0) January 22, 2021 Port Hedland has cleared all large vessels from the port’s anchorage as Cyclone Lucas approaches the coast of Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Forrest unveils Fortescue’s green steel plans (0) January 22, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest has revealed his ambitions to build Australia’s first green steel pilot plant this year.
Lynas to feed new US plant with Kalgoorlie rare earths (0) January 22, 2021 Lynas Corporation has inked an agreement with the United States Government to build a light rare earths separation plant in Texas.
Newcrest, Greatland deliver on Havieron’s accelerated timeline (0) January 22, 2021 Newcrest Mining has commenced early works at the Havieron gold-copper joint venture (JV) project in Western Australia.
Fortescue guides project development with contract awards (0) January 22, 2021 Fortescue Metals Group has signed an $80 million contract at the Solomon Hub and two contracts worth over $13 million at the Iron Bridge project in Western Australia.
DRA gains second major Carmichael contract (0) January 21, 2021 Bravus Mining and Resources (formerly Adani) has awarded DRA Global with a $140 million coal preparation contract for the Carmichael coal mine and rail project in Queensland.
Coronado confident of Chinese demand for Australian coal (0) January 21, 2021 Coronado Global Resources is hopeful that China’s suspension of Australian coal imports may have a positive long-term effect, with the impact to be offset by global steel producers restarting activities.
OZ Minerals replaces Downer with Byrnecut at Carrapateena (0) January 21, 2021 Byrnecut will take over as OZ Minerals’ underground mining contractor at the Carrapateena mine in South Australia after incumbent contractor, Downer, announced plans to divest its mining services business.
South32 moves on from Eagle Downs coal project (0) January 21, 2021 South32 has stepped away from the Eagle Downs metallurgical coal project in Queensland after deciding it’s not financially viable.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) January 21, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at MACA, Port Augusta Operations, Greenvale Mining and more.
Northern Star, Saracen performance peaks ahead of merger (0) January 21, 2021 Northern Star Resources and Saracen Mineral Holdings have both delivered operational records just weeks shy of their proposed merger being completed.
Australia to reform mining qualification design (0) January 21, 2021 The Australian Government is conducting a qualification trial to deliver faster training to the mining sector.
Pilbara Minerals strengthens Pilgangoora lithium foothold (0) January 21, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has finalised its acquisition of the Altura lithium project in Western Australia from Altura Mining for $201 million.
Riley mine to Venture into production next quarter (0) January 20, 2021 Venture Minerals has set a pathway for iron ore production at the Riley mine in Tasmania by next quarter after completing construction of the wet screening plant.
New Century cuts Century rehabilitation bills (0) January 20, 2021 New Century Resources has secured a $14 million cost reduction for the rehabilitation of the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Major miners grant $100m in contracts to Civmec (0) January 20, 2021 Civmec has won contracts with BHP, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill and Alcoa of Australia across Western Australia worth a combined value of more than $100 million.
Alkane amps up gold production guidance (0) January 20, 2021 Alkane Resources is finalising feasibility plans for the Roswell and San Antonio underground mines in New South Wales in the coming months after increasing its gold production guidance by 2000 ...
BHP sets iron ore record as prices surge (0) January 20, 2021 BHP has capitalised on a 35 per cent increase in prices for its iron ore mined in the Pilbara by delivering a production record for the second half of 2020.
Yancoal plots NSW coal mine expansion (0) January 20, 2021 Yancoal has flagged the possibility of an underground operation at the Mount Thorley Warkworth thermal and coking coal project in New South Wales.
Sexual harassment in mining triggers MCA taskforce (0) January 20, 2021 The Australian Human Rights Commission has found that 40 per cent of workers in the mining sector experienced sexual harassment in the past five years.
Australian iron ore prices rise in China (0) January 19, 2021 Prices for Australia’s high-grade iron ore fines have increased this week after data on China’s steel output in 2020 was revealed.
Linden seeks Second Fortune with Mako contract (0) January 19, 2021 Linden Gold Alliance has awarded Mako Mining with a $46 million contract for underground mining services at the Second Fortune Gold project in Western Australia.
SA to transform power station into mining port (0) January 19, 2021 The South Australian Government has given Port Augusta Operations the go-ahead to build a port facility in the Upper Spencer Gulf that will service mining operations.
QLD miners bunker down for ex-Tropical Cyclone Kimi (0) January 19, 2021 Queensland miners have again found themselves facing the potential of an extreme weather event as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kimi edged closer to Townsville this morning.
Rio Tinto flags production delay at Winu (0) January 19, 2021 Rio Tinto has pushed its production timeframe at the Winu copper-gold project in Western Australia by a year despite drilling progress made in 2020.
Newmont strengthens Alliance with aviation contract extension (0) January 19, 2021 Newmont Mining has signed a three-year contract extension with Alliance Aviation Services, which provides air-charter services to the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory.
A drill designed for drillers (0) January 19, 2021 RTDrill has unveiled its latest down-the-hole hammer drill rig, the RTD32, which is now available across Australia through CRAM.
Surge in school girls attend mining camp (0) January 18, 2021 Curtin University’s Western Australian School of Mines is hosting a record number of secondary school aged girls at the annual Girls’ Focus on Mining Camp in the Goldfields this week.
Rio Tinto, BHP awaiting permits for US copper project (0) January 18, 2021 Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP are continuing to engage with Native American tribes as they seek permission to develop the Resolution copper project in Arizona, the United States.
New Century ships half a million tonnes of zinc (0) January 18, 2021 New Century Resources is anticipating a rise in zinc prices due to an increase in global demand as governments boost infrastructure projects to drive their economic recovery plans.
Saracen shareholders back Northern Star merger (0) January 18, 2021 Saracen Mineral Holdings has received virtually unanimous support from its shareholders for the company’s proposed merger with Northern Star Resources.
FLSmidth puts thyssenkrupp mining business in takeover sights (0) January 18, 2021 FLSmidth is in talks to acquire thyssenkrupp’s mining business, potentially creating further consolidation in the global mining equipment and technology space.
BHP to act on elevated Pilbara dust levels (0) January 18, 2021 BHP plans to build a first-of-its-kind wind fence in Australia at the Finucane Island off the coast of Port Hedland to mitigate dust issues in the Pilbara region, Western Australia.
QLD considers mine camps to quarantine travellers (0) January 15, 2021 Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is mulling over quarantining overseas travellers returning to the state at mining camps to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in the state.
Resolute guides recovery from Syama delays (0) January 15, 2021 Resolute Mining has poured 89,888 ounces of gold in the December quarter despite disruptions at the Syama gold mine in Mali.
Bardoc moves towards mid-tier position (0) January 15, 2021 Bardoc Gold has progressed its mid-tier aspirations after forming an agreement with MRI Trading AG to acquire the Bardoc project near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
WA Kaolin begins Wickepin plant construction (0) January 15, 2021 WA Kaolin has started building works on the production plant at the Wickepin kaolin clay project in Western Australia.
Galan claims majority stake in Greenbushes South (0) January 15, 2021 Galan Lithium has joined a band of companies in Western Australia’s South East region in acquiring part of the Greenbushes lithium strike, as it scoops up 80 per cent of ...
Rio Tinto to commercialise scandium oxide in 2021 (0) January 15, 2021 Rio Tinto has commenced construction of a commercial scale scandium demonstration plant at the For et Titane (RTFT) metallurgical complex in Quebec, Canada.
Weir improves Tronox’s asset management practices (0) January 14, 2021 Weir Minerals has implemented its total asset management plan at Tronox’s mineral sands mine in Cooljarloo, Western Australia to slash maintenance costs and frequency.
Tasmania to boost visibility of resources sector (0) January 14, 2021 The Tasmanian Government is aiming to grow its mineral resources sector with a $2.4 million upgrade to the Mineral Resources Tasmania Core Library at Mornington.
Itochu to exit thermal coal business by 2024 (0) January 14, 2021 Itochu Corporation plans to start divesting its thermal coal mining assets in Australia from this year.
NRW stands by Primero takeover offer (0) January 14, 2021 NRW Holdings has stressed that it will not increase its $100 million takeover bid for Primero Group after declaring a final offer price for the target.
Whitehaven cautious of project spending (0) January 14, 2021 Whitehaven Coal is wary of investing in its development projects due to turbulent coal markets that have been amplified by Chinese restrictions on imports from Australia.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) January 14, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Regis Resources, AuStar Gold, Vango Mining and more.
Rio Tinto secures longer future at NZ aluminium smelter (0) January 14, 2021 Rio Tinto will extend operations at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in New Zealand until 2024 thanks to a new electricity agreement struck with Meridian Energy.
Shandong Gold to seal Cardinal acquisition (0) January 13, 2021 The fight for Cardinal Resources ownership is nearing a conclusion after all of the company’s directors accepted Shandong Gold Mining’s takeover bid.
Core receives key government approval for Finniss (0) January 13, 2021 The Northern Territory Government has granted Core Lithium with a mining lease for the BP33 lithium deposit, which is a key component of the Finniss lithium project near Darwin.
RPMGlobal advances mine design process (0) January 13, 2021 RPMGlobal’s Strategic Design Optimiser for stope development and design will hit its first mine site in 2021 following an inaugural sale to a Canadian mine.
Rio Tinto in danger of Oyu Tolgoi roadblock (0) January 13, 2021 The Government of Mongolia will review and evaluate Rio Tinto’s plans for the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project if the development does not prove to be economically beneficial.
Fosterville record boosts Kirkland Lake’s production increase (0) January 13, 2021 Kirkland Lake Gold has continued growing its cornerstone assets in Australia and Canada, boosting its gold production by 41 per cent in the 2020 financial year.
BHP seeks scope 3 emissions cut from iron ore (0) January 13, 2021 BHP’s in-house capital unit, BHP Ventures, has participated in Boston Metal’s $US50 million ($64 million) funding to develop a technology that converts iron ore to steel with zero carbon emissions.
Newcrest gives Havieron project green light (0) January 13, 2021 Newcrest Mining has received regulatory and funding approval for the Havieron joint venture with Greatland Gold in Western Australia.
Roy Hill alters plans for Pilbara mine (0) January 12, 2021 Roy Hill Iron Ore has amended its Pilbara mine proposal to significantly increase its ground disturbance footprint, incorporate a water strategy and revise waste material management.
Microwaved coal turns into graphite (0) January 12, 2021 Researchers have discovered that coal powder can be transformed into graphite using a conventional microwave oven.
Australian Pacific Coal hits another Dartbrook snag (0) January 12, 2021 Australian Pacific Coal is appealing the Land and Environment Court’s decision to join the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association in opposing the extension of the Dartbrook coal mine life from 2022 ...
Travel restrictions slash QLD FIFO workforce (0) January 12, 2021 The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has forecast a 60 per cent reduction in fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers at the state’s resources projects this week due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Austmine 2021 participants to share benefits of government grant (0) January 12, 2021 Austmine has received the federal government’s business grant for the annual Austmine 2021: Harnessing Intelligence Conference and Exhibition.
Sandvik rolls out DD212 narrow-vein drill rig (0) January 12, 2021 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has upgraded its DD210 development drill rig by introducing the DD212, a single-boom, electro-hydraulic drill for tunnelling and mining development.
Dalgaranga guides Gascoyne’s success (0) January 11, 2021 Gascoyne Resources has produced more than 20,000 ounces at the Dalgaranga gold project in Western Australia’s Murchison region for the third consecutive quarter.
Lithium prices move out of gloom (0) January 11, 2021 Lithium prices are showing promise of breaking a downward spell that has spanned almost three year after rising for the first time this year, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
Kathleen Valley hosts large hard rock resource: Liontown (0) January 11, 2021 Liontown Resources has taken the next step in establishing the Kathleen Valley lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia, having commenced project’s definitive feasibility study (DFS).
Lucapa banks record carat price at Mothae (0) January 11, 2021 Lucapa Diamond Company has reaped $US5.6 million ($7.2 million) from this year’s first sale of diamonds from the Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, Africa.
Tianqi shareholders vote in favour of IGO JV (0) January 11, 2021 IGO has received strong support from Tianqi Lithium Energy’s shareholders for its plans to become a joint venture (JV) partner.
BHP trials Toyota EVs at Nickel West (0) January 8, 2021 BHP and Toyota have joined forces to trial light electric vehicles (LEV) at the Nickel West operations in Western Australia.
Port Hedland kickstarts LNG transition for iron ore exports (0) January 8, 2021 The Port of Port Hedland in Western Australia has docked its first LNG-fuelled vessel to commence a focus on lower emissions in the maritime industry.
Gold-copper explorer makes ASX debut (0) January 8, 2021 Torrens Mining has made its first appearance on the ASX this week after raising $10 million to progress its gold and copper exploration in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
End of ERA at Ranger mine (0) January 8, 2021 Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) will halt processing activities at the Ranger mine in the Northern Territory today after four decades of operation.
Researchers remove cyanide from gold leaching process (0) January 8, 2021 Researchers from Curtin University have delivered a technology that will significantly enhance the leaching rates for gold ore without using cyanide.
Trek gains Fortescue, De Grey-endorsed exploration targets (0) January 8, 2021 Trek Metals is set to expand its footprint in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, having secured an agreement to acquire gold and iron ore tenements from Tambourah Mines.
NT Government grants KGL authority to mine Jervois (0) January 8, 2021 The Northern Territory Government has approved KGL Resources’ mining management plan to develop the Jervois copper project after the mining company completed a pre-feasibility study.
Peel bullish on copper focus with $17m acquisition (0) January 7, 2021 Peel Mining has regained complete ownership of its Mallee Bull copper and May Day gold deposits in New South Wales via a $17 million deal with CBH Resources.
LPI restarts Greenbushes lithium exploration as market resurrects (0) January 7, 2021 Lithium Power International (LPI) is set to restart its lithium exploration in Western Australia, with a focus on the Greenbushes project in the state’s South West region.
Ramelius gold production outperforms expectations (0) January 7, 2021 Ramelius Resources has exceeded its gold production guidance for the December 2020 quarter, with 72,896 ounces to round out the calendar year.
Oxbotica to launch autonomous mining vehicle software (0) January 7, 2021 Oxbotica plans to accelerate its worldwide deployment of autonomous software for the mining industry after being backed by a suite of global investors.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive movements (0) January 7, 2021 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Rio Tinto, IGO, CIMIC Group and more.
Lithium market poised for recovery: Pilbara Minerals (0) January 7, 2021 Pilbara Minerals has reached record December quarter shipments at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia while flagging a rebound in the lithium market.
Aeris to bolster Cracow’s future with Pride (0) January 6, 2021 Aeris Resources chairman Andre Labuschagne believes that a 260 per cent mineral resource increase at the Roses Pride deposit will revitalise the Cracow gold mine in Queensland.
Chalice gains access to Julimar Forest (0) January 6, 2021 Chalice Mining has received permission to extend exploration for the Julimar nickel-copper-platinum group element project in Western Australia to the Julimar State Forest.
Argonaut Resources to advance prospect near Carrapateena (0) January 6, 2021 Argonaut Resources has been granted approval by the South Australian Government to conduct a major drilling program around the western shoreline of Lake Torrens and Andamooka Island and the Carrapateena ...
Malabar gets green light for Hunter Valley coal mine (0) January 6, 2021 The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has given Malabar Resources the go-ahead to develop the Maxwell underground coal project in the Hunter Valley.
QLD miners wary of wild weather (0) January 5, 2021 The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned North Queensland mining companies to expect intense rainfall and potential life-threatening flash flooding as ex-Tropical Cyclone Imogen crosses the state.
Iron ore prices to ease: Trading Economics (0) January 5, 2021 Iron ore prices have climbed to more than $US165 ($215) in the new year but analysts are anticipating that the highs will not extend throughout 2021.
Anglo American, South32 complete sale of Tasmanian smelter (0) January 5, 2021 Anglo American and South32 have finalised the sale of the Tasmanian Electro Metallurgical Company (TEMCO) smelter to GFG Alliance.
CIMIC finalises Thiess sale (0) January 5, 2021 CIMIC Group has closed 2020 by completing the sale of a 50 per cent interest in Thiess to Elliott Advisors, with chairman Juan Santamaria saying the deal does not downplay ...
Dacian rolls into 2021 with Mt Morgans expansion goal (0) January 5, 2021 Dacian Gold is on track to hit its 2021 financial year production target thanks to the solid performance of the Mt Morgans gold operation in Western Australia.
Lucapa digs up 113-carat white diamond (0) January 5, 2021 Lucapa Diamond Company has unearthed the first diamond over 100 carats from mining block 46 at the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola.
Sandvik to snap up DSI Underground (0) January 5, 2021 Sandvik is set to acquire global mining solutions provider DSI Underground for €943 million ($1.5 billion).
Shandong emerges victorious in Cardinal takeover tussle (0) January 4, 2021 Shandong Gold Mining has ended an almost year-long battle for the ownership of Cardinal Resources after winning a 50 per cent interest in the West African focussed company.
Sedgman wins $120m thermal coal contract extension (0) January 4, 2021 CIMIC Group subsidiary Sedgman has received a $120 million contract extension at Mach Energy’s Mount Pleasant thermal coal mine in New South Wales.
Anglo American contracts Ventia at Bowen Basin projects (0) January 4, 2021 CIMIC Group company Ventia has secured a contract with Anglo American to provide facility and asset management services at the company’s Central Queensland metallurgical coal projects.
Red River initiates Hillgrove gold production (0) January 4, 2021 Red River Resources is continuing to ramp up production at the Hillgrove gold operation in New South Wales after processing its first ore at the site.
Rio Tinto updates Oyu Tolgoi production deadline (0) December 18, 2020 Rio Tinto expects to commence underground production at its Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project in Mongolia by October 2022.
Renegade to partner with Glencore on Carpentaria project (0) December 18, 2020 Renegade Resources has bought out Sovereign Metals’ interest in the Carpentaria joint venture agreement (JVA), to join Glencore in holding a portion of the North West Queensland copper-gold project.
Rio Tinto breaks records at 2020 Argyle diamonds tender (0) December 18, 2020 Rio Tinto has achieved record breaking results during its 2020 Argyle pink diamonds tender collection of 62 rare pink, red, blue and violet diamonds from its now-shuttered Argyle mine in ...
Fleetwood to upgrade Rio Tinto rail camp (0) December 18, 2020 Fleetwood has won a $30 million camp expansion and upgrade contract from Rio Tinto for the Ti Tree Rail Camp in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Rio Tinto appoints Jacques successor as CEO (0) December 18, 2020 Rio Tinto chief financial officer and executive director Jakob Stausholm will replace Jean-Sébastien Jacques as chief executive starting January.
Mining, energy to create over 24,000 jobs by 2026: AMMA (0) December 17, 2020 The Australian resources and energy sector will need 24,400-plus new workers by the year 2026 to support its pipeline of 98 new and expansion projects, according to the Australian Resources ...
Roy Hill furthers Pentium’s drilling contract (0) December 17, 2020 Roy Hill has contracted Vysarn subsidiary Pentium to complete hydrogeological drilling at its various iron ore sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Carmichael mine on track as Bravus begins railway (0) December 17, 2020 Bravus Mining and Resources, formerly Adani, has commenced placing 200 kilometres of railway track in Central Queensland this week, connecting the Carmichael mine to Abbot Point Terminal.
Westgold to slowly resume Big Bell operations (0) December 17, 2020 Westgold Resources intends to return to regular mining activities at its Big Bell underground gold mine in Western Australia following an accident earlier this week.
Whitehaven bolsters Winchester South ambitions (0) December 17, 2020 Whitehaven Coal is anticipating a 50 per cent boost in production and processing capacity from the $980 million Winchester South coal project in Queensland.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) December 17, 2020 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at Anglo American, AngloGold Ashanti, Greatland Gold and more.
Civmec to employ 350 people for BMA port contract (0) December 17, 2020 Civmec has secured a port infrastructure contract at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)’s Hay Point Coal Terminal in Central Queensland.
Rio Tinto partners with Asia to decarbonise steelmaking (0) December 17, 2020 Rio Tinto has doubled down on its strategy to reduce carbon emissions by collaborating with Nippon Steel Corporation and China Baowu Steel Group to produce and supply low-carbon steel.
Newcrest blows Cadia into a renewable future (0) December 16, 2020 Newcrest Mining intends to run the Cadia gold mine in New South Wales with power sourced from the Rye Park wind farm north of Yass.
Cat drives into new year with 7495 ERS (0) December 16, 2020 Caterpillar has built the 2021 Cat 7495 electric rope shovels (ERS), combining multiple upgrades to improve operating efficiency by 10 per cent.
Big Bell operations suspended following accident (0) December 16, 2020 Westgold Resources has been left devastated by an accident at the company’s Big Bell gold mine in Western Australia.
Yansteel cleared to acquire Thunderbird stake (0) December 16, 2020 Yansteel has received commonwealth approval for a $130 million acquisition of a half share in the Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia from Sheffield Resources.
Loram, GREX renamed as Loram Technologies (0) December 16, 2020 Global railway maintenance leader Loram Maintenance of Way is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary Georgetown Rail Equipment Company (GREX) will start doing business as Loram Technologies.
King of the Hills approval cements Red 5’s golden future (0) December 16, 2020 Red 5 has received final permit from the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) for its King of the Hills gold project in Western Australia.
Australia-China trade tension escalates over coal ban (0) December 16, 2020 China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin has underlined that the country’s actions regarding imported Australian products such as coal are in line with Chinese laws and regulations.
SIMPEC secures inaugural First Quantum contract (0) December 15, 2020 First Quantum Minerals has awarded WestStar subsidiary SIMPEC with a $9 million contract at the Ravensthorpe nickel operations in Western Australia.
Civmec strengthens Fortescue relationship at Iron Bridge (0) December 15, 2020 Civmec has secured new work at Fortescue Metals Group’s Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia, having been awarded a contract for a major on-site project.
Pilbara miner drives Austin truck body orders (0) December 15, 2020 Austin Engineering’s order book has moved by $35 million in revenue after it received orders for more than 100 products in the past few weeks.
MACA to buy Downer WA mining business for $175m (0) December 15, 2020 MACA will proceed with an acquisition of Downer EDI’s surface contract mining business, Mining West, for $175 million, taking over $1.1 billion worth of contracts.
Australian Government throws Portland smelter subsidy at Alcoa (0) December 15, 2020 Alcoa has received a lifeline from the Australian Government to keep its Portland aluminium smelter in Victoria open beyond mid-2021.
Fortescue to ink hydrogen deal with Japan (0) December 15, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group is set to build a consortium with Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Iwatani Corporation to supply liquid hydrogen into Japan.
Minbos’ dedication to African food supply continues to grow (0) December 14, 2020 Minbos Resources has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IDFC) to develop and grow the small holder farmer market in Angola, Africa.
Wolff Mining drills record metres at BMA Saraji (0) December 14, 2020 National Group, via Wolff Mining has led BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) to achieve a record monthly drilled metres result of 43,794 for November at the BMA Saraji coal mine in ...
Newcrest backs out of West Tanami JV (0) December 14, 2020 Newcrest Mining has withdrawn from the Selby, Watts and Lewis joint ventures (JVs) in Western Australia with Encounter Resources.
Pilbara Minerals takes final step of Altura acquisition (0) December 14, 2020 Pilbara Minerals is inching closer to calling the Altura lithium project in Western Australia its own after launching a $240 million equity raising to fund the acquisition.
Regis clears way for underground gold development (0) December 14, 2020 Regis Resources is set to develop an underground mine under the Garden Well open pit in Western Australia after receiving board approval and completing a positive feasibility study (FS).
Kirkland Lake to bolster Fosterville output with exploration boost (0) December 14, 2020 Kirkland Lake Gold has reduced the bottom range of its 2021 production guidance on this year’s total after revealing it anticipates lower output from the Fosterville gold mine in Victoria.
WA cuts red tape to fast-track mines to production (0) December 14, 2020 The Western Australian Government has fast-tracked its mine approval licensing process to get projects such as Fortescue Metals Group’ Eliwana iron ore mine and rail project to construction sooner.
Iron ore prices exceed analyst expectations (0) December 11, 2020 Investment bank UBS has boosted its forecasts for iron ore prices next year by nearly 20 per cent.
Newcrest, Greatland in position to fast-track Havieron (0) December 11, 2020 Newcrest Mining and Greatland Gold are confident that the encouraging mineral resource for the Havieron joint venture project in Western Australia will allow the partners to fast-track development of the ...
Core unearths NT gold nuggets (0) December 11, 2020 Core Lithium has discovered more than 80 gold nuggets at its Bynoe gold project in the Northern Territory.
Port Hedland empties as cyclone threat looms (0) December 11, 2020 The Pilbara Ports Authority has cleared all large vessels at Port Hedland in preparation for a cyclone potentially hitting the north Western Australian coastline.
TerraCom rides thermal coal recovery (0) December 11, 2020 TerraCom has delivered strong operational results at its Blair Athol mine in Queensland despite a challenging thermal coal market.
Rio Tinto solidifies glass, fertiliser market position (0) December 11, 2020 Rio Tinto has confirmed that its Jadar lithium-borates project in Serbia, Europe will take four years to construct.
Fair Work Act reform to boost greenfields development (0) December 11, 2020 The Australian Government has proposed an industrial relations amendment to the Fair Work Act that will encourage businesses to create new jobs for a post-COVID-19 economic recovery.
Follow the leaders: This week’s executive appointments (0) December 10, 2020 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including at AngloGold Ashanti, Emeco, RPMGlobal and more.
Evolution sets Mt Carlton up for life extension (0) December 10, 2020 Evolution Mining has acquired the Crush Creek gold project in Queensland after inking an earn-in agreement with Basin Gold last year.
Coronado to expand Curragh fleets with NRW (0) December 10, 2020 Coronado Global Resources has requested two new fleets from NRW Holdings at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Rio Tinto to make executives accountable for heritage destruction (0) December 10, 2020 Northern Australia Joint Standing Committee chair Warren Entsch is optimistic that the broken relationship between Rio Tinto and the Puuti, Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Traditional Owners can be repaired.
Resolute faces second Syama strike (0) December 10, 2020 Resolute Mining has confirmed that a number of its workers have instigated a strike at the Syama gold mine in Mali, Africa.
ICRA Rolleston offloads interest in Glencore mine (0) December 10, 2020 Rolleston Coal Holdings has appointed McGrathNicol Restructuring to acquire ICRA Rolleston’s 12.5 per cent minority interest in the Rolleston joint venture (JV) in Queensland. The Rolleston open cut JV is divided ...
Why and how challenger brands will gain market share in 2021 (0) December 9, 2020 B2B marketers should look to a Challenger mindset to support a winning marketing strategy. At the peak of the COVID crisis, we at Prime Creative Media saw most businesses choose one ...
IGO to secure Greenbushes stake in $1.9bn acquisition (0) December 9, 2020 IGO has doubled down on its clean energy metals strategy by revealing plans to purchase a 49 per cent stake in Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia for $1.9 billion.
Forrest to purchase nickel stake in Canada’s Ring of Fire (0) December 9, 2020 Andrew Forrest is extending his mining footprint to Canada as he prepares to become an investor in Noront Resources, owner of the Eagle’s Nest nickel project in Northern Ontario’s Ring ...
Newmont anticipates Boddington production boost in 2021 (0) December 9, 2020 Newmont Corporation has detailed its long-term outlook for its gold operations globally, including a production increase at the Boddington mine in Western Australia starting 2021.
Macmahon snaps up Pantoro, Foxleigh contracts (0) December 9, 2020 Macmahon subsidiary GBF has secured a $20 million contract extension with Pantoro for the Wagtail and Nicolsons underground gold operations in Western Australia.
Wollongong Coal gets green light for Russell Vale expansion (0) December 9, 2020 Wollongong Coal has received the green light to complete a major mine expansion at its Russell Vale coal operation in New South Wales.
OZ Minerals lifts West Musgrave ambitions (0) December 9, 2020 OZ Minerals plans to increase the production and plant capacity of its West Musgrave project in Western Australia, following the completion of its pre-feasibility study.
Fortescue kicks off first Eliwana iron ore processing (0) December 9, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has celebrated passing its first iron ore through the ore processing facility at the Eliwana mine and rail project in Western Australia.
Caterpillar, Guardhat to create wearables for monitoring (0) December 9, 2020 Caterpillar has joined forces with United States-based Guardhat to develop wearables that would increase protection for workers.
Social licence, compliance, cost pressures: Free panel discussion (0) December 8, 2020 Don’t miss your chance to find out how mines are using environmental intelligence to benefit their operations by unlocking value beyond compliance. Operators are now tackling cost challenges, achieving social ...
Centurion secures $25m New Century contract (0) December 8, 2020 New Century Resources has contracted Centurion for multi-year logistics support at its Century zinc mine and Karumba port facilities in Queensland.
US, China trade tensions cause rare earths price surge (0) December 8, 2020 Heavy rare earth producers are enjoying significant price gains brought about by global trade tensions between the United States and China.
MinRes awards another contract to Swift (0) December 8, 2020 Mineral Resources (MinRes) has awarded Swift Media with a technology and support contract for site accommodation as the mining company strengthens the capacity of its camps.
Gruyere JV amps up power with renewable energy (0) December 8, 2020 Gold Road Resources and Gold Fields are installing a renewable energy hybrid microgrid to boost the throughput of their Gruyere gold project joint venture (JV) in Western Australia.
Robust iron ore prices to end 2020 on a high (0) December 8, 2020 Australian iron ore producers are basking in nine-year high prices, with the commodity set to continue at these peaks throughout December.
Boss mulls over Honeymoon production (0) December 8, 2020 Boss Energy (formerly Boss Resources) plans to ramp up its production schedule at the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia.
Metso Outotec launches overland conveyor range (0) December 8, 2020 Metso Outotec has launched a complete range of overland conveyors for long distance bulk material transportation that promises to save costs and energy consumption in mining applications.
GWR detonates C4 iron ore mine (0) December 7, 2020 GWR Group performed its first production blast at the C4 iron ore mine in Western Australia last week.
Glencore commits to net zero emissions by 2050 (0) December 7, 2020 Glencore intends to focus on investing in transition metals including copper, cobalt and metals for a low carbon future as the company transitions to a new executive leadership.
Calidus gains construction momentum at Warrawoona (0) December 7, 2020 Calidus Resources has received approval from the Western Australian Government for its project management plan at the Warrawoona gold project.
Panoramic progresses Panton divestment (0) December 7, 2020 Panoramic Resources has inched closer to divesting the Panton project in Western Australia after Great Northern Palladium agreed to acquire the platinum group metals operation.
Austroid to resurrect Bald Hill for North American lithium supply (0) December 7, 2020 Austroid Corporation is in the process of securing ownership of the mothballed Bald Hill lithium mine in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.
MACA emerges as potential buyer for Downer business (0) December 7, 2020 MACA has confirmed it is an interested buyer of Downer EDI’s Western mining services division.
Glencore enlists coal boss to replace Glasenberg as CEO (0) December 7, 2020 Glencore has named global head of coal Gary Nagle as the company’s new chief executive, with Ivan Glasenberg set to step down from the role next year.
Lucapa 100-carat diamond bonanza continues (0) December 7, 2020 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered the 16th 100-plus-carat diamond from the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, Africa.
Pilbara Ports Authority enhancements improve iron ore exports (0) December 4, 2020 Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has credited upgrades in infrastructure and technology for growing iron ore shipments from its ports.
Surging iron ore drives Australia to trade surplus (0) December 4, 2020 Resources exports are guiding Australia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with iron ore continuing to set new highs as prices reach lucrative levels.
OZ Minerals completes Carrapateena ramp up (0) December 4, 2020 OZ Minerals has increased the production rate at the Carrapateena copper-gold mine in South Australia, achieving a planned ramp up ahead of schedule.
Glencore extends Chinese cobalt contract (0) December 4, 2020 Glencore will supply cobalt to Chinese battery manufacturer Green Eco-manufacture Hi-tech (GEM) for an additional five years after expanding their partnership.
Calidus widens Warrawoona gold territory (0) December 4, 2020 Calidus Resources has expanded its production hub at the Warrawoona gold project in Western Australia by securing a farm-in agreement for an exploration tenement adjacent to the site.
Lower coal volumes to hit QLD royalty revenue (0) December 3, 2020 The Queensland Government anticipates that lower coal royalties will send a considerable blow to its 2020-21 state budget, with a $4 billion cut expected over the next four years.
Western Areas earmarks mining at Odysseus (0) December 3, 2020 Western Areas has progressed construction at the Odysseus nickel mine in Western Australia and expects to mine the first tonnes from the site in the 2021 September quarter.
OceanaGold begins Macraes expansion in NZ (0) December 3, 2020 OceanaGold has received permits to expand its Macraes gold operation in New Zealand, extending its mine life until at least 2028.
Follow the leaders: Adani Australia appoints new boss (0) December 3, 2020 Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, headlined by former Adani Mining chief executive Lucas Dow taking leadership of Adani Australia.
Saracen selects Minetek to support Thunderbox ramp up (0) December 3, 2020 Saracen Mineral Holdings has appointed Minetek to install a custom ventilation solution at its Thunderbox gold underground mine in Western Australia.
Lucapa recovers pink Lulo diamond (0) December 3, 2020 Lucapa Diamond Company has cut and polished a 46 carat pink coloured diamond recovered at its Lulo diamond project in Angola, Africa into three diamonds.
Chalice strengthens high-grade development (0) December 3, 2020 Chalice Gold Mines has raised $100 million to prop up its development activities at the Julimar nickel-copper-PGE (platinum group elements) project in Western Australia.
Weir secures $173m Iron Bridge order (0) December 2, 2020 Fortescue Metals Group has placed a £95 million ($173 million) order with Weir Group for aftermarket components for the Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia.
QLD budget delivers $29m for minerals exploration (0) December 2, 2020 The Queensland government is encouraging the state’s resources industry to discover new economy minerals including nickel, cobalt, copper and gold as part of its exploration funding in the 2020-21 state ...
Caterpillar rolls out new 657 WTS (0) December 2, 2020 Caterpillar has released its new 657 wheel tractor-scraper (WTS) to deliver lower-cost earthmoving of more material per fuel unit burned.
Sandfire to develop Botswana copper hub (0) December 2, 2020 Sandfire Resources will move forward with the commercial development of the T3 Motheo copper-silver project in Botswana, Africa after approving a $US259 million ($351 million) investment.
WA Government halves lithium royalty (0) December 2, 2020 Galaxy Resources, Pilbara Minerals and Altura Mining are set to receive a royalty rebate from the Western Australian Government.