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Northern Star to launch training program earlier than expected (0) October 12, 2017 Northern Star Resources executive chairman Bill Beament has expressed excitement at the renewed potential of his company’s $50 million apprenticeship program, first announced at the Diggers & Dealers conference in ...
Plymouth secures lucrative lithium-tin agreement (0) October 12, 2017 Perth-based company Plymouth Minerals has secured a 50 per cent stake in the San Jose lithium-tin mine in Spain from project partners Valoriza Minería.
Iron ore dips below $US60/tonne (0) October 12, 2017 The Iron ore price has fallen below $US60 a tonne for the first time since late June.
First zinc delivered from Thalanga (0) October 12, 2017 Red River Resources has delivered first zinc concentrate from the relaunched Thalanga mine in Queensland.
WA’s Avenira raises over $13m for Boabab phosphate project in Senegal (0) October 11, 2017 Australian agricultural investor Avenira has secured around $13.5 million of investor funding for its West African Boabab phosphate project.
WorleyParsons raises $253 million to fund AFW takeover (0) October 11, 2017 Following on from the recent announcement that WorleyParsons was to purchase North Sea oil & gas provider AFW UK, the company has announced that it has raised $253 million from ...
WA Liberal’s gold royalty hike block backed by industry (0) October 11, 2017 The industry has commented on yesterday’s Liberal Party block of the Western Australian Labor Government’s planned gold royalty hike.
Roy Hill unveils technology to ensure safety at iron ore operations (0) October 11, 2017 Iron ore company Roy Hill has introduced the first dynamic multiple Geofence package that has been interfaced to fixed and mobile asset elements within the boundaries of the coarse ore ...
Century zinc mine on track for 2018 restart (0) October 11, 2017 New Century Resources has secured $US45 million ($58 million) in funding for the restart of the Century zinc mine in Queensland.
Pilbara Minerals secures final approval for Pilgangoora expansion (0) October 11, 2017 Pilbara Minerals has secured final work approvals for the completion and operation of its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia.
Gold price fluctuates in September quarter on US dollar, North Korea concerns (0) October 11, 2017 ABC Bullion’s Nicholas Frappell reviews the performance of the gold market in the September quarter in the company’s precious metals review for the three months.
NSW Government secures Springvale coal mine expansion (0) October 10, 2017 The New South Wales Government plans to allow Centennial Coal to continue operations at its Springvale mining operation, overriding a Land and Environment Court decision and securing over 600 jobs ...
Mining companies should reconsider incentive schemes for executives: analysis (0) October 10, 2017 Mining companies have been urged to reassess traditional remuneration practices and adjust to the industry’s current business climate.
Chevron snaps up three offshore interests off Western Australian coast (0) October 10, 2017 Chevron Australia has purchased three exploration interests in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia, comprising 50 trillion cubic feet of gas resources over an area of 23,170 square kilometres.
WA Liberal Party blocks Labor’s gold royalty hike (0) October 10, 2017 A majority of 22 Liberal MPs are expected to vote in the Western Australian State Parliament Upper House against the Mark McGowan-led Labor Government’s plan to raise gold royalty fees ...
Newcrest delivers safety improvements (0) October 10, 2017 Newcrest Mining’s annual financial review (AFR) for 2017 has been released, and highlights some significant environmental regulation improvements over the previous year’s figures.
MMG reports fatal injury at Las Bambas (0) October 10, 2017 ASX-listed MMG has reported a mine death at its Las Bambas copper operation.
Gold Road expands greenfields exploration focus with JV agreements (0) October 10, 2017 Gold Road Resources is broadening its search for the company’s next major greenfields discovery in Western Australia.
Mining industry unemployment almost halves in AusIMM survey (0) October 9, 2017 A survey by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has confirmed that employment of resources professionals is stabilising after an extended period of high unemployment during the industry ...
WA operator Aspire Mining granted licence for coking coal project (0) October 9, 2017 Western Australian mining operator Aspire has received a 30-year mining licence for its 90 per cent-owned Nuurstei Coking Coal Project in Mongolia.
WorleyParsons to invest $303m in oil & gas expansion (0) October 9, 2017 Australian engineering firm WorleyParsons will spend $303 million (£182 million) to acquire UK-based oil & gas firm AFW to expand its presence to the North Sea marketplace.
Mining companies target employees with a disability to increase diversity: Hays (0) October 9, 2017 Mining companies are pursuing potential employees who have a disability as a new method for increasing workforce diversity, Hays’ latest analysis on recruitment trends has revealed.
Chevron starts LNG production at Wheatstone (0) October 9, 2017 Chevron has launched production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Wheatstone project in Western Australia.
Bowen Basin collaboration to boost mining jobs in QLD (0) October 9, 2017 The Paluszczuk Labor Government is encouraging collaboration between mining technology companies in the Bowen Basin through a pilot joint initiative with METS Ignited.
Isuzu signs on with MEGATRANS2018 (0) October 9, 2017 Truck manufacturer Isuzu has announced its support of multi-modal supply chain event MEGATRANS2018, joining the show as a Platinum Sponsor.
Dacian Gold hits ore at Mt Morgan project, makes power deal with Zenith (0) October 9, 2017 Dacian Gold has hit first ore at its Mt Morgans gold project in Western Australia four weeks ahead of schedule.
Aussie investor talks slow over Bougainville mine relaunch (0) October 9, 2017 Talks between Aussie investors and the Papua New Guinean Government have slowed over plans to reopen the Bougainsville gold mine in the Autonomous Region of Bougainsville, closed since 1989 due ...
Finders becomes takeover target for Indonesian shareholders (0) October 9, 2017 ASX-listed Finders Resources has received an off-market takeover bid from Eastern Field Developments, valuing the Perth-based Indonesian copper miner at around $178 million.
The El Niño weather event and its effects on water management in mining (0) October 6, 2017 Introduction With our country experiencing another cyclic El Niño weather event, water use, water management and the competition for water will no doubt be brought in the minds of the public. ...
Altura locks in $26m to fund Pilgangoora lithium expansion (0) October 6, 2017 Lithium developer Altura Mining will raise $26 million through a share placement to help accelerate its expansion plans at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia.
Ebony Energy to circumvent NT fracking moratorium through $3bn Andado project (0) October 6, 2017 Sydney-based energy company Ebony Energy — founded by former Santos chairman Stephen Gerlach — has completed a scoping study for its proposed $3 billion coal-to-gas project at the edge of ...
Port Hedland sees iron export increase to China (0) October 6, 2017 Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk mineral port, has reported an increase of 2 tonnes in iron ore shipments to China from August to September, representing a rise of 2.8 ...
Gold Fields to review exploration plans in light of WA royalty increase (0) October 6, 2017 South African gold producer Gold Fields is reconsidering its exploration expenditure in Western Australia in light of the proposed 50 per cent gold royalty hike (from 2.5 to 3.75 per ...
Aura Energy secures approval for uranium project (0) October 6, 2017 Aura Energy has received environmental approval by the Mauritian Government for its Tiris uranium project in Reguibat.
Government iron ore price outlook remains below $US50 a tonne (0) October 6, 2017 The Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science remains steadfast in its forecast that the iron ore price will average below $US50 a tonne in 2019.
Miners in WA’s Goldfields pursue unskilled workers (0) October 6, 2017 An abundance of positions for unskilled mine workers that have the potential of fetching an annual salary of $82,000 is being offered in Western Australia’s Goldfields region, according to human ...
CSIRO identifies growth opportunities for oil and gas sector (0) October 5, 2017 A new roadmap published by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has identified several growth areas to aid the expansion of the Australian oil and gas industry, which ...
Argosy secures $15m for Rincon lithium project (0) October 5, 2017 Argosy Minerals has locked in $15 million in funding through a share placement that will help it accelerate development of the Rincon lithium project joint venture in Salta Province, Argentina.
2017 Prospect Awards finalists revealed (0) October 5, 2017 The finalists for this month’s 2017 Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been announced. This year’s ceremony, the 13th year the Awards have been staged, will be held at The Ivy ...
Red 5 lays out plans after mine deal with Gold Fields and Saracen (0) October 5, 2017 Western Australian gold company Red 5 has finalised its acquisition of the Darlot mine and the King of the Hills project in the state’s Eastern Goldfields.
OceanaGold reaches commercial production at Haile gold mine (0) October 5, 2017 Australian-headquartered OceanaGold Corp has launched commercial production at its Haile gold mine in the United States.
Adani selects Townsville and Rockhampton as Carmichael FIFO hubs (0) October 5, 2017 India’s Adani has chosen Townsville and Rockhampton as the Queensland cities to host the fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) hubs for the proposed Carmichael coal operation in the Galilee Basin.
VTEC program guides Fortescue employment of 774 Aboriginal people (0) October 5, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC) program.
UNSW Professor says off-world mining may launch in the next decade (0) October 4, 2017 Associate Professor Serkan Saydam, research director at the University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) School of Mining Engineering, has expressed that off-world commercial space mining will increase in importance in ...
Heron backs surging zinc market as Woodlawn progresses (0) October 4, 2017 Heron Resources is buoyant about the spike in zinc prices as it progresses development of the Woodlawn project in New South Wales.
MinRes makes bid for Hazer clean fuel synthetic graphite tech (0) October 4, 2017 Mineral Resources, owners of the Mt Marion lithium project in Kalgoorlie, has made a deal with Perth-based company Hazer Group to create a facility for large-scale, high-grade synthetic graphite production.
Empire pours first gold at Penny’s Find (0) October 4, 2017 Empire Resources has poured first gold at its Penny’s Find gold mine near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Mining approval processes at risk of corruption: report (0) October 4, 2017 Mining industry approval and infrastructure project processes in Western Australia and Queensland have been cited as susceptible to corruption, according to a new report by Transparency International Australia program, Mining for Sustainable ...
WA gold royalty rate increase to cost 3000 jobs: CME (0) October 4, 2017 The Western Australian Government’s plan to raise its gold royalty rate by 50 per cent will lead to almost 3000 jobs being lost, according to economic modelling by the WA ...
AECOM and Adani highlight importance of infrastructure at IMARC (0) October 4, 2017 AECOM technical director Maneesh Gupta has joined the roster of speakers that will present at the 2017 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne this month.
Safer, faster, cleaner oil storage (0) October 3, 2017 Oil contamination is a leading cause of machinery failure. In fact, 90 per cent of machinery failure is due to unclean lubricants. Accidentally mixing even a small amount of different oils ...
Losses grow for Anglo-Australian Wolf Minerals’ UK tungsten mine (0) October 3, 2017 Anglo-Australian tungsten producer Wolf Minerals has seen an 18 per cent rise in pre-tax losses for its Drakelands Mine in County Devon, England.
Kin on track to deliver more gold for WA’s Eastern Goldfields (0) October 3, 2017 Kin Mining continues to emerge as one of Western Australia’s most exciting gold mining prospects at the Leonora project in the Eastern Goldfields.
Northern Star secures deal with Tanami Gold for Western Tanami project (0) October 3, 2017 Western Australian company Tanami Gold has agreed to a deal with Northern Star Resources for the sale of its $4 million interest in the Western Tanami gold project.
Adani faces tax haven criticism in new report (0) October 3, 2017 The US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEFFA) has reported on ABC’s Four Corners TV program that Adani’s Australian mining interests are at risk due to falling income ...
Kirkland Lake makes De Grey investment (0) October 3, 2017 Canadian miner Kirkland Lake Gold has agreed to make a $5 million investment in Western Australian gold junior, De Grey Mining.
Tungsten Mining to raise funds for Mt Mulgine project (0) October 3, 2017 Tungsten Mining is raising up to $13.5 million to advance development of the Mt Mulgine tungsten project in Western Australia.
WA resources sector records marked sales increase in 2017 (0) October 2, 2017 Western Australia’s McGowan Government has announced that local mineral and petroleum industry has seen a 19 per cent increase in value over 2015-16 sales figures, with $105 billion in recorded ...
Rio completes first fully autonomous rail journey in Pilbara (0) October 2, 2017 Rio Tinto is a step closer to its goal of having a network of driverless trains in the Pilbara after undertaking the first fully autonomous rail journey at the Western ...
New Century to go ahead with Century zinc mine purchase (0) October 2, 2017 New Century Resources intends to pursue Century Bull’s 30 per cent share in the ongoing Century Mine rehabilitation project, increasing its ownership from 70 per cent to 100 per cent.
Development of Carrapateena to create 1000 jobs: OZ Minerals (0) October 2, 2017 OZ Minerals has launched work on phase one of the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.
Fortescue and ANZ partner for ATSI business funding (0) October 2, 2017 Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion has launched a $50 million boost for Aboriginal-owned businesses that has been funded by a partnership between Fortescue Metals Group and ANZ Banking
Komatsu unveils D375A-8 crawler dozer (0) October 2, 2017 Komatsu continues to launch the D375A-8 crawler dozer throughout the global mining market.
Sodexo showcases latest mining technology (0) October 2, 2017 Facility management company Sodexo has showcased its latest solution for mining at Microsoft’s Ignite conference in Florida, United States.
Queensland launches annual exploration program (0) September 28, 2017 The program provides a more systematic process for releasing resource exploration tenders and to further bolster the state’s $20 billion-plus resources sector, according to the Queensland Government.
Could current engineering skills become redundant? (0) September 28, 2017 To remain employable engineers require environmentally-sustainable design knowledge, expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality (VR), and a willingness to continuously ask questions, according to ...
Schneider Electric delivers operational reliability with new EcoStruxure solutions (0) September 28, 2017 Energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric has introduced new EcoStruxure software solutions, bringing measurably profitable asset and operation reliability to the industrial market.
Beach secures $1.585bn deal to acquire Origin business (0) September 28, 2017 Origin Energy has agreed to sell upstream oil and gas business, Lattice Energy, to Beach Energy for $1.585 billion.
Less than a month until the Prospect Awards (0) September 28, 2017 The Australian Mining Prospect Awards return to Sydney next month, with the event to be held at the Ivy on October 26.
Queensland mining suppliers call for return to fairer payment terms (0) September 28, 2017 Seven regional Queensland industry groups and economic development bodies have requested major mining houses review their payment terms for suppliers.
Nivek’s TED machine lifts productivity at Hunter Valley Operations (0) September 28, 2017 Nivek Industries’ Tracked Elevating Device (TED), a remote-controlled, battery-powered, all-terrain, multi-purpose machine, has made a positive impact at the Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) in New South Wales.
Onsite to acquire GCS Hire (0) September 27, 2017 Onsite Rental Group plans to acquire Western Australian equipment hire business GCS Hire – the equipment hire division of Global Construction Services.
Sandvik launches narrow-vein loader (0) September 27, 2017 Sandvik is introducing a new three-tonne narrow-vein loader (LHD) that offers reliability, productivity and increased safety not previously seen in its size class.
ABB acquires GE Industrial Solutions (0) September 27, 2017 Global power and automation technology company ABB will strengthen its position in the electrification sector through the acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions for US$2.6 billion ($3.3 billion).
Yancoal increases Warkworth stake for $US230m (0) September 27, 2017 Yancoal Australia has exercised a call option to purchase Mitsubishi’s 28.9 per cent interest in the Warkworth coal joint venture in the Hunter Valley for $US230 million ($291.7 million).
Monadelphous wins $220m of resources contracts (0) September 27, 2017 Monadelphous has secured new maintenance and construction work in the resources industry worth $220 million.
Saracen to sell Red October gold mine (0) September 26, 2017 Saracen Mineral Holdings will offload the Red October gold mine in Western Australia to Matsa Resources for $2 million in cash and shares.
Rio Tinto unveils paid parental leave standard (0) September 26, 2017 Rio Tinto will implement a new global minimum standard for paid parental leave for its entire workforce from next month.
Fortescue deployment of Cat autonomous technology takes next step (0) September 26, 2017 Caterpillar and Fortescue Metals Group are moving ahead with the expansion of Cat Command for Hauling at the iron ore miner’s sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Fluor JV wins BHP contract (0) September 26, 2017 BHP has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at the Spence copper operation in Chile to the joint venture between Fluor Corporation and SalfaCorp.
Where to next for minerals processing? (0) September 25, 2017 FLSmidth country head Mark Clifford discusses the state of the minerals processing industry in Australia
Mergers and acquisitions double in first half of 2017 (0) September 25, 2017 Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the mining sector have nearly doubled during the first half of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, according figures from EY.
Minerals Council of Australia CEO to resign (0) September 25, 2017 Brendan Pearson will step down as CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) in October after working for the organisation for more than nine years.
Sheffield adds another offtake agreement at Thunderbird (0) September 25, 2017 Sheffield Resources has secured its second offtake agreement for zircon from the Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia.
Thiess secures $189m contract extension at Jellinbah East coal mine (0) September 25, 2017 Thiess has been awarded a $189 million contract extension to continue to operate the Jellinbah Plains open pit at the Jellinbah East coal mine in central Queensland.
NT records highest minerals sales (0) September 22, 2017 The Northern Territory has recorded minerals sales worth $3.63 billion during 2016-17, the highest ever minerals sales for the territory.
New Talisman acquires Newcrest’s Kiwi subsidiary (0) September 22, 2017 New Talisman has acquired Newcrest Mining subsidiary Newcrest New Zealand Exploration, which holds 80 per cent of the Rahu project.
TNG to sell Melville Island exploration licence application to Rio Tinto (0) September 22, 2017 Metals company TNG is on track to sell its Melville Island exploration licence application (ELA) in the Northern Territory to Rio Tinto Exploration.
Iron ore sheds another 5% (0) September 22, 2017 Iron ore prices have fallen significantly again, continuing a volatile year for the commodity.
Schenck Process to have new owner (0) September 22, 2017 European private equity firm IK Investment Partners has secured a deal to sell Schenck Process to fund manager Blackstone.
Rio to return Coal & Allied proceeds to shareholders (0) September 22, 2017 Rio Tinto plans to buy back another $US2.5 billion ($3.1 billion) worth of shares, returning the proceeds from the sale of Coal & Allied to shareholders.
The future of mining (0) September 21, 2017 A recap of the 2017 ABB Digital Transformation Summit in Brisbane, which explored the importance of implementing digitalisation across the mining, oil and gas and utilities sectors.
Liebherr releases its largest bearing for compact bucket wheel excavators (0) September 21, 2017 Liebherr has produced the largest non-segmented, large diameter bearing ever manufactured by the company, designed for compact bucket wheel excavators.
Sandfire completes next stage of US copper project approval (0) September 21, 2017 Sandfire Resources subsidiary Tintina Resources has received a draft operating permit for the Black Butte copper project in Montana, USA, another key step that brings it closer to development.
Minemax launches latest mine planning software (0) September 21, 2017 Minemax has released the new Tempo for developing detailed mine plans.
Seven Group to raise up to $400m to fund Coates acquisition (0) September 21, 2017 Seven Group Holdings plans to raise up to $400 million to help it buyout mining equipment hire company Coates Hire.
Glencore awards diversity scholarship (0) September 21, 2017 Glencore’s Mount Isa Mines has awarded its inaugural Tim Underhill Diversity Scholarship in Mine Surveying, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS).
Newcrest awards minerals processing contract at Cadia (0) September 21, 2017 Eriez will supply Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley gold operations in New South Wales with proprietary separation equipment to enhance the site’s minerals processing activities.
Aggreko Remote Monitoring delivers efficiencies for miners (0) September 21, 2017 Aggreko is helping companies focus more on mining through a remote monitoring system that supports its power generation facilities at operations.
Iron ore price in free fall (0) September 20, 2017 Iron ore fell another 4.1 per cent in value overnight to drop to its lowest mark since late July.
Queensland monument to honour fallen miners (0) September 20, 2017 The Queensland Government unveiled a permanent state monument at Redbank, Ipswich to honour miners who lost their lives in mine and quarry accidents.
Metso launches new attachment system for screening media (0) September 20, 2017 Metso is introducing a new attachment system for its Trellex screening media that makes media change-outs safer and faster, increasing productivity in minerals processing.
WA gold royalty hike is ‘bad policy’: Newcrest (0) September 20, 2017 Newcrest Mining has described the Western Australian Government’s plan to increase the state’s gold royalty rate by 50 per cent as bad policy.
Calidus Resources to form joint venture with Novo (0) September 20, 2017 Western Australian-based Calidus Resources is on track to form a joint venture with Canadian explorer Novo Resources for tenements surrounding the Warrawoona gold project in the Pilbara.
Growth in mining jobs gathers momentum (0) September 20, 2017 Advertising for resources industry jobs on online recruitment portal SEEK has grown by 72 per cent over the past year.
Seven Group to pay $517m for control of Coates Hire (0) September 20, 2017 Seven Group Holdings is set to take 100 per cent ownership of Coates Hire, a supplier of equipment to the mining industry.
Tickets are selling out fast for the Austmine Mining Innovation Roadshow in Brisbane (0) September 20, 2017 Join over 120 METS and Mining professionals on Wednesday 4th October 2017, in Brisbane. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with some of Australia’s most forward thinking leaders ...
Gascoyne to receive $60m loan for Dalgaranga project (0) September 19, 2017 Gascoyne Resources is set to receive a loan of up to $60 million from Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank to fund the development of the Dalgaranga gold ...
Improving environmental and energy management on mine sites (0) September 19, 2017 As the mining industry is often scrutinised for its potential environmental impact, the need for companies to retain their social licence to operate should remain a key priority.
Intermin, AXF complete joint venture agreement (0) September 19, 2017 Intermin Resources has completed its joint venture agreement with AXF Resources for the Richmond vanadium-molybdenum project in Queensland.
Syrah seeks $110m to increase graphite output (0) September 19, 2017 Syrah Resources plans to raise $110 million to fund the ramp up of production at the Balama graphite project in Mozambique, Africa.
Sandvik unveils new DS422i cable bolter (0) September 19, 2017 Sandvik has released the DS422i cable bolter for improved productivity, safety and process control.
BHP adds 1000 women to workforce (0) September 19, 2017 BHP’s workforce has grown to be more than 20 per cent female. The company increased its female representation by 2.9 per cent in the 2017 financial year, just below a ...
Miners rally against WA gold royalty hike to save jobs (0) September 19, 2017 Western Australian gold industry workers took to the streets of Kalgoorlie yesterday to protest the state government’s budget decision to increase its gold royalty rate.
University of Adelaide heads $14m research consortium to boost copper production (0) September 18, 2017 The University of Adelaide will lead a $14.6 million research consortium to develop technologies designed to increase copper production in South Australia.
Reuse-to-Fuse for HDPE pipe: maximising your workforce (0) September 18, 2017 A new mechanical pipe joining solution from Victaulic eliminates the need for installer certification High density polyethylene (HDPE) is the fastest-growing piping material in mining applications, with adoption expected to increase ...
Neometals lodges patent for lithium process (0) September 18, 2017 Neometals has lodged an Australian provisional patent application for its technology to produce lithium titanate oxide for use in lithium-ion batteries.
Manufacturers equip the mines of tomorrow (0) September 18, 2017 Markets conditions have generally improved in mining. What has this meant for the world’s leading equipment manufacturers and their most advanced products?
Glencore grinding technology to be installed at Heron’s Woodlawn project (0) September 18, 2017 Heron Resources will use Glencore’s IsaMill technology at its Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
Next round of applications open for WA co-funded drilling program (0) September 18, 2017 The Western Australian Government has launched applications for round 16 of its exploration drilling program, a month after announcing it would continue funding the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
Evolution offloads Edna May gold mine to Ramelius for up to $90m (0) September 18, 2017 Ramelius Resources will acquire the Edna May gold mine in Western Australia from Evolution Mining for up to $90 million.
Rio Tinto CFO to retire (0) September 18, 2017 Rio Tinto chief financial officer Chris Lynch will retire from the role by the end of September 2018.
Power to step down as Fortescue CEO (0) September 15, 2017 Nev Power’s tenure as chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group will come to an end in February next year.
Ramelius Resources signs second joint venture deal in the US (0) September 15, 2017 Ramelius Resources has signed its second farm-in and joint venture agreement in Nevada, USA, after securing a deal with Newmont Mining over its South Monitor gold project.
Empire Oil Company enters voluntary administration (0) September 15, 2017 Empire Oil & Gas subsidiary Empire Oil Company has entered voluntary administration shortly after entering receivership.
Adani adds renewables to Australian coal ambitions (0) September 15, 2017 India’s Adani will launch construction on a solar energy plant at Moranbah in Queensland by the end of the year.
Sandvik adds entry-level option to AutoMine portfolio (0) September 15, 2017 Sandvik has unveiled AutoMine Tele-Remote for underground loaders, a new entry-level addition to the AutoMine family.
Caterpillar develops battery electric LHD (0) September 15, 2017 Caterpillar’s Underground Mining group is preparing to ship a proof-of-concept battery electric LHD (load, haul, dump machine) to a mine site located in Canada.
Komatsu takes aerial view of site surveying (0) September 15, 2017 Six Komatsu Australia in-house pilots have recently received their ‘wings’ as certified drone operators, allowing for the ability to provide total site solution, site surveying services that are an improvement ...
Brierty loses Rio Tinto, Newmont contracts (0) September 14, 2017 Collapsed contractor Brierty has been stripped of its major mining contracts, including a $300 million job it was awarded by Rio Tinto in the Pilbara three years ago.
Hastings Technology Metals enters rare earth supply deal (0) September 14, 2017 Hastings Technology Metals has entered a third memorandum of understanding with Qiandong Rare Earth Group (GQD) for the future supply of mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) from its Yangibana project ...
Workers return to Glencore’s Tahmoor Colliery after prohibition notice (0) September 14, 2017 Miners have returned to work at Glencore’s Tahmoor Colliery after it received a prohibition notice from the NSW Resources Regulator for elevated gas levels.
Balla Balla iron ore project edges closer to development (0) September 14, 2017 Balla Balla Infrastructure Group’s (BBIG) $5.6 billion integrated iron ore project in the Pilbara is on track for development after the WA government validated the state agreement signed earlier this ...
SAB bags mining contract at Bauxite Hills (0) September 14, 2017 Metro Mining has awarded SAB Mining with the mining contract at its Bauxite Hills mine in North Queensland.
Nepean handles growth on the world stage (0) September 14, 2017 Nepean Conveyors has emerged as a truly global OEM for the mining industry after acquiring two businesses from Sandvik.
Gold market remains buoyant after July rally (0) September 14, 2017 Nicholas Frappell reviews the market performance of gold and silver in July in ABC Bullion’s precious metals review for the month.
Regulation and policy excellence a key focus at IMARC (0) September 13, 2017 Promoting best practice regulation and policy excellence will be a key focus at the 4th annual International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC).
Roy Hill delivers diversity with LiveHire proactive recruitment model (0) September 13, 2017 Technology has been developed to turn recruitment in mining into a proactive process that is more efficient for companies.
KGL seeks funds to advance Jervois copper project (0) September 13, 2017 KGL Resources plans to raise up to $12.4 million to accelerate its exploration program at the Jervois copper project in the Northern Territory.
Striker selects Onetrak as Australian dealer (0) September 13, 2017 Striker mobile crushers and screens has appointed Tasmanian-based Onetrak as its dealer for Australia.
Newcrest restarts another part of Cadia East following earthquake (0) September 13, 2017 Newcrest Mining expects the Cadia East gold mine in New South Wales to be producing at normal rates by March next year as it continues to recover from the April ...
Posiedon Nickel enters MOU with Lithium Australia (0) September 13, 2017 Poseidon Nickel has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lithium Australia (LIT) to evaluate joint exploration and lithium processing at Lake Johnston in Western Australia.
Integration: the key to a digital mining future (0) September 13, 2017 Improving how technology solutions are integrated will be critical for mining to effectively transform into a digital industry, according to RPMGlobal chief executive officer Richard Mathews.
Prototype rig promises big changes for greenfields drilling (0) September 13, 2017 A prototype, coiled tubing (CT) drilling rig being developed by a research centre in Victoria has entered its second major field trial, promising cheaper, faster greenfields mineral exploration.
NT Government goes public with environmental security bonds (0) September 13, 2017 The Northern Territory’s Gunner Ministry is to release details of its environmental security bonds to the public in a bid for increased accountability within the NT mining industry.
Copper and zinc bounce back in 2017 following Chinese investment (0) September 12, 2017 Copper prices have rebounded following an advantageous sell-off last Friday that saw copper fall 3 per cent and zinc 3.1 per cent respectively on the London Metal Exchange.
Kidman and SQM agree to $US110 million lithium JV (0) September 12, 2017 Kidman Resources has finalised a $US110 million, 50-50 joint venture agreement with Chile’s SQM (Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile) at the Mt Holland lithium operations in Western Australia.
Origin Energy acquires $190m stake in Otway gas project (0) September 12, 2017 Origin Energy’s oil and gas division Lattice Energy has secured a $190 million deal with exploration company Benaris International to acquire a 27.7 per cent interest in the Otway gas ...
Pilbara Minerals begins work on Pilgangoora expansion (0) September 12, 2017 Pilbara Minerals has begun initial work at its 5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) expansion at the Pilgangoora lithium project in Western Australia.
Minerals institute to receive $2 million boost from WA Government (0) September 12, 2017 The Western Australian Government is offering support for the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) in the form of a $3 million funding injection launched by Treasurer Ben Wyatt.
Sheffield Resources signs zircon supply deal (0) September 12, 2017 Sheffield Resources has secured an agreement with Indian ceramics company Ruby Ceramics for the sale of premium zircon from its Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia.
Evolution Mining mulls sale of Edna May gold mine (0) September 12, 2017 Evolution Mining is considering the sale of its Edna May gold mine in Western Australia, after receiving several acquisition offers.
MACA secures $60m to expand mining fleet (0) September 12, 2017 Contractor MACA is set to grow its mining services business after raising $60 million through a share placement.
Drills delivering impressive results in Australia’s mining regions (0) September 11, 2017 Caterpillar’s rotary blasthole drills have begun to make a significant impact in some of the country’s most prominent mining regions, like the Hunter Valley in New South Wales and the ...
Red River to benefit from high zinc prices as Thalanga restarts (0) September 11, 2017 Red River Resources has launched production at the Thalanga zinc operation in Queensland as prices for the metal have risen by about 20 per cent this year.
Oz Mining secures Phase 2 mining contract at CuDeco’s Rocklands project (0) September 11, 2017 Queensland copper producer Cudeco has awarded Oz Mining the Phase 2 mining contract at its Rocklands project near Cloncurry.
Mineral Commodities to acquire stake in Munglinup graphite project (0) September 11, 2017 Mineral Commodities (MRC) has signed an agreement with Gold Terrace to farm into the Munglinup graphite project in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto upgrades Kestrel coal mine (0) September 11, 2017 Rio Tinto has increased its coal reserves at the Kestrel underground coal mine in the Bowen Basin in Queensland by almost 50 per cent.
Queensland Bauxite’s project gets environmental approval (0) September 11, 2017 The Queensland Department Heritage Protection (DEHP) has approved the environmental authority (EA) for Queensland Bauxite’s South Johnstone project at Camp Creek, taking it a step closer to production.
The technological expectations of mining become reality (0) September 11, 2017 Technology is moving and taking mining along for the ride. A panel of Sandvik experts provides an insight into the latest technology developments at the company and what the industry ...
Hastings Deering raising the bar for Dig Day 2017 (0) September 11, 2017 Queensland and Northern Territory’s exclusive Caterpillar dealer, Hastings Deering, are pulling out all stops for the 2017 Dig Day, to be held in Brisbane on Saturday October 14.
Independence unveils Nova nickel operation (0) September 11, 2017 Independence Group (IGO) has officially opened the Nova nickel-copper-cobalt operation in Western Australia.
South East Asia Resources enters lithium deal (0) September 8, 2017 Western Australian based company South East Asia Resources has entered an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of private company Centralist, which includes five exploration licences in emerging lithium producing ...
ABM signs deal with Traditional Owners for Lake Mackay project (0) September 8, 2017 ABM Resources has signed an exploration agreement with the Central Land Council – the representatives of the Traditional Owners – for the Lake Mackay joint venture project in Northern Territory. ...
Miners seek tendering, project management and procurement specialists (0) September 8, 2017 Mining consultants with tendering, project management and procurement strategy skills have emerged as the most sought-after at online recruitment marketplace, Expert360.
Queensland ushers in tougher penalties for mine safety breaches (0) September 8, 2017 Queensland mine operators will face harsher penalties for breaking mine health and safety regulations under new legislation introduced to parliament.
Bannerman MD expects uranium market to bounce back (0) September 8, 2017 The uranium sector’s pricing doldrums are destined to mother a bull market in the near to short term, according to Bannerman Resources managing director Brandon Munro.
Western Australian gold royalty hike slammed by mining industry (0) September 8, 2017 A Western Australian Government decision to increase royalties for gold producers in its latest State Budget has angered the mining industry, which fears the move will close mines and cost ...
Weir Minerals expands its global service network (0) September 8, 2017 Weir Minerals has announced plans open new service centres, expanding its reach in the global mining industry.
New brochure released on the advantages of coarse particle floatation (0) September 8, 2017 Eriez Flotation Division has released a new brochure that explains how particle flotation (CPF) technology can increase mill throughput.
First female GM starts at KCGM (0) September 7, 2017 Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) has appointed Cecile Thaxter as its first female general manager.
Poseidon Nickel enters another gold processing deal at Black Swan (0) September 7, 2017 Poseidon Nickel has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Empire Resources to evaluate the option of processing gold ore from the Penny’s Find gold project at Poseidon’s Black Swan ...
Sandvik launches new low profile loader (0) September 7, 2017 Sandvik has released the LH115L five tonne low profile loader for challenging mining conditions.
Contractor Brierty appoints administrators (0) September 7, 2017 Mining and civil works contractor Brierty has appointed administrators following low profits and market uncertainty.
Survey backs construction of low emission coal power station in NSW (0) September 7, 2017 New research has found there is strong public support for the construction of a low emission coal-fired power station in New South Wales.
MACA secures Pilgangoora open pit mining contract (0) September 7, 2017 Pilbara Minerals has awarded the open pit mining contract for its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia to MACA.
Gold Discovery Trail to be unveiled in Perth (0) September 7, 2017 The Gold Industry Group will launch a gold Discovery Trail at Perth’s Elizabeth Quay next month.
Black Hats, White Hats, and Hard Hats – The Need for Encryption in Mining and Resources (0) September 6, 2017 Mineral Blue announces Fedora, a socially responsible encryption system. Are you concerned by criminals having access to strong encryption? You’re right to be worried. Modern encryption is virtually impossible for governments to ...
Valmec secures energy services contracts worth $11.2m (0) September 6, 2017 Australian energy services group Valmec has continued to build its order book, securing new and additional contracts worth approximately $11.2 million.
WA Government considers mining act changes following Andrew Forrest case (0) September 6, 2017 The Western Australian Government may make changes to the state’s mining act following a High Court decision that blocked mining on Andrew Forrest’s cattle station in the Pilbara.
Shell Australia signs gas supply deal in Queensland (0) September 6, 2017 The Swanbank E power station near Ipswich will begin supplying power to Queensland again on January 1, after electricity generator Stanwell corporation signed a gas supply deal with Shell Australia.
Guess who’s back? New 3M Speedglas Welding Helmet 9002NC launches (0) September 6, 2017 Over 20 years ago, Speedglas launched the 3M Speedglas Welding Helmet Series 9000. Many welders still consider the classic Speedglas 9000 model the perfect balance of welding helmet shape, size, and weight. So, ...
Welders, don’t let your health go up in smoke (0) September 6, 2017 Increasing knowledge about the health hazards associated with breathing welding fumes and gases above certain concentrations and the serious illnesses that can result emphasises the need to educate, train and ...
Metallica to offload North Queensland project to Australian Mines (0) September 6, 2017 Australian Mines plans to acquire the multi-commodity Sconi project in North Queensland from joint venture partner Metallica Minerals for $10 million.
Peabody sells majority of Burton mine for $US11 million (0) September 6, 2017 Peabody Energy has entered an agreement to sell the majority of its Burton coal mine in Queensland to the Lenton joint venture for $US11 million ($13.7 million).
Sandfire looks ahead following DeGrussa success (0) September 6, 2017 Western Australian miner Sandfire Resources has continued its strong performance at the DeGrussa copper-gold operation a year on from winning the coveted Mine of the Year accolade at the 2016 ...
Kirkland Lake invests $56m in Novo to strengthen Australian presence (0) September 6, 2017 Gold miner Kirkland Lake Gold is consolidating its presence in Australia with a $C56 million ($56.6 million) investment in another Canadian company, Novo Resources.
Monax Mining earns stake in Western Queen gold project (0) September 5, 2017 Monax Mining has entered a farm-in and joint venture agreement with Ramelius Resources for the Western Queen gold project in Western Australia.
Blair Athol mine life gets another extension (0) September 5, 2017 TerraCom has announced a further extension to the Blair Athol mine life following increased coal resources.
Exploration activity rises in Australia as government launches new incentive (0) September 5, 2017 Australia’s mining industry continues to spend more on exploration after several years in the doldrums for the sector.
Strike Energy moves to South Australia (0) September 5, 2017 Australian-listed oil and gas company Strike Energy has relocated from Sydney to Adelaide, set to create around 85 resources jobs in the state.
Mitchell secures contract extension at Olympic Dam (0) September 5, 2017 BHP has extended Mitchell Services’ underground drilling contract at the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
NRW’s Golding wins coal mining services contract (0) September 5, 2017 Golding Contractors, recently acquired by NRW Holdings, has been awarded a mining services contract at Fitzroy Australia Resources’ Broadlea open cut coal mine in Queensland.
BHP to unlock Olympic Dam copper production with extraction technology (0) September 4, 2017 BHP is confident the heap leach extraction technology it is testing at Olympic Dam has the potential to help lift the mine’s annual copper production to more than 450,000 tonnes, ...
AIMEX boosts business for the METS sector (0) September 4, 2017 Australia’s most extensive mining exhibition – Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) has energised the next era of mining professionals, with early reports recording more than 4,900 attendees for the event.
Lithium Australia on track to acquire lithium battery developer (0) September 4, 2017 Lithium Australia (LIT) is set to acquire Brisbane based battery cathode developer Very Small Particle company (VSPC) as it expands in the lithium battery market.
Ausgold capitalises on WA exploration scheme (0) September 4, 2017 Ausgold has secured a $150,000 grant through the Western Australian Government’s Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS), which will be used to conduct drilling activities at its Katanning gold project.
Drug use a growing concern in mining: survey (0) September 4, 2017 Drug use is a growing issue in Australia’s mining industry, according to a survey from Mining People International (MPi).
Thiess secures $437m coal contract (0) September 4, 2017 Thiess has been awarded a $437 million contract at the Gunung Bara Utama (GBU) coal mine in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
PM Turnbull offers $100m for mineral exploration (0) September 4, 2017 The Australian Government plans to revive greenfields exploration through a new scheme.