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Echo to kickstart Yandal towards 100,000oz annual gold production (0) April 24, 2019 Echo Resources has confirmed the redevelopment of its Yandal gold project in Western Australia as technically robust, capable of generating $225 million over its initial mine life.
Rio Tinto discovers rare white diamond at Argyle (0) April 24, 2019 Rio Tinto has revealed one of the largest gem-quality white diamonds in the 35-year history of its Argyle mine in the Kimberley, Western Australia.
RD3 remote monitoring device for rockbreakers improves efficiency (0) April 23, 2019 Rammer continues to deliver innovative solutions to improve profitability, safety and performance by launching a purpose-developed RD3 remote monitoring device for its Excellence line of rockbreakers.
Bryah jumps on manganese JV with OM Holdings (0) April 23, 2019 OM Holdings has executed a manganese joint venture (JV) agreement with Perth-based junior Bryah Resources as the latter purchases a mining lease comprising the historic Horseshoe South manganese mine in ...
Northern Minerals secures $15m in funding for Browns Range (0) April 23, 2019 Northern Minerals is raising $15 million in funding to develop its Browns Range heavy rare earth pilot plant in Western Australia and to repay research and development costs.
Newmont Goldcorp becomes world’s top gold producer as merger concludes (0) April 23, 2019 Newmont Goldcorp has finalised its merger with Goldcorp to become the world’s leading gold business just three months after securing the $US10 billion ($14 billion) takeover.
Whitehaven enters next phase of Winchester South development (0) April 23, 2019 Whitehaven Coal has reached a milestone in the proposed development of the Winchester South metallurgical coal site, with the Queensland Government declaring it a coordinated project.
Connecting your mine to the future (0) April 23, 2019 The digitalisation of mines is a hot topic, and one with that encompasses many technologies and beneficial outputs.
Komatsu selects ABB for open-pit shovel milestone (0) April 23, 2019 Komatsu has placed its 100th air-cooled (AC) multidrive order for open-pit shovels from ABB, joining over 90 ABB AC drives already in operation on Komatsu’s customer mine sites around the ...
Sandvik strengthens OptiMine solution with tech acquisition (0) April 23, 2019 Sandvik is bolstering its automation and digitalisation offering through the purchase of mining technology company Newtrax.
The top five mining stories last week (0) April 23, 2019 Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, starting with contractor Ausdrill revealing illegal activity by an employee at the company.
Fortescue cuts iron ore guidance amid surging price (0) April 18, 2019 Fortescue has posted a 47 per cent surge in its iron ore’s selling price upon higher benchmark iron ore prices, reaching $US71 ($98.92) a dry metric tonne.
Yancoal explores expansion potential at NSW coal mines (0) April 18, 2019 Pure-play coal producer Yancoal has cited the potential for growth at its Moolarben and Mount Thorley Warkworth coal complexes in New South Wales.
Mining a top five industry for Australian job growth (0) April 18, 2019 Online recruitment portal SEEK has reported the mining, resources and energy sector as one of the five biggest industries for job growth over the past year.
Austmine 2019 focuses on the next horizon with six weeks to go (0) April 18, 2019 Austmine 2019, the world’s leading mining innovation conference, is set to be staged at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 21–23.
BHP, Rio Tinto share prices dip after Vale mine restart approval (0) April 18, 2019 Brazilian iron ore miner Vale has been granted governmental permission to reopen the Brucutu iron ore mine in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Ausdrill discovers $10m ‘long-term sophisticated’ fraud (0) April 18, 2019 Ausdrill has uncovered fraudulent activities relating to an “unrelated invalid supplier” and is working with the police to do further investigations.
OZ Minerals contracts Mobilaris, Epiroc for Carrapateena digitalisation (0) April 17, 2019 OZ Minerals plans to incorporate advanced digitalisation technology at its underground Carrapateena operation thanks to a partnership with Epiroc and Mobilaris.
Thunderbox, Carosue Dam prop up Saracen’s growth ambitions (0) April 17, 2019 Saracen Mineral delivered a record March 2019 quarter across all fronts of costs, gold production and “impressive” exploration drilling results.
Rockwell Automation introduces The Connected Mine (0) April 17, 2019 The Connected Mine uses advanced analytics to help mining companies collect and aggregate data to gain end-to-end visibility into their operations and make informed business decisions to improve mining operations.
Gruyere JV construction nears finish line for first gold pour (0) April 17, 2019 The Gruyere joint venture has completed 97 per cent of its process plant construction in Western Australia, putting it on target for first gold production in the June 2019 quarter.
Cowal leads Evolution’s continued gold growth (0) April 17, 2019 Evolution Mining has recorded a significant increase to its gold reserves following continued works on the underground expansion of the Cowal gold operation in New South Wales.
Austmine 2019 to bring mining innovation to Brisbane (0) April 17, 2019 Austmine, the world’s leading mining innovation conference, is set to take over the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 21–23, 2019.
BHP iron ore production forecast hit by weather (0) April 17, 2019 BHP has cut its iron ore production guidance for the 2019 financial year on the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Veronica, following a similar reduction by Rio Tinto yesterday.
Gold production to achieve global record in 2019 (0) April 17, 2019 Global gold output is expected to grow to a record 109.6 million ounces by the end of 2019, according to S&P Global data.
BHP mine sites affected by scarlet fever (0) April 17, 2019 Six cases of scarlet fever have been reported at two BHP iron ore mine sites in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Easternwell secures drilling contract with Senex in Surat Basin (0) April 16, 2019 Senex has awarded a major Surat Basin drilling contract to Easternwell across Project Atlas and Roma North, with works to commence in May 2019.
Sandfire begins work with Alchemy at Bryah Basin (0) April 16, 2019 Sandfire Resources has commenced aircore drilling at Alchemy Resources’ Bryah Basin project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
Hillgrove to transition Kanmantoo mine to hydro energy project (0) April 16, 2019 Hillgrove Resources is set to transform its Kanmantoo open pit mine into a pumped hydro facility in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Strandline delivers 70% boost to ore reserve at Coburn (0) April 16, 2019 Strandline Resources has achieved a significant upgrade at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia following the completion of a definitive feasibility study (DFS).
Rio Tinto cuts guidance for Pilbara iron ore shipments (0) April 16, 2019 Rio Tinto has reduced its 2019 guidance for Pilbara iron ore shipments following a damage at the port brought by tropical cyclones.
Perseus project takes key step towards first gold pour in 2020 (0) April 16, 2019 Perseus Mining has secured up to $45 million in funding that will assist the company’s development of the Yaouré gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa.
Regis commences underground expansion at Rosemont (0) April 15, 2019 Regis Resources has started development of its underground Rosemont gold site with an aim to achieving first ore in the September quarter of 2019.
Industry funds foster METS collaboration (0) April 15, 2019 Seven engineering and technology companies have been granted significant financial awards totalling $4.1 million through METS Ignited’s project funding program.
Rio Tinto awards key Koodaideri contract to WorleyParsons (0) April 15, 2019 WorleyParsons has been awarded a major works contract at Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Aeris takeover bid for Glencore mine falls through (0) April 15, 2019 Aeris Resources has announced that it has been “unable to come to agreeable terms with Glencore” regarding its proposed takeover offer for the CSA copper mine in Cobar, New South ...
Metro lifts production at Bauxite Hills after resuming operations (0) April 15, 2019 Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills mine north of Weipa is back in operation after a planned hiatus during the wet season in Far North Queensland.
Queensland takes Western Australia’s top spot for jobs growth (0) April 15, 2019 Job vacancies in the mining and resources sector have risen 1.3 per cent in March this year, according to the latest Mining and Resources Job Index report from DFP Resources.
Rio Tinto, BHP copper project investment tops $2bn (0) April 15, 2019 Rio Tinto has committed a further $302 million in advancing its Resolution copper project in Arizona, the United States, taking the total investment to an excess of $2 billion with ...
TNG persists with ‘arduous’ approval processes at Mount Peake (0) April 12, 2019 TNG is advancing its Mount Peake project in the NT towards a final investment decision off the back of $US600 million ($850 million) in debt financing it secured last year.
Galena advances $90m Abra project JV with Toho Zinc (0) April 12, 2019 Galena Mining has received $20 million of a proposed $90 million payment from Japanese company Toho Zinc to earn up to 40 per cent of the Abra base metals project ...
Fortescue offers jobs through training program (0) April 12, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has offered employment to 836 Aboriginal people and will continue to offer jobs to graduates of its vocational training and employment centre (VTEC) program.
Metso awarded major Albemarle contract at Kemerton lithium plant (0) April 12, 2019 Metso has won a contract to supply pyro-processing and comminution equipment to Albemarle’s Kemerton lithium plant near Bunbury, Western Australia.
OZ Minerals spends $36m for 70% of West Musgrave project (0) April 12, 2019 OZ Minerals has secured a 70 per cent interest in the West Musgrave nickel-copper project by completing stage two of its earn in with joint venture (JV) partner Cassini Resources.
Caterpillar unveils first battery electric LHD underground loader (0) April 12, 2019 Caterpillar has revealed that its first battery electric load-haul-dump (LHD) platform will be the Cat R1700 underground mining loader.
New Century to double plant capacity following record production (0) April 11, 2019 New Century Resources’ successful ramp up of plant performance at its Century zinc mine in Queensland validates its expansion into a 15 million tonne-a-year operation in 2019.
South Australian miner identifies trace gold in tree leaves (0) April 11, 2019 Marmota Energy has identified trace gold elements in vegetation found near the Aurora Tank gold mine site in Goshawk, South Australia.
Lynas rejects Wesfarmers’ ‘highly opportunistic’ takeover bid (0) April 11, 2019 Lynas Corporation’s board of management has urged shareholders not to accept Wesfarmers’ “unsolicited” $1.5 billion bid for the company announced last month.
ExxonMobil appoints MotorActive as authorised distributor for Mobil lubricants in Australia (0) April 11, 2019 ExxonMobil Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of automotive retail specialist MotorActive as a new authorised distributor for Mobil lubricants in Australia.
Australia establishes $53m national battery research hub in WA (0) April 11, 2019 The Australian Government is providing a $25 million grant to an industry-led battery research centre in Perth, Western Australia, which recognises the state as a global leader in the production ...
Rio Tinto suffers fire damage at Port of Dampier (0) April 11, 2019 Rio Tinto has confirmed that a fire broke out at the Port of Dampier in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Rare earth industry confident after Lynas takeover bid (0) April 11, 2019 Dysprosium price has shown “seriously positive moves”, shooting up more than 20 per cent at a time when Lynas is bringing M&A focus to the forefront.
Terramin advances historic Adelaide Hills gold mine restart (0) April 10, 2019 Terramin Australia’s restart of a historic gold mine within the Adelaide Hills project area in South Australia has taken a step forward following the completion of a $1.1 million managed ...
WestStar set for funding boost to support Tier 1 contracts (0) April 10, 2019 WestStar Industrial is set to support its strong project pipeline with top tier customers including Rio Tinto, MSP Engineering, Talison Lithium and Tianqi Lithium with a funding boost.
Adani gains groundwater approval at Carmichael coal mine (0) April 10, 2019 Adani Australia has received a go ahead from Minister for the Environment Melissa Price for the groundwater management plans at its Carmichael coal mine and rail infrastructure project in the ...
BHP to streamline workforce to deliver ‘competitive’ returns (0) April 10, 2019 BHP is cutting jobs and in-sourcing more of its contractor workforce as part of a global process that chief executive Andrew Mackenzie believed would deliver benefits valued in “many billions”.
Expertise meets creativity: MHE-Demag presents Engineered Service concept (0) April 10, 2019 MHE-Demag recently introduced a new maintenance concept to best optimise the service provided to customers whilst maintaining the quality of their products.
AusIMM leads the conversation on best practice for sustainability in mining (0) April 9, 2019 The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) encourages the resources sector to renew its focus on social licence to sustain its growth.
Westgold sells lithium royalty rights to Silverstream (0) April 9, 2019 Westgold Resources has sold its lithium royalties to Cayman Islands-based investment company Silverstream SEZC for $15 million following the collapse of a sale agreement with Cobalt 27. The company made a ...
BHP to transition to drive-in drive-out in the Pilbara (0) April 9, 2019 BHP Western Australian Iron Ore will begin advertising roles with more lifestyle flexibility as it seeks to increase the residential proportion of its workforce in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Wesfarmers reports ‘positive progress’ in Lynas acquisition despite licence issues (0) April 9, 2019 Wesfarmers has provided an update on its proposed $1.5 billion takeover of rare earth-focused company Lynas Corporation.
Kalium Lakes receives environmental nod for Beyondie SOP project (0) April 9, 2019 The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has given the nod to Kalium Lakes’ Beyondie sulphate of potash (SOP) project in the eastern Pilbara.
KCGM awards five-year contracts to SRG Global, Mitchell Services (0) April 9, 2019 Mitchell Services has materially expanded into Western Australia through a contract win with the Newmont Australia and Barrick Gold joint venture (JV), Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM).
Rio Tinto approves $463m development at mineral sands project (0) April 9, 2019 Rio Tinto will advance its subsidiary company Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) through the construction of the Zulti South mineral sands project in South Africa.
Barrick to reap the rewards of Randgold acquisition (0) April 8, 2019 Barrick Gold is expecting to reap the returns of its Randgold acquisition this year, 12 months within completing the world’s largest gold merger that pushes chairman John Thornton’s compensation to ...
Fosterville and Macassa deliver the goods for Kirkland Lake (0) April 8, 2019 Kirkland Lake Gold has recorded record quarterly production at two of its gold mines, Fosterville in Victoria and Macassa in Ontario, Canada.
Swick secures $210m in drilling contracts (0) April 8, 2019 Swick Mining Services has considerably boosted its order book due to several new tender outcomes and contracts both in Australia and internationally.
Immersive Technologies recognises mining excellence at annual awards (0) April 8, 2019 Marking its tenth year, Immersive Technologies recognises the most outstanding results achieved by mining companies utilising simulation as a key driver in the business improvement process.
QRC proposes tax-backed Maroon Fund to finance $491m in community projects (0) April 8, 2019 The Queensland Resources Council has proposed that the Federal Government use tax revenue generated from higher coal prices to establish a $491 million Maroon Fund for Queensland community projects.
Resolute on track to become gold powerhouse at Syama (0) April 8, 2019 Resolute Mining has ameliorated production loss in its Ravenswood operations in Queensland with a record quarterly output in its flagship Syama project in Africa.
Red River posts record zinc, copper and lead production at Thalanga (0) April 8, 2019 Red River Resources has reported record operating performance from its Thalanga zinc operations in Northern Queensland during the March 2019 quarter.
The top five mining stories last week (0) April 8, 2019 Australian Mining’s top five stories of the past week included Fortescue’s contract awards in the Pilbara, Rio Tinto declaring force majeure on its shipments, Fortescue’s approval for Iron Bridge’s stage ...
Petroleum tax amendments could benefit onshore gas projects (0) April 5, 2019 The Australian Government has passed amendments to the long-standing petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) to exclude the onshore oil and gas industry from its scope.
Panoramic Resources has turnaround March performance with Savannah (0) April 5, 2019 Panoramic Resources’ Savannah nickel project has reported an improvement in mining activities during March – a turnaround result after a poor February performance.
Australian Vanadium on track for pilot study completion in 2019 (0) April 5, 2019 Australian Vanadium (AVL) has completed a large-scale metallurgical and resource sample collection which will accelerate its Australian Vanadium project pilot study off Meekatharra in Western Australia.
Goldcorp receives shareholder approval for Newmont Mining merger (0) April 5, 2019 Goldcorp’s shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the company’s proposed $US10 billion ($14 billion) merger with Newmont Mining.
SRG Global secures Evolution Mining contract worth up to $115m (0) April 5, 2019 SRG Global has received a three-year drill-and-blast services contract with Evolution Mining at several of its Australian gold mines.
Antipa to build off Rio Tinto partnership with ‘aggressive’ exploration (0) April 5, 2019 Antipa Minerals is set to accelerate its 2019 exploration programs and pursue broader gold-copper potential analogous to Rio Tinto’s Winu discovery in the Paterson province of Western Australia.
Indigenous students to reach new heights in robotics (0) April 5, 2019 The Toolooa Indigenous Group Robotics (TIGeR) team is set to join the upcoming robotics competition in Rockhampton, Queensland in August this year.
Lucapa refinances to maximise diamond production (0) April 4, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company aims to reduce its high-cost development debt associated with the delivery of its Mothae diamond mine in Lesotho, South Africa, via funding and refinancing agreements.
Lithium Australia to restore critical metals with Envirostream (0) April 4, 2019 Lithium Australia has acquired a significant interest in battery recycling company Envirostream in line with the Australian Government’s critical minerals ambition in 2019.
Mineral Commodities acquires highest grade flake graphite operation in world (0) April 4, 2019 Mining and exploration company Mineral Commodities Graphite (MRC) has acquired Norwegian company Skaland Graphite, significantly boosting its capacity as a flake graphite producer.
Newcrest to sole fund five exploration programs in 2019 (0) April 4, 2019 Newcrest Mining’s exploration programs with Encounter Resources received a boost today as the company announced it will sole fund programs across the Tanami and West Arunta gold regions in Western ...
Syrah achieves production record at Balama graphite project (0) April 4, 2019 Syrah Resources has cemented its comeback from production issues last year by posting a production record in March at as the Balama graphite project.
Kalium Lakes secures more funds for Beyondie SOP project (0) April 3, 2019 Kalium Lakes has secured a conditional equity investment of $20.8 million from Greenstone Resources at the Beyondie sulphate of potash project (SOPP) in Western Australia.
NRW Holdings boosts $230m contract portfolio at Curragh (0) April 3, 2019 NRW Holdings has received about $72 million worth of work from Coronado Curragh, with the largest package being a $50 million addition to its existing contract at the Curragh coal ...
Boss discovers ‘major breakthrough’ for Honeymoon uranium expansion (0) April 3, 2019 Boss Resources has commenced the second phase of its Honeymoon uranium project restart in SA, confirming its potential expansion into a 3.2 million pound-a-year operation.
Fortescue awards $35m contract to Pilbara businesses (0) April 3, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group has awarded a major component overhaul and replacement services (MCORS) contract to three contractors based in Port Hedland in Western Australia.
Wet disk snubber upgrade lowers maintenance on Cat rope shovels (0) April 3, 2019 Caterpillar has introduced a new wet disk snubber upgrade for dipper doors on its 7495 series electric rope shovels, built specifically for removing large amounts of overburden and ore at ...
MICROMINE releases field logging program Geobank Mobile 2019 (0) April 3, 2019 Mining software company Micromine has released the latest version of its field logging program, Geobank Mobile 2019, which inclkudes several upgrades and features.
Female representation in STEM to be pushed in the next decade (0) April 3, 2019 Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has launched the Women in STEM Decadal Plan, which has found under-representation and under-utilisation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics ...
Komatsu P&H surface drill makes for safer operation through automation (0) April 3, 2019 Komatsu has unveiled the first of a new line of surface mining dill rigs featuring autonomous capabilities for safer operation and greater productivity.
Fenner Dunlop receives conveyor contract at South Flank (0) April 2, 2019 BHP has awarded a $16 million overland conveyor belt contract to Fenner Dunlop at its South Flank project in Western Australia.
Independence Group to unlock value of nickel sulphate from Nova (0) April 2, 2019 Independence Group (IGO) has advanced its pre-feasibility study on its downstream nickel-cobalt extraction process, which involves hydrometallurgy of nickel sulphide concentrate in lieu of conventional smelting and refining methods.
Fortescue approves $3.7bn Iron Bridge stage two expansion (0) April 2, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary FMG Magnetite and joint venture partner Formosa Steel have approved the development of the stage two Iron Bridge magnetite project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Lucapa recovers fifth major diamond from Mothae (0) April 2, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 55-carat diamond from its Mothae kimberlite plant in Lesotho, southern Africa.
Lincom Group and McLanahan announce partnership (0) April 2, 2019 Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) Lincom Group and McLanahan Corporation have signed a contract that will see the former become the official Australian distributor of McLanahan’s sand and aggregates processing range.
BHP takes production hit at Port Hedland due to cyclone (0) April 2, 2019 BHP expects to lose around six to eight million tonnes of production due to closures at Port Hedland in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Veronica.
Liebherr enhances performance of ultra-class mining trucks (0) April 1, 2019 Liebherr has increased the payload capacity of its T 264 ultra-class mining trucks to 240 tonnes following the implementation of new upgrades.
NRW commits to Gascoyne raising for Dalgaranga project (0) April 1, 2019 Gascoyne Resources has announced an equity raising worth $24.4 million in order to gain working capital and funds for its struggling Dalgaranga gold project in Murchison, Western Australia.
Aus Tin to support construction of Tasmanian wind farm (0) April 1, 2019 Aus Tin Mining has signed an agreement with Lucas Total Contract Solutions to support a $280 million wind farm development near its Granville East open cut mine in Tasmania.
Evolution inks gold-copper JV agreement at Murchison (0) April 1, 2019 Evolution Mining has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Enterprise Metals over the latter’s large, early-stage Murchison exploration project in central Western Australia.
Mining moguls make their mark in Australia’s wealthiest 250 (0) April 1, 2019 Seventeen of Australia’s richest 250 built their wealth upon the mining sector, with Hancock Prospecting’s Gina Rinehart leading the cohort with $13.12 billion.
Rio Tinto declares force majeure due to cyclone damage (0) April 1, 2019 Rio Tinto has announced disruptions to certain iron ore shipments from Western Australia following the impact of Cyclone Veronica.
The top five mining stories last week (0) April 1, 2019 Australian Mining’s top five stories of the past week included plans to restart the Gregory Crinum coking coal mine, Wesfarmers’ bid for Lynas, the impact of cyclones on mining operations, ...
Mining upturn drives $278bn export forecast (0) March 29, 2019 Australia’s resource export values are expected to hit $278 billion in 2018–2019, a “sizeable upward revision” due to an improved outlook for iron ore, according to forecasts by chief economist ...
Conveyor maintenance revolution is live (0) March 29, 2019 Rema Edge, a new Internet of Things (IoT) solution from the Rema Tip Top Technologies group of products has been transmitting live conveyor performance data from a test-site at a ...
Australia to be critical minerals powerhouse (0) March 29, 2019 Australia has mapped out its 2019 critical minerals strategy which envisions the country as a world leader in exploration, extraction, production and the processing of critical minerals.
Monadelphous builds $212m South Flank contract portfolio (0) March 29, 2019 BHP has awarded a second construction contract at the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia to Monadelphous.
Pilbara Minerals achieves commercial production as growth plans evolve (0) March 29, 2019 Pilbara Minerals has declared commercial production at its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia and is looking for partners to support its stage three offtake.
Tropicana underground expansion receives nod (0) March 28, 2019 The Tropicana joint venture has cemented the Western Australian gold mine’s future by approving the Boston Shaker underground development.
BHP, CSIRO join forces to improve community engagement (0) March 28, 2019 BHP is giving local communities the opportunity to express their views on the projects that the company operates through CSIRO’s Local Voices initiative.
SIMEC, Havilah extend exclusivity on South Australia iron ore projects (0) March 28, 2019 Havilah Resources has agreed to provide SIMEC Mining additional time to carry out due diligence at two of its iron ore projects, Grants and Maldorky.
Gascoyne posts $47m loss as Dalgaranga suffers setbacks (0) March 28, 2019 Gascoyne Resources incurred a net loss of $47.2 million in the six months ended December 31 last year, the company has announced.
Kidman receives $141m funding boost for Mt Holland (0) March 28, 2019 Kidman Resources has sealed a $US100 million ($141 million) loan agreement with joint venture (JV) partner Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM) to fund the Mt Holland lithium project ...
Komatsu moves closer to fully autonomous dozer dream (0) March 28, 2019 Komatsu has unveiled the D375Ai-8 ‘intelligent’ dozer, the company’s first mining dozer featuring its Machine Control system.
Gregory Crinum coal mine to restart following BMA sale (0) March 28, 2019 Sojitz is plotting the restart of the Gregory Crinum coking coal mine in Queensland after completing a $100 million acquisition of the site from BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
Built to endure the toughest conditions (0) March 28, 2019 Malcolm Thompson Pumps’ renowned Stalker ISO Chrome iron pumps are designed for longevity in tough mining conditions.
RNC Minerals pursues funding for Higginsville gold purchase (0) March 28, 2019 RNC Minerals is entering a new financing round to provide capital for the company’s acquisition of Westgold Resources’ Higginsville gold operation in Western Australia.
Red River outshines expectations at Thalanga (0) March 28, 2019 Red River’s development at its Thalanga copper-lead-zinc operations in northern Queensland has led to recoveries that exceeded expectations.
Coal on backburner as PM reveals funding shortlist for energy projects (0) March 27, 2019 Only one coal-based energy project has made the Australian Government’s shortlist for the Underwriting New Generation Investments (UNGI) program, designed to deliver technology-neutral, low-cost electricity generation to Australia.
Rio Tinto to take grounds at Paterson JV with further exploration (0) March 27, 2019 Rio Tinto is committed to invest $3.4 million in the exploration of the Citadel project farm-in and joint venture (JV) with Antipa Minerals in Western Australia this year.
MRC Graphite awards contract to Mondium ahead of construction (0) March 27, 2019 Mineral Commodities’ subsidiary MRC Graphite has awarded an early start engineering contract to Mondium for its Munglinup graphite operations in Western Australia as the company moves closer to a final ...
Pilbara Minerals sets up next Pilgangoora expansion (0) March 27, 2019 Pilbara Minerals has reinforced the potential to increase the processing capacity at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia by 50 per cent in a stage three expansion.
Rio Tinto operations return to normal after cyclones (0) March 27, 2019 Rio Tinto has reopened all of the operations in Western Australia and Queensland that were temporarily closed in anticipation of the cyclones on both sides of the country.
Australia registers export records across key mining states (0) March 27, 2019 Robust coal exports in both New South Wales and Queensland prove market demand remains strong amid carbon emission concerns and decisions to abandon coal.
Lynas fends off $1.5bn Wesfarmers takeover bid (0) March 27, 2019 Lynas Corporation plans to make Wesfarmers work for a takeover of the rare earths company
Dacian Gold on track for 200,000oz rate despite obstacles (0) March 26, 2019 Dacian Gold remains confident it is on track to achieve the annualised run-rate at the Mt Morgans operation in Western Australia, despite a reduction in its 2019 financial year gold ...
Glencore, Macarthur Minerals ink 10-year Lake Giles iron ore offtake (0) March 26, 2019 Macarthur Minerals has entered into a life-of-mine offtake agreement to provide iron ore from its Lake Giles project in the Yilgarn region of Western Australia to Glencore.
Rio Tinto, Vale named most innovative companies in the world (0) March 26, 2019 Rio Tinto made it to Boston Consulting Group’s annual list of the 50 most innovative companies worldwide for its use of artificial intelligence and platforms.
Westgold to sell Higginsville gold operation to RNC for $50m (0) March 26, 2019 RNC Minerals has agreed to purchase Westgold Resources’ Higginsville gold operation in the Norseman region of Western Australia.
Wesfarmers lobs $1.5bn offer at Lynas (0) March 26, 2019 Wesfarmers has set its sights on Lynas Corporation with a $1.5 billion takeover bid.
Kalium Lakes scores 10-year offtake deal with German potash company (0) March 26, 2019 Kalium Lakes has finalised a deal to supply German fertiliser company K+S with up to 90,000 tonnes a year of sulphate of potash (SOP) over a 10-year period.
Austmine to showcase the ‘next horizon’ for mining innovation (0) March 26, 2019 Austmine is now the leading mining innovation conference in the world, according to chief executive officer Christine Gibbs Stewart.
Jupiter Mines to make move at Central Yilgarn iron ore projects (0) March 25, 2019 Jupiter Mines could bring its Australian operations back to life with the restart of the Central Yilgarn iron ore projects in Western Australia.
BHP chief backs ‘economic importance’ of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (0) March 25, 2019 BHP chief executive officer Andrew Mackenzie has lauded China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in a speech in Beijing.
Atlas Copco brings ‘unparalleled level of service’ to WA (0) March 25, 2019 Atlas Copco has converted a large warehouse to carry out major overhaul work that’s not always possible on site in its new Western Australian headquarter in Perth.
Sandfire sets up JV with White Rock (0) March 25, 2019 Sandfire Resources is expanding its North American presence with plans to work with White Rock Minerals to explore and develop the multi-commodity Red Mountain project in Alaska, United States.
Coal racing Australia towards exports record in 2019 (0) March 25, 2019 Coal companies are expected to turn away from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) this year to maximise the value of their existing assets on the back of high prices and a ...
Rio Tinto suspends Pilbara operations due to cyclone (0) March 25, 2019 Rio Tinto has temporarily halted rail operations and mining at the Robe Valley project in the Pilbara in response to Cyclone Veronica.
The top five mining stories last week (0) March 25, 2019 Australian Mining’s top five stories of the past week included an autonomous truck incident in the Pilbara, mining companies bracing for cyclones across Australia, rehabilitation plans in Queensland, and more.
Rio Tinto, BHP take action as cyclones hit (0) March 22, 2019 Major miners Rio Tinto and BHP are gearing up in preparation for the cyclones on both the west and east coasts of Australia.
Volatility in coal sector exerts pressure on jobs (0) March 22, 2019 Problems facing the coal sector have lowered the demand for mining jobs in Queensland.
Equipment supplier Lincom Group delivers 10th mine spec machine to valued customer (0) March 22, 2019 The Lincom Group a leading provider of material processing equipment, has just delivered the last machine of a 10-machine deal to a valued customer in New South Wales.
St Barbara cuts gold production outlook at Gwalia (0) March 22, 2019 St Barbara has reduced its gold production target at the Gwalia mine in Western Australia for the remaining first half of 2019.
Perth Mint signs agreement with Security Matters to protect its gold (0) March 22, 2019 Security Matters is collaborating with the Perth Mint to develop bespoke tracing technology.
Pure Alumina to fast track production with Polar Sapphire acquisition (0) March 22, 2019 Victoria-based Pure Alumina plans to purchase Canadian company Polar Sapphire for $C25.7 million ($27.1 million) to consolidate its position as a high-purity alumina (HPA) producer.
Fortescue ignites Christmas Creek light vehicle automation trial (0) March 22, 2019 Fortescue Metals Group is set to commence an autonomous light vehicle trial at its Christmas Creek iron ore mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Riversdale shareholders reject Hancock’s $591m takeover offer (0) March 22, 2019 Hancock Prospecting’s takeover bid for Riversdale Resources has hit a hurdle after two prominent shareholders rejected the offer.
WA Government to complete closure of ex-mining town Wittenoom (0) March 21, 2019 The Western Australian Government is to finalise the closure of Wittenoom, a former town known for its asbestos mining activity from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Blackham sets sights on 250,000oz a year at Matilda-Wiluna (0) March 21, 2019 Blackham Resources plans to raise $25.8 million to back its transition to a 100,000 ounce a year gold producer and beyond.
BHP makes move on Ecuador copper project (0) March 21, 2019 BHP has taken a key step towards reaching an $US82 million ($114.5 million) earn-in and joint venture agreement with Luminex Resources at the Tarqui copper project in Ecuador, South America.
Labor plans mining technology centre in Perth if elected (0) March 21, 2019 The Australian Labor Party intends to develop a $46 million mining technology centre in Perth, Western Australia, if it wins the upcoming federal election.
Aeris sets up acquisition of Glencore copper mine (0) March 21, 2019 Aeris Resources could acquire Glencore’s CSA copper mine in Cobar, New South Wales, for a combined value of $US625 million ($878 million).
Anglo American, BMA put thousands of hectares of QLD land into rehab (0) March 21, 2019 The major Queensland coal miners have expressed their commitment to rehabilitating key mining areas in the state.
GreenGold secures ReCYN technology contract at Martabe gold mine (0) March 20, 2019 Technology company GreenGold has won a contract to design and install its ReCyn technology at PT Agincourt Resources’ Martabe gold project in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia.
Casual mining jobs to be pegged under NSW Labor plan (0) March 20, 2019 The New South Wales Labor Party plans to cap the number of contracted workers on mine sites, including those in the Hunter Valley, at 20 per cent if it wins ...
Custom reel solutions engineered for the mining industry (0) March 20, 2019 Reel Tech is one of the few leaders in their field that specialises in both heavy- duty and custom reeling and hose handling systems.
NMX engaged by leading OEM as exclusive agency for sale of surplus CAT components (0) March 20, 2019 National Group-owned company National Machinery Xchange (NMX) has secured exclusive rights to manage the sale of surplus Caterpillar components.
Airborne survey reveals rich mineral deposits in Northern Australia (0) March 20, 2019 The Northern Territory and Queensland have shown potential for mineral deposits including gold, copper, nickel, lead, zinc and manganese.
Kalamazoo aims to unlock Castlemaine gold with CSIRO alliance (0) March 20, 2019 Kalamazoo Resources and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) are joining forces to conduct minerals research at the Wattle Gully gold mine within the Castlemaine project near Bendigo ...
TerraCom breathes life into Blair Athol coal mine (0) March 20, 2019 TerraCom has announced an upgrade in marketable reserves at the Blair Athol thermal coal mine in the Bowen Basin region of Queensland to 23.5 million tonnes.
Greatland builds off Newcrest partnership with growth aspirations (0) March 20, 2019 Greatland Gold plans to take advantage of weakness in the junior resources sector by identifying and acquiring projects with Tier 1 potential beyond the Paterson region in Western Australia.
New Hope rides to a record on back of Bengalla (0) March 20, 2019 New Hope Group is benefitting from its growing interest in the Bengalla Mining Company, which has guided the coal miner to a new record.
Bis haul truck fits in with future autonomous mines (0) March 20, 2019 Bis-designed and constructed mining haul truck has come back with outstanding results after going through trials at Glencore’s Murrin Murrin nickel-cobalt mine in the north eastern Goldfields in Western Australia.
BHP autonomous trucks collide in the Pilbara (0) March 19, 2019 BHP has blamed a collision between two autonomous trucks at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia on wet weather.
Boss improves Honeymoon outlook as restart advances (0) March 19, 2019 Boss Resources has completed the first phase of its restart assessment at the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia, which confirmed the company’s predicted costs and schedule to restart production.
Shortlist announced for Mines and Money Asia Outstanding Achievement Awards (0) March 19, 2019 The Mines and Money Asia Outstanding Achievement Awards are designed to recognise excellence over a wide cross-section of the Asia Pacific mining and investment sector.
Kalium Lakes to receive $102m for Beyondie SOP project (0) March 19, 2019 Kalium Lakes has signed a non-binding agreement with Germany-based KfW IPEX-Bank to receive $102 million of debt funding for the Beyondie sulphate of potash (SOP) project in the eastern Pilbara, ...
MinRes completes Mt Marion acquisition as Neometals shifts focus (0) March 19, 2019 Neometals has finalised a deal with Mineral Resources and Ganfeng Lithium to sell its 13.8 per cent stake in the Mt Marion lithium project in Western Australia for $103.8 million.
BHP Nickel West to buy nickel from Mincor operations (0) March 19, 2019 BHP Billiton Nickel West has extended its offtake partnership with Mincor Resources, marking a key step in Mincor’s restart of its Kambalda nickel mining operations in Western Australia. The offtake agreement ...
Minprovise doubles site service capacity in one year (0) March 19, 2019 Minprovise has doubled its site service capacity by 100 per cent in the last year.
Kingsgate receives $82 million from insurance case (0) March 19, 2019 Australian-based gold miner Kingsgate Consolidated has settled insurance proceedings against the Royal Thai Government over the premature closure of its Chatree gold mine almost three years ago.
Heron rejects another Sedgman claim over Woodlawn contract (0) March 18, 2019 Sedgman’s latest progress claim for Heron Resources has been met with another rejection due to a violation of a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) framework, according to the base metals developer.
Thiess wins $1.7bn contract at world’s richest diamond mine (0) March 18, 2019 Thiess has secured a nine-year, $1.7 billion contract for works on the Jwaneng diamond mine’s Cut-9 expansion in Botswana, southern Africa.
Pilbara Minerals moves ahead with POSCO JV (0) March 18, 2019 Pilbara Minerals has exercised an option to enter into a joint venture (JV) with POSCO for the development of a lithium processing plant in South Korea.
GR Engineering secures Mardie contract with BCI Minerals (0) March 18, 2019 BCI Minerals has appointed contractor GR Engineering to provide services at the Mardie salt and potash project in Western Australia.
Newmont delivers Tanami power project (0) March 18, 2019 Newmont Mining has completed its $US245 million (346 million) Tanami power project in the Northern Territory on schedule, coinciding with Tanami pouring its 10 millionth ounce of gold.
Lucapa finds fourth large diamond at Mothae (0) March 18, 2019 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered an 83.9-carat diamond from its Mothae kimberlite plant in Lesotho, southern Africa. The stone is the fourth 50-plus carat diamond recovered from the new operation. It ...
BHP crew stops wrong train in derailment incident (0) March 18, 2019 The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a detailed timeline of the events that led to the derailment of a runaway BHP iron ore train in the Pilbara last ...
Canadian body cites Australia as model for mining investment (0) March 15, 2019 The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has mentioned Australia positively in a statement about how the North American country can work to improve its mining investment strategy.
Adani defends carbon emissions at Carmichael (0) March 15, 2019 Adani Australia has responded to environmental concerns regarding its Carmichael thermal coal mine project in the Galilee Basin in Queensland.
CSIRO bolsters autonomous mining systems with robotics centre (0) March 15, 2019 CSIRO’s Data61 has opened its Robotics Innovation Centre in Queensland, dedicated to advance the robotics and autonomous systems industry that could be worth $23 billion by 2025.
Perth is a global oil and gas hub says WA Mines and Petroleum Minister (0) March 15, 2019 Perth is the only Australian city to be admitted into the World Energy Cities Partnership, which signifies Western Australia’s continual growth as a world energy leader.
CIMIC Group awarded $190m contract at Karratha (0) March 15, 2019 Woodside Energy has awarded a contract to CIMIC Group’s UGL as part of the latter’s joint venture (JV) with Cape at the Karratha gas plant in Western Australia.
Barrick to update 2019 production target following Newmont JV (0) March 15, 2019 Barrick is in the process of revising its 2019 gold production guidance following the execution of its recent joint venture (JV) with Newmont Mining to create the world’s single largest ...
Matching mineral, coal and oil and gas projects with global investment (0) March 14, 2019 This year’s Energy Mines and Money will help drive business growth, introduce new investors and provide over 20 hours of networking opportunities.
Syrah Resources set to meet production target at Balama (0) March 14, 2019 Syrah Resources is on track to meet the lower end of its production guidance at the Balama graphite operation in Mozambique.
EPA’s emissions guideline a threat to Woodside projects (0) March 14, 2019 Woodside Energy has urged the Western Australian State Government to reject the Environmental Protection Authority’s revised guidance on greenhouse gas emissions as it could jeopardise the Browse, Scarborough and Pluto ...
Kingspan exclusive distributor for Permastore GFS tanks (0) March 14, 2019 Permastore has over 50 years of experience in the water storage industry and is considered a leading manufacturer of GFS modular bolted tanks.
Image Resources reveals upgrade plans for Boonanarring (0) March 14, 2019 Image Resources will embark on a drilling program aimed at upgrading the company’s mineral resource at the Boonanarring mineral sands project in Western Australia.
It’s a productivity game changer – impressive new water cart pump hits the market (0) March 14, 2019 Malcolm Thompson Pumps has released a pump proven to decrease service and maintenance times, keeping water carts on the road for longer.
Aus Tin commences owner mining at Granville after ‘frustrating’ delays (0) March 14, 2019 Aus Tin Mining has terminated its contract with Jemrok at the Granville East mine in Tasmania following the collapse of the mining and civil contractor.
Rockwell Automation launches Industry 4.0-focused customer centre in Melbourne (0) March 14, 2019 Rockwell Automation has launched a customer experience centre (CEC) in Australia to inspire businesses through automation technology.
Mineral Resources, Hazer advance Kwinana pilot plant (0) March 14, 2019 Hazer Group’s graphite pilot plant works with Mineral Resources are set to advance further following the delivery of a new pilot plant to Kwinana in Western Australia.
Mitsui invests in Position Partners to advance digital transformation (0) March 13, 2019 Mitsui & Co has invested in Position Partners to accelerate digital transformation in the resource sector, strengthening the $15 billion investment it has made in Australia in the last decade.
Ausgold, Great Boulder seal the deal at Yamarna (0) March 13, 2019 Ausgold has inked the deal with Great Boulder Resources to execute a joint venture (JV) agreement over the Yamarna project in Western Australia.
Doray Minerals, Silver Lake a step closer to $421m merger (0) March 13, 2019 Doray Minerals’ largest shareholder has voiced its approval of the proposed merger between Doray and Silver Lake Resources announced last November.
Altura to boost funding at Pilgangoora lithium project (0) March 13, 2019 Altura Mining has increased a proposed share purchase plan (SPP) from $5 million to $10 million on the back of strong investor demand.
New Hope hits environmental breakthrough at New Acland (0) March 13, 2019 New Hope Group has put an end to a protracted legal battle with the granting of an environmental approval for its New Acland coal mine stage three project in Darling Downs.