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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.
MOD to ramp up exploration as copper price rises (0) September 4, 2017 MOD Resources plans to double its exploration budget at the Botswana copper project to $10 million.
Geopacific to advance Woodlark gold project following Kula takeover (0) September 1, 2017 Geopacific Resources has raised $10.5 million through a share placement to help it advance development of the Woodlark gold project in Papua New Guinea.
Newmont launches production at Tanami expansion project (0) September 1, 2017 Newmont Mining is on track to increase production at the Tanami gold operation by 80,000 ounces a year after completing an expansion project at the Northern Territory site.
Kingston Resources to form new gold, lithium group (0) September 1, 2017 Australian-listed Kingston Resources (KSN) is set to merge with Canadian-listed WCB Resources (WCB) to create a new Australasian focused gold and lithium development and exploration group.
Rio Tinto waves goodbye to Coal & Allied (0) September 1, 2017 Rio Tinto has completed the $2.69 billion sale of its thermal coal business Coal & Allied in the New South Wales Hunter Valley to Yancoal Australia.
Arrium sale to GFG Alliance complete (0) September 1, 2017 KordaMentha Restructuring has completed the sale of Arrium Group companies to Britain’s GFG Alliance after it secured the deal to acquire the business.
Ausdrill secures funds for African expansion (0) September 1, 2017 Ausdrill has raised $100 million through a share placement to help fund its growth plans in Africa.
Thiess bags $300m contract extension (0) September 1, 2017 Thiess, CIMIC’s mining services provider, has secured a $300 million contract extension at Harum Energy’s Mahakam Sumber Jaya (MSJ) coal mine in Indonesia.
Construction starts at Woodlawn Zinc-Copper mine (0) August 31, 2017 Heron Resources has marked the start of works at its wholly owned Woodlawn Zinc-Copper project Construction of the 1.5Mtpa processing plant and associated infrastructure is expected to take approximately 15 months with commissioning ...
Rio Tinto opens $US338 million Silvergrass iron ore mine (0) August 31, 2017 Rio Tinto has officially opened its $US338 million ($427.2 million) Silvergrass iron ore mine in Western Australia. The project is the 16th mine at Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations and will ...
WA heavy earths developer gets $38m New Yorker backing (0) August 31, 2017 Australian heavy rare earths developer Northern Minerals has secured a US$30 million (A$37.9 million) loan from a New York financier to further its research and development (R&D) operations. Innovation Structured Finance (ISF) ...
More than one million ounces of gold defined at Leonora mine (0) August 31, 2017 Kin Mining has announced an upward revision of its mineral resources for the Leonora gold project in Western Australia. Gold resources have risen by 42 per cent on their previous estimate, ...
Search for Realm replacement underway as MD resigns (0) August 29, 2017 Australian mining company Realm Resources has announced that its managing director Glen Lewis has resigned for personal reasons. Lewis will support Realm for a short period while the company’s management searches for ...
Experts to speak at safety forum for mine managers (0) August 29, 2017 Mines and petroleum minister Bill Johnston has opened the Registered Managers Forum at the Pan Pacific Perth. The forum gives mine managers and key decision makers the opportunity to work together to ...
WA lithium research to ‘transform energy use’ in Australia (0) August 29, 2017 Researchers at Murdoch University are developing lithium technology which will transform the way the world uses energy. Dean of the School of Engineering and Information Technology, Professor Bogdan Dlugogorski, said Murdoch University was ...
Glencore announces sale of QLD thermal coal mine (0) August 29, 2017 Glencore has begun the sale process of its Rolleston thermal coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. Together with its joint venture partners Itochu and Sumitomo, the company said the move was part of ...
Adani to begin Carmichael coal project in October (0) August 29, 2017 Indian energy giant Adani Enterprises will start work on its Queensland-based Carmichael coal project in October and is targeting its first shipment by March 2020, according to reports. Reuters is reporting ...
Mining resumes at WA site following suspension (0) August 29, 2017 Mining has resumed at Metals X’s Nifty copper project following remedial repairs to the secondary escape-way to an underground mine. Operations were suspended for nine days at the Western Australian mine ...
BHP suspends US oil and gas production amid Hurricane Harvey (0) August 28, 2017 BHP suspended production at its Eagle Ford shale operation in South Texas as Hurricane Harvey struck near the area on Saturday.
MICROMINE gears up for Mining World Central Asia (0) August 28, 2017 MICROMINE is excited to be exhibiting at Mining World Central Asia 2017 from September 20 – 22 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Mining World Central Asia (UFI Approved Event) is the largest ...
Improving environmental and energy management on site (0) August 28, 2017 As the mining industry is often scrutinised for its potential environmental impact, the need for companies to retain their social license to operate should remain a key priority.
Magnis Resources strikes lithium supply deal (0) August 28, 2017 Australian listed Magnis Resources has strengthened its position in the lithium market after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with German lithium-ion battery consortium TerraE-Holding GmBH to supply raw materials ...
WA miners deliver golden results (0) August 28, 2017 Western Australia’s gold miners are shining bright during the current reporting season for ASX-listed companies.
Dacian Gold selects natural gas for Mt Morgans project (0) August 28, 2017 Dacian Gold has chosen to use a natural gas and a gas-fired power station to generate electricity at its Mount Morgans gold project in Western Australia.
Poseidon forms gold processing alliance with Northern Star (0) August 28, 2017 Poseidon Nickel has secured an agreement to explore options for processing Northern Star Resources’ gold at its Black Swan operations in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
WA royalty hike threatens gold industry (0) August 28, 2017 Annual gold production in Australia continued its slow upward trend in the 2017 financial year, according to gold consultants, Surbiton Associates.
Trends defining the future of mining, minerals and metals (0) August 25, 2017 Worldwide population growth, together with upward trends in urbanisation and industrialisation, will continue to drive increasing demand for commodities from mining and minerals industries.
Queensland bans 100 per cent FIFO on large projects (0) August 25, 2017 The Queensland Government has passed a law prohibiting 100 per cent fly in fly out (FIFO) workers on large resources projects near regional communities.
KGL’s Jervois copper project gets extension (0) August 25, 2017 The Northern Territory Government has granted KGL Resources an additional mining lease for it Jervois copper project, extending its production area.
Breaker secures funds to advance greenfields gold discovery (0) August 25, 2017 Breaker Resources has raised $10 million through a share placement to continue exploration at the Lake Roe gold project near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
WA exploration scheme set to return (0) August 25, 2017 The Western Australian Government plans to continue funding the $10 million a year Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
Improvement in employment conditions for geoscientists slows down (0) August 25, 2017 An improvement in employment prospects for professionals in Australia’s exploration and mining industry has slowed, according to the Australian Institute of Geoscientists’ (AIG) latest employment survey.
Queensland outlaws underground coal gasification (0) August 25, 2017 Underground coal gasification (UCG) has been banned in Queensland after legislation was passed through state parliament yesterday.
Vibration in mineral processing equipment can be costly (0) August 24, 2017 Condition monitoring of machinery by way of vibration measurement can forestall expensive, otherwise unforeseen breakdowns with consequent loss of production.
Michael Wright appointed as CIMIC deputy CEO (0) August 24, 2017 Mining and construction contractor CIMIC Group has selected Thiess managing director Michael Wright as the new deputy CEO.
Ausdrill goes for gold (0) August 24, 2017 Contracts in the gold sector are driving the performance of mining services group, Ausdrill.
More protection provided for black lung sufferers (0) August 24, 2017 Black lung sufferers will have better access to workers compensation after a new bill passed by the Queensland Government.
NRW on track for $111m contract at OZ Minerals project (0) August 24, 2017 NRW Holdings has reported that its participation in the early contractor involvement process at OZ Minerals’ Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia is nearing completion and it is now finalising ...
Azure Minerals adds to Mexican portfolio with new acquisition (0) August 24, 2017 Australian-listed Azure Minerals has expanded its Mexican exploration portfolio with the acquisition of the the Sara Alicia gold-cobalt project.
Worker suffers serious burns at BHP’s Mt Arthur mine (0) August 24, 2017 A worker has sustained serious burns after diesel ignited while he was refuelling a tyre handler at BHP’s Mt Arthur coal mine in New South Wales.
OZ Minerals approves $916m development of Carrapateena project (0) August 24, 2017 OZ Minerals has given development of the $916 million Carrapateena copper-gold mine in South Australia the go ahead.
MMG to launch production at Dugald River as zinc prices soar (0) August 23, 2017 MMG is on track to be producing at the Dugald River zinc operation in Queensland ahead of schedule as it aims to capitalise on a tightening market for the mineral.
Nominations still open for 2017 Prospect Awards (0) August 23, 2017 The mining industry’s premier awards night is fast approaching, celebrating the best of the best in industry practice, technology and overall performance.
Reinvigorated iron ore mine’s million tonne milestone (0) August 23, 2017 CU-River Mining Australia has reached its one million tonne production target a little over a year since it began at the Cairn Hill mine, near the South Australian town of ...
Mining leads Australian job growth (0) August 23, 2017 Mining continues to experience the greatest job ad growth of all industries featured on online portal SEEK.
Proposed bill to help resources companies, landholders ‘co-exist’ (0) August 23, 2017 The Queensland Government has introduced new legislation in Parliament designed to improve negotiations between resources companies and landholders.
Strengthening collaboration in the mining industry (0) August 23, 2017 Greater collaboration and understanding between mining companies, the government and communities is a significant way to support the future of the mining industry.
Fortescue scoops AMMA diversity honour (0) August 23, 2017 The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) celebrated innovation and excellence in the sector at the 10th annual industry awards in Perth last night.
Seven Group offloads WesTrac in China for $540m (0) August 22, 2017 WesTrac’s Chinese division will be sold to Lei Shing Hong Machinery for $540 million after parent company, Seven Group (SGH), secured a deal with the buyer.
Transfer chute upgrades at WA iron ore facility significantly lift productivity (0) August 22, 2017 Flexco, using their proprietary Tasman Warajay Technology, has helped a major iron ore miner in Western Australia improve its performance through a transfer chute upgrade project.
Lepidico, Maximus Resources strike lithium deal (0) August 22, 2017 Lepidico is expanding its reach in Australia’s lithium market after acquiring a 75 per cent interest in Maximus Resources’ lithium rights in Kalgoorlie.
BHP flags shale exit, starts search for buyers (0) August 22, 2017 BHP looks set to offload its shale assets in the United States after describing them as a non-core part of the company’s diversified business.
Metallica Minerals’ Urquhart bauxite project gets federal approval (0) August 22, 2017 Metallica Minerals has received federal environmental approval for its Urquhart bauxite project in Queensland, setting it on track for development.
AMEC appoints new chief executive (0) August 22, 2017 Warren Pearce has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC).
Komatsu launches Australian innovation team (0) August 22, 2017 Komatsu has established a new Australian management team focused on market innovation.
Hastings secures funding for WA rare earths development (0) August 21, 2017 Hastings Technology Metals plans to raise $15.5 million to fund development of the Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia.
Caterpillar unveils lastest 988K XE wheel loader (0) August 21, 2017 Caterpillar has released the new Cat 988K XE wheel loader with a high-efficiency electric drive system for increased fuel efficiency and lower total cost of ownership.
Thai Government lifts suspension of Kingsgate’s Chatree mine (0) August 21, 2017 Thailand’s Government has lifted the temporary suspension of Kingsgate Consolidated’s Chatree gold mine, allowing it to reapply for a mining license.
Zinc-air batteries power University of Sydney research (0) August 21, 2017 University of Sydney researchers have found a solution for one of the biggest stumbling blocks preventing zinc-air batteries from overtaking conventional lithium-ion batteries as the power source of choice in ...
Resurgent iron ore price lifts Fortescue (0) August 21, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group more than doubled its profit in the 2017 financial year as iron ore prices surged.
Advanced Schaeffler Plummer Block and Seal Combination for Harsh Mining Conditions (0) August 21, 2017 Schaeffler’s SNS plummer block and BTAC Taconite seal combination is specially designed for heavily loaded applications in harsh conditions. New generation FAG SNS Plummer Block Housings are being combined with BTAC ...
Why Buying Non-Genuine Parts Can Cost Lives And Business (0) August 21, 2017 Having machinery working to its optimal performance is integral to the efficient operation of a mine, yet some are risking lives and livelihoods by buying non-genuine parts for their mining ...
Metso splits minerals division into two business areas (0) August 21, 2017 Metso is restructuring its minerals business by dividing it into two new areas – Minerals Services and Minerals Consumables.
Eastern Goldfields back on track as wind up order terminated (0) August 18, 2017 Gold miner Eastern Goldfields has confirmed that the Supreme Court of Western Australia order to wind up the company has been dropped. With the August 15 order withdrawn, the winding up ...
Hammer secures Mt Isa JV with Glencore (0) August 18, 2017 Australian junior Hammer Metals has formed a joint venture (JV) with Glencore after acquiring AuKing’s interest in properties at Mount Isa in Queensland.
Employment spikes in Australia’s mining states (0) August 18, 2017 More evidence of the revival in employment in Australia’s mining and resources sector has emerged.
Unearthed Sydney to solve mining and METS challenges (0) August 18, 2017 Unearthed returns to Sydney this year for the third time, with a hackathon designed to develop solutions to mining industry challenges.
Flinders University undertakes radiation research at Olympic Dam (0) August 18, 2017 Flinders University is conducting a research initiative to improve methods of monitoring background radiation in arid environments, supporting South Australia’s mining and nuclear industries.
Mining to resume at South32’s Appin Colliery (0) August 18, 2017 The New South Wales Resources Regulator has allowed mining to resume at South32’s Appin Colliery after concerns over gas levels.
BHP unveils $US2.46bn plans for copper operation (0) August 18, 2017 BHP will spend $US2.46 billion ($3.12 billion) extending the life of the Spence open cut copper mine in Chile by more than 50 years.
Argosy signs lithium deal with Chinese battery company (0) August 17, 2017 Argosy Minerals has signed binding investment and offtake agreements with one of China’s fastest growing battery materials companies Quingdao Qianyun High-tech New Material, strengthening its position as a key lithium ...
Record month for LNG as Gorgon, North West Shelf increase output (0) August 17, 2017 Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments for the month of July reached a record 5.4 million tonnes (Mt), driven by higher output from Gorgon and the North-West Shelf (NWS). ...
Mining made safer with Mineral Blue (0) August 17, 2017 Mineral Blue is an integrated Safe System of Work (iSSoW) for the mining and resources industry, designed to streamline safety processes using the internet and mobile devices.
BHP’s South Flank project moves forward with Decmil contract (0) August 17, 2017 BHP’s development of the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara is gathering pace with the miner awarding another early stage contract.
WA Supreme Court shuts down Eastern Goldfields (0) August 17, 2017 Western Australia’s Supreme Court has ordered gold miner Eastern Goldfields be wound up and have a liquidator appointed to it.
Mastermyne wins contract at Whitehaven mine (0) August 17, 2017 Mastermyne was last week awarded a roadway development contract at Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri mine in New South Wales.
RCT delivers innovation powerhouse (0) August 17, 2017 Innovation has been the driving force behind RCT’s success with the company going from strength to strength in the past 45 years.
Mining leaders connect with technology, finance and the future (0) August 16, 2017 Technology, finance, investment, excellence in mining, infrastructure, and future energy will be up for discussion at IMARC 2017.
Lifting productivity and safety performance through collaboration (0) August 16, 2017 Schenck Process has collaborated with industry partners to develop a solution that is delivering safety and cost benefits during train loading chute change outs.
Aurizon exits Intermodal business (0) August 16, 2017 Mining freight operator Aurizon has decided to divest its Intermodal business, following year on year financial losses.
Glencore, Anglo escape mine closures over dust levels (0) August 16, 2017 Queensland coal mines operated by Glencore and Anglo American will not be closed despite failing to comply with dust monitoring laws.
Columbus Group takes mining gong at Zenith Awards (0) August 16, 2017 It was time for those in the process and control engineering sector to shine last night as the winners of the 14th annual Zenith Awards were announced.
Metals X halts underground mining at Nifty (0) August 16, 2017 Metals X has suspended underground operations at the Nifty copper mine in Western Australia to undertake remedial repairs.
Sandfire’s US copper project hits next milestone (0) August 16, 2017 Western Australian-based Sandfire Resources has secured a key permitting milestone for its 78 per cent owned Black Butte copper project in Montana USA, bringing the operation closer to construction.
EMR secures $124m copper acquisition from Vale, African Rainbow Minerals (0) August 16, 2017 Australian private equity firm EMR Capital plans to acquire Vale and African Rainbow Minerals’ (ARM) stake in the Lubambe copper mine in Zambia.
Hundreds of jobs to support restart of Woodie Woodie mine (0) August 16, 2017 China’s Ningxia Tianyuan Manganese Industry (TMI) plans to reopen the Woodie Woodie mine in Western Australia, more than 18 months after it was closed because of low prices.
New contracts lift optimism for mining services companies (0) August 15, 2017 How did the first half of 2017 fare for services companies operating in the Australian mining industry? Australian Mining investigates.
Eastern Goldfields completes first CIP gold pour at Davyhurst (0) August 15, 2017 Eastern Goldfields has delivered its first carbon-in-pulp (CIP) gold pour at the recently commissioned Davyhurst processing plant in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Production returns to Blair Athol coal mine (0) August 15, 2017 TerraCom has launched production at the Blair Athol thermal coal mine in Queensland, just over a year since it acquired the site.
NRW expands mining business with $85m east coast acquisition (0) August 15, 2017 NRW is extending its geographical reach with an $85 million acquisition of east coast mining services contractor Golding Group.
Heron makes ‘critical’ investments for Woodlawn project (0) August 15, 2017 Heron Resources has ordered several items of equipment critical for the development of the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.
Gold merger to create diversified Australian company (0) August 14, 2017 Spitfire Materials and Aphrodite Gold have announced they will merge to create a diversified Australian gold company with a project portfolio in Western Australia, Queensland and Northern Territory.
BELAZ looks to return to the Australian market (0) August 14, 2017 BELAZ has chosen AIMEX as the platform to showcase its extensive product range and capabilities on stand 1030 as the company looks to re-establish a presence in the Australian market.
Newcrest relinquishes control at gold project (0) August 14, 2017 Australian-based junior Oro Verde has resumed control of exploration at the Topacio gold project in Nicaragua after project partner Newcrest Mining ended an agreement.
Edging closer to the 2017 Prospect Awards (0) August 14, 2017 The 2017 Australian Mining Prospect Awards are around the corner, a night to celebrate the best of the best in Australia’s mining industry.
Recruitment strategies transition as market conditions turn (0) August 11, 2017 Mining companies are realigning their human resources strategies to reflect improving market conditions that are potentially leading to skills shortages.
Adani’s Abbot Point Coal gets $12k fine for stormwater release (0) August 11, 2017 Adani’s Abbot Point Bulk Coal has been issued a $12,190 fine for an unauthorised stormwater release from its coal handling facility during Tropical Cyclone Debbie which struck Queensland in March ...
Takeovers Panel reviews Yancoal funding plans for Rio acquisition (0) August 11, 2017 The Takeovers Panel has received applications requesting it intervene in Yancoal Australia’s funding proposal to acquire the Coal & Allied division from Rio Tinto.
Mt Mulgine tungsten project gets environmental nod (0) August 11, 2017 Tungsten Mining has received environmental approval from both state and federal governments for its Mt Mulgine tungsten project in Western Australia.
Diggers & Dealers: Gold companies dominate awards (0) August 11, 2017 Gold miner St Barbara scooped the Digger of the Year award at the 26th Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie this week.
New player sees growth in Queensland mining sector (0) August 10, 2017 Recent Queensland transport and logistics entrant Centurion said it expects activity in Queensland’s multibillion-dollar mining, resources and infrastructure sector to further pick up in the next 18 months.
JumboGuard makes underground mining a safer environment (0) August 10, 2017 YUMARR Automation has developed an automatic boom isolation system that is delivering significant safety benefits for mining companies around the country.
Origin Energy supports Indigenous STEM scholarships at UNSW (0) August 10, 2017 Origin Energy’s philanthropic arm, Origin Foundation, has given $5 million to the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to assist Indigenous students pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or ...
Sharing stories to reinforce mining health and safety (0) August 10, 2017 Innovation and shared stories took centre stage at the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference this week, with attendance the highest it has been in three years.
First Quantum to suspend Ravensthorpe operation (0) August 10, 2017 Canadian-based First Quantum Minerals plans to suspend its Ravensthorpe nickel operation in Western Australia following consistently low nickel prices.
Why Investing In Mobile MMD Equipment Makes Real Sense (0) August 10, 2017 Major capital expenditure is often investors’ main concern when deciding whether to start a mining operation. Many questions need to be taken into consideration – especially those that have financial ...
Diggers & Dealers: BHP jumps on the battery bandwagon (0) August 9, 2017 BHP is planning to enter the booming battery marketplace by building the world’s largest nickel sulphate plant at Kwinana Refinery in Western Australia.
Diggers & Dealers: BGC builds on reputation with Boggabri contract (0) August 9, 2017 BGC Contracting’s track record as a collaborative mining services partner is serving the company well as it pursues growth to its contract portfolio.
Renewing energy generation to improve mine site efficiency (0) August 9, 2017 More mines in Australia are introducing renewable energy to their operations. Kate Dougherty explains the benefits and obstacles of renewables projects for the mining industry.
Iron ore imports rise at Port Hedland (0) August 9, 2017 Iron ore imports at the port of Port Hedland for July this year reached 135,000 tonnes, a 29 per cent increase from the same month in 2016.
BP executive heads to Incitec Pivot (0) August 9, 2017 BP executive Jeanne Johns has been selected as the new managing director and CEO of Australian industrial chemicals and explosives manufacturer Incitec Pivot (IPL).
Glencore secures leases for $7 billion Wandoan coal project (0) August 9, 2017 Glencore has secured the first mining leases for its $7 billion Wandoan coal project in Queensland’s Surat Basin, after applying for the leases 10 years ago.
Diggers & Dealers: Fortescue CEO sees ‘uncharacteristically strong’ iron ore price (0) August 8, 2017 Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Nev Power expects the volatility in the iron ore market to settle over the next six to 12 months.
Diggers & Dealers: Aussie gold miners happily hedge (0) August 8, 2017 Most of the locally-listed Australian gold producers are well placed to deal with the recent strength in the Australian dollar, thanks in part to their use of gold sales’ hedging ...
Thyssenkrupp completes Port Kembla Coal Terminal restoration project (0) August 8, 2017 Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions Australia has completed the Port Kembla Coal Terminal Restoration and Compliance project, one of the company’s biggest fabrication and construction projects in Western Australia.
Barminco CEO resigns (0) August 8, 2017 CEO of underground hard rock mining contractor Barminco, Peter Stokes, has resigned after more than four years in the role.
Diggers & Dealers: Northern Star to invest $50m in developing underground mining skills (0) August 8, 2017 Western Australian miner Northern Star Resources plans to invest $50 million to expand its skills and the innovation needed to enhance underground gold mining.
Micromine’s fleet management solution goes live at Dugald River mine (0) August 8, 2017 Innovative mining solutions provider Micromine has implemented its underground fleet management and mine control solution, Pitram, at MMG’s Dugald River mine, in north-west Queensland.
Contractor dies at Goonyella Riverside mine (0) August 8, 2017 BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has confirmed the death of a contractor working at the Goonyella Riverside mine in Queensland following injuries sustained during maintenance activities.
Diggers & Dealers: Pilbara Minerals urges lithium sceptics to become believers (0) August 8, 2017 Pilbara Minerals chief executive Ken Brinsden is determined to convert sceptics that remain unconvinced of lithium’s bright future.
Diggers & Dealers: Anglo American becomes smarter with innovation strategy (0) August 7, 2017 Anglo American is prepared to play a major part in redesigning the future of mining.
Standard And Safety Controller In One Unit (0) August 7, 2017 Powerful standard and safety PLC in one unit Modern vehicles and mobile machines need very powerful control electronics to process the high number of input and output signals. That is why ...
Global steel price boosts value of WA listed companies: Deloitte (0) August 7, 2017 The global steel price increase has boosted the value of Western Australian-based listed companies, with the 2017 financial year closing at $152.6 billion – a 13.5 per cent increase on ...
Indigenous owned mine and training centre opens in the NT (0) August 7, 2017 An Indigenous owned mine training centre and bauxite mining operation has opened in the Northern Territory, set to deliver economic benefits for the local Yolgnu people.
Olympic Dam to receive $600 million investment this financial year (0) August 7, 2017 BHP is investing more than $600 million into its Olympic Dam copper operations in South Australia, with a range of expansion and development works set for the 2018 financial year. ...
Nautitech Mining Systems to showcase new technology at AIMEX (0) August 7, 2017 Devoted to the design and manufacture of products that improve safety and productivity in hazardous areas, Nautitech Mining Systems will display four new and innovative products at AIMEX this year.
A Swift answer to a more comfortable FIFO lifestyle (0) August 4, 2017 Swift Networks is working with mining companies around Australia to improve the entertainment and communications facilities at FIFO villages.
Gold Fields, Saracen offload gold operations to Red 5 (0) August 4, 2017 Gold aspirant Red 5 has snapped up a pair of operations for $34.5 million to set up its growth strategy in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia.