Oil & Gas - Australian Mining

BHP's $4.5bn South Flank mine to create 3100 jobs

BHP will spend $US2.9 billion ($3.9 billion) to develop the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

Resolute Mining and Sandvik have established a strategic framework to fully automate the Syama underground gold mine in Mali, West Africa.

Caterpillar has manufactured its 1000th 797 mining truck, 19 years after the first machine was commissioned.

Clive Palmer’s QNI Resources is a step closer to reopening the Yabulu Nickel Refinery in Queensland.

KCGM has conceded that a rock fall at the Super Pit gold mine this month will affect its workforce.

Sino Gas & Energy receives $530m offer from US equity firm
May 31, 2018
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US-based private equity firm Lone Star plans to acquire Sino Gas & Energy Holdings for $530 million, an offer backed by the ASX-listed target.
Harbour Energy boosts bid for Santos
May 22, 2018
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United States oil and gas giant Harbour Energy has increased its takeover offer for Santos by $US480 million ($650 million).
WorleyParsons adds another contract
May 21, 2018
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ASX-listed WorleyParsons has been awarded an offshore engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract by Neptune Energy.
WorleyParsons awarded oil and gas contracts
May 15, 2018
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ASX-listed engineering services provider WorleyParsons has secured two high-profile oil and gas industry contracts
Swift Networks wins five-year resources industry contract
May 09, 2018
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Swift Networks, in partnership with DXC Technology, will deploy its entertainment and crew welfare solutions for the benefit of oil and gas personnel in Australia’s north-west.
FLNG project secures Major Project Status
May 09, 2018
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A $1.6 billion floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government.

Eight tips for creating a good weld
February 12, 2018
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It’s important to know the basic principles to create a safe, strong and clean weld. Mathew Hefferan, field applications specialist at Welding Industries of Australia (WIA), shares his top eight ...
The benefits of load testing: why it’s vital to ensure your gear is adequately tested
February 12, 2018
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Since opening its state-of-the-art service centre in Mackay, Queensland in March 2017, SEW-EURODRIVE has been working with its mining operator customers to ensure their gearboxes and drives are performing at ...
Alemlube offers serious workshop fitouts with Ravaglioli lifting gear
October 23, 2017
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Alemlube is Australia’s leading supplier of lubrication and workshop equipment and for over 20 years has also been providing turnkey workshop solutions to the mining, contractor, automotive and transport industries.
The evolution of FLNG concepts and costs
October 5, 2016
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Wood Mackenzie breaks down the latest developments in FLNG, and trends ahead for the industry.

The K Factor – Aptane Has It Covered
February 15, 2017
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This case study shows how choosing the right insulation for LNG pipelines is key to making sure you have the most efficient cost effective insulation for your project. Download this whitepaper by filling in your details in the form below.
Rail Survey – The Importance Of Staying On Track
February 15, 2017
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This whitepaper discusses the problems caused by uneven crane rails, non-tracking related crane runway issues and physical signs of crane rail and wheel wear. Rail surveys are remote control operated to avoid dangerous work near the runway tracks. They reduce downtime by identifying problems upfront and is only required as problems arise, which in turn saves more time. To download the whitepaper, fill in your details in the form below.
The Radar Sensor For Liquids VEGAPULS 64
January 31, 2017
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In some industries, the specific safety requirements go far beyond what is prescribed by TÜV or national laws. Especially great is the need for safety in the petroleum processing industry, for example in storing liquid gas in spherical tanks. This whitepaper shows that thanks to the powerful signal focusing of the new VEGAPULS 64, new areas of application for non-contact radar measurement technology are now opening up.