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Fitzroy Australia Resources is introducing scheduling software to help improve the productivity and safety of its Carborough Downs coal mine in Bowen Basin, Queensland.

Australia’s chief economist reported in June that the nation’s resource and energy exports are set to hit a new record of $285 billion in 2019–20, before falling back in 2020–21.

Anglo American has awarded a development and outbye services contract for its Aquila project in Queensland to Mastermyne Group.

Anglo American is making significant strides toward digitalisation with the launch of an electronic tablet device at its Moranbah North operation in Queensland.

Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including the start of a Victorian development that will turn brown coal into hydrogen.

Anglo American will extend the life of the Capcoal underground metallurgical coal operations in Central Queensland by six years after approving the Aquila project.

Anglo American’s coal sites in Australia have helped the company achieve a 14 per cent rise in global production across its diverse operations.

Engineering company Metso has been welcomed as a participant of the Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction (CRC ORE).

The world’s top five mining companies are becoming more sensitive to environmental and social risks, according to a report from S&P Global.

The mining industry has responded to demand by investors to increase the disclosure of information regarding tailings storage facilities (TSFs).

Anglo American has opened applications for its 2020 apprenticeship program at the Moranbah North mine in central Queensland.

Anglo American will team up with Traditional Owners for mining exploration in North West Queensland thanks to a new agreement with the Pitta Pitta Aboriginal Corporation.

Rail operator Aurizon has signed agreements with coal mining customers for a revised rail access deal via the Central Queensland Coal Network (CQCN).

The World Bank has launched the Climate Smart Mining initiative to help resource-rich developing countries benefit from the increasing demand for minerals and metals.

Mitchell Services has secured a contract extension with Anglo American at two of its Queensland coal mines, Grosvenor and Moranbah North.

A Responsible Mining Index (RMI) report detailing the work practices of 30 leading mining companies suggests there is room for improvement when addressing gender balance in the workforce.

Anglo American has reported a fall in production across its global operations during the March quarter, mainly due to planned longwall moves at metallurgical coal mines in Australia.

Leading miners, METS companies and universities discuss how Australia is solidifying a record year in 2018 by adding more talent into the field.

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.

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.