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 mechanisms, according to gold mining consultants Surbiton Associates.
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Diggers & Dealers: Anglo American becomes smarter with innovation strategy
Anglo American is prepared to play a major part in redesigning the future of mining.
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Komatsu unleashes technology to make mine construction smarter
Komatsu has launched a project management technology it says will add significant benefits to the construction phase of mining.
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Iron ore price on fire
The doom-and-gloom surrounding the future of the price for iron ore remains on the back burner after its value spiked more than 7 per cent over night.
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Australian LNG exports forecast to soar
Australia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports are forecast to grow 22.6 per cent in the 2018 financial year.
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Rockwell Automation appoints new MD for Australia and New Zealand
Scott Wooldridge has been appointed as Rockwell Automaton’s managing director for Australia and New Zealand.
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Australia contributes to sharp decline in global coal consumption
Australia has contributed as global coal consumption fell sharply for the second consecutive year in 2016, according to a BP report.
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Sandvik moves further into an autonomous mining environment
With more autonomous mining equipment entering the marketplace, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is focused on developing new solutions that have been successfully tested in Australian conditions.
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Police investigate ‘suspect package’ at Variscan gold project
Explorer Variscan Mines says a suspect package was found on one of its drilling rigs at the St Pierre gold project in France.
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Mining services rebound revives asset acquisition plans
A rebound in sentiment in the mining services sector has sparked a significant increase in the asset acquisition intentions of businesses in Western Australia and Queensland, according to the latest Alleasing Equipment Demand Index.
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Metso invests in Australian manufacturing to meet mining demand
Metso is expanding its global manufacturing capacity for rubber screening media used in minerals processing by investing in three new injection presses, including one for its Australian facility.
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Mining M&A and capital raising 2016 trends, 2017 outlook [infographic]
Ernst & Young (EY) expects an upward trend in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital raising activity to continue in 2017, the company outlined in its latest mining and metals report.
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WA still Australia’s top spot for mining investment
Western Australia remains the most attractive jurisdiction in Australia for mining investment, according to Canadian think-tank, the Fraser Institute.
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Australian gold output at its highest since 1999
Australian gold mine production reached a 17-year high in 2016, according to gold mining consultants Surbiton Associates.
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Australian mining exports soar in December as turnaround continues
Mining exports in the country skyrocketed in December on the back of a surge in coal and iron ore shipments.
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Diversity shapes the future of mining workforces
In Australia, the push for diverse workforces is a mining recruitment trend that looks like it is here to stay. However, don’t expect emerging technologies, like autonomous equipment, to heavily influence workforces just yet.
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Caterpillar to expand range of autonomous trucks
Caterpillar has launched a project that will see the mining equipment manufacturer move further into autonomous technology.
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New Indonesian mining laws to impact Australian nickel companies
Australian miners are likely to be affected by changes made to Indonesia’s mining policy for exports of minerals including nickel and bauxite.
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Australian exploration budgets fall to a decade low
Exploration budgets in Australia continue to fall, according to a new report from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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Australia to lead Asian growth in LNG production
Led by increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity in Australia, Platts Analytics has forecast a 16 per cent rise in Asian output in 2017.
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