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BHP Iron Ore has received authorisation to increase shiploading throughput at its Port Hedland premises from 290 million tonnes per year to 330 million tonnes per year.

BHP has partnered with exploration technology company, KoBold Metals, in the hunt for metals and critical minerals to be used in clean energy technology.

BHP has considered a mandatory vaccination policy for its Australian workplaces, as it rolls out 300 AstraZeneca voluntary vaccines at the Mount Arthur coal mine in New South Wales.

BHP has increased its value to local communities at the Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia, including a refuelling contract for Indigenous-owned business, Zancott Knight.

BHP has partnered with Caterpillar to develop zero-emissions mining trucks, following months of collaboration on how to sustainably tackle the miner’s energy demands.

BHP has become the first company to rollout voluntary workplace vaccine delivery in the New South Wales resources sector, as the Mount Arthur coal mine administered 5000 rapid antigen tests.

Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has praised BHP’s new train driver training program as it decreases the state’s reliance on interstate fly-in, fly-out workers while enhancing local training and creating regional jobs.

BHP chief technical officer Laura Tyler has called on the mining industry, government and education sector to address a worrying shortfall in mining engineer graduates.

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) will trial a fibre laser cleaner designed by Laser Technologies to remove surface corrosion at its Hay Point coal terminal near Mackay in Queensland.

Monadelphous has defined its 2021 financial year by capital investments and strategic forward planning, with $950 million of new contracts and contract extensions secured across their resources, energy and infrastructure sectors.

Metso Outotec is deploying its Concorde cell flotation technology for a “major nickel producer in Western Australia” with start-up of the new flotation cells set to commence in 2022.

The long deliberated Westport, south of Perth, has been the subject of a market briefing, as plans for Western Australia’s latest port facility look to satiate the state’s trade needs.

AusIMM’s 2021 New Leaders Conference will be held in Brisbane and online in September, providing an opportunity for young professionals to network with their peers, connect with renowned mining leaders and discuss important issues impacting the industry. As the mining sector rapidly evolves, its workforce must be willing to step into this new environment to … Continue reading AusIMM’s snapshot of future mining leadership →

Monadelphous has secured a bulk of contracts worth around $200 million, securing several long-term relationships in Queensland and Western Australia.

The Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation (BBAC) has announced a native title agreement with BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) which will provide intergenerational benefits for the Barada Barna people of central Queensland.

The Charge On Innovation Challenge has moved into its pitch phase in August after 21 mining companies joined in to develop systems for electrification.

Aqura Technologies has inked a $1.4 million deal with BHP to provide managed support services for the miner’s West Australian Iron Ore accommodation village entertainment networks. The contract will see Aqura administer Wi-Fi access across nine WAIO sites, providing internet access in village accommodation rooms and public areas. This is alongside managed support services for … Continue reading Aqura signs multi-year BHP internet services deal →

Alcoa has signed K2fly to a tailings management contract across seven bauxite mines globally, furthering the industry’s commitment to the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.

Aqura Technologies has won a contract for technology and communications infrastructure upgrades to BHP’s Western Australia Iron Ore accommodation precincts in the Pilbara region.

BHP has set itself to expand production by 40 per cent at its Mount Keith nickel mine in Western Australia, with a new SAG mill, flotation technology and two new Liebherr excavators.