New Hope Group executives have epitomised the optimism flowing through Australia's coal industry, with production at the Bengalla mine in New South Wales underpinning such positivity.
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Austral in ‘full swing’ with first blast at Anthill
Austral Resources has performed its inaugural blast at the Anthill copper mine in central Queensland, setting Australia to gain another copper producer by April 2022.
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Queensland resources loves locals, reaps rewards
The Queensland resources sector has splashed an increasing amount of cash on local suppliers in recent years, with local expenditure rising $4 billion from 2019 to 2020.
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BHP sells QLD coal mines to Stanmore for $1.8bn
BHP has agreed to sell its 80 per cent share in BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) to Stanmore Resources, offloading two Queensland coal mines and associated infrastructure.
BMC owns the Poitrel and South Walker Creek
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Mine rehabilitation partnership plants 14,000 trees
Anglo American and Komatsu’s Growing Together mine rehabilitation partnership has been expanded with new tree planting days.
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Research explores how to turn copper waste into cobalt
The Queensland Government has partnered with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) and the University of Queensland to study leftover cobalt in copper mine tailings.
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29Metals set for growth at Golden Grove
29Metals has remained on track to produce first ore in late 2021 from its Xantho extended orebody at the Golden Grove copper-zinc mine in Western Australia.
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Flexco saves coal mine with rivet hinged fastening system
A coal mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin was losing precious time with a mechanical fastening system, so, Flexco suggested a simple way to save the day.
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Senex stars for 29Metals with Capricorn signing
29Metals has awarded Senex Energy with a gas supply agreement at the Capricorn copper mine in Far North Queensland, locking in 2.5 petajoules of natural gas over three years.
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Queensland leaders forced to focus on workers
Queensland’s resources sector has rated skilled employee retention as a top priority, just 12 months after it was bottom of the list for most industry leaders, a new report showed.
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Mandatory vaccination on the table at BHP
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.
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ABS shows jobs and earnings ride COVID turbulence
Employment and wages have shown promising signs in the mining industry, with a return to record total full-time earnings, according to an Australian Bureau of Statistics report for May 2021.
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Hillery Group wins big break for Bowen Rail, Bravus
Bowen Rail Company has handed a rail yard contract to Hillery Group to facilitate the transport of coal from Bravus’ Carmichael mine in Queensland.
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Mining lease error identified in Queensland
The Queensland Government has found over 900 mining leases were operating without a valid mining tenure and is seeking to retroactively approve them.
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Glencore recognises the importance of apprentices
Glencore has continued to advocate for entry-level resources jobs, with 40 new apprenticeships up for grabs at its Mount Isa operations in Queensland.
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QLD METS program to enhance mining technology
METS Ignited has launched the CQ Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) Accelerator Program with Queensland’s Rockhampton Regional Council to commercialise innovative projects for the mining sector.
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Anglo American overcomes met coal demand concerns
Anglo American has maintained its full year production targets for metallurgical coal in 2021, after the first six months were disrupted by poor demand, development activities and elevated gas levels.
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Queensland companies confident in clean energy
Queensland resources companies are ready and willing to transition to renewable energy as long as regulation and technology allow for it, according to a new report.
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Australian METS paves the way to India
Bulk scan manufacturer RTI has paved the way for Australian businesses to export to India, with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) advising the company every step of the way.
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QLD North West Minerals Province on display in Netherlands
The Queensland Government has showcased the state’s North West Minerals province in an engagement session with the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers to highlight the region’s supply of critical minerals.
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