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Metso Outotec introduces mill discharge pumps for slurry handling
Metso Outotec has launched a full line of mill discharge pumps for reliable and efficient slurry handling in minerals processing.
December 1, 2020 0 comment
MCA to create 5000 mining apprenticeships
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has launched three mining skills project hubs, including an apprenticeships hub that aims to put 5000 people into work.
November 26, 2020 0 comment
Sandfire to secure Auris stake
Sandfire Resources will secure a 19.99 per cent share of Auris once it completes the offloading the Sams Creek gold project in New Zealand.
November 13, 2020 0 comment
SACOME pushes SA Government to back nuclear energy
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has backed chief entrepreneur Jim Whalley’s call for the state government to identify the economic opportunities associated South Australia’s uranium supply.
November 4, 2020 0 comment
BHP backs responsible copper framework
BHP has committed to the Copper Mark Responsible Production Framework that covers areas including environment, community, human rights and governance issues.
November 4, 2020 0 comment
Bis teams up with Israeli giant for mining automation
Bis has announced a joint venture with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to launch mining technology company Auto-mate.
September 22, 2020 0 comment
Australia gets first mine explosives test facility
New South Wales has launched an underground mine explosives facility on the Central Coast to encourage further innovation and development of explosive testing.
September 10, 2020 0 comment
Austmine rolls out virtual mining export hub
Austmine has launched an initiative to help regional Western Australian mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies increase their digital mining capabilities and global competitiveness.
September 7, 2020 0 comment
DNA sequencing could unlock hidden mineral deposits: Geoscience BC
Canada’s Geoscience BC has proposed that genomic sequencing can be used as a mineral exploration technique.
September 1, 2020 0 comment
AusIMM takes lead position on social responsibility
The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has released a world-first Social Responsibility Statement and Framework for resources professionals, highlighting the organisation’s commitment to global best practice.
August 18, 2020 0 comment
WA boosts minerals exploration funding
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan and Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston have announced $8.2 million in funding for resources exploration to fuel the state’s COVID-19 recovery.
August 6, 2020 0 comment
Fosterville resilient to COVID-19 impacts
Kirkland Lake Gold has recorded strong production results for the June quarter as the Fosterville gold mine in Victoria continues to bolster its gold output.
July 8, 2020 0 comment
Bellevue to develop WA gold project following major discovery
Bellevue Gold will transition to the project development phase at the Bellevue gold project in Western Australia after confirming a high-grade resource.
July 7, 2020 0 comment
Kalamazoo to uncover exploration potential of Ashburton
Kalamazoo Resources plans to exploit the greenfields and brownfields potential of the Ashburton gold project that it has acquired from Northern Star Resources in Western Australia.
June 23, 2020 0 comment
Queensland reports strong exports ahead of coronavirus impact
Queensland’s resources sector has contributed 80 per cent of the state’s $83.3 billion exports value in the 12 months leading to February this year, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
April 9, 2020 0 comment
Metro Mining gets funding approval for Bauxite Hills expansion
The Queensland government has agreed to Metro Mining’s $47.5 million Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan facility for the Bauxite Hills mine in Queensland.
April 8, 2020 0 comment
Pilbara Minerals reports ‘solid’ March quarter despite coronavirus
Pilbara Minerals has carried out its production moderation strategy amid the coronavirus pandemic, finishing the March quarter with $108.2 million in cash.
April 2, 2020 0 comment
Western Australia obtains record resources sales
Western Australia has earned $167.3 billion in resources sales for the 2019 calendar year, according to recent statistics from the state’s Department of Mines, Industry, Regulation and Safety (DMIRS).
April 1, 2020 0 comment
Second government stimulus package to benefit mining businesses
The Federal Government has announced a $66 billion second stimulus package, extending the “safety net” for businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
March 23, 2020 0 comment
High-calibre resources executive Caoilin Chestnutt joins Siecap
Brisbane-based specialist project management consulting and advisory firm Siecap has appointed leading mining executive Caoilin Chestnutt as an advisory board member.
October 4, 2019 0 comment