Resources

The Australia gold market is facing a flurry of exciting developments. Fat Tail Investment Research gold investments editor Brian Chu explains what’s to come for the sector.

The Western Australian Government has followed public health advise to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for fly-in, fly-out and other resources sector workers from December.

Federal Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt explores the strength of Australia’s mining and resources sector despite COVID-19. 

Queensland remote worker management software company JESI have announced its Resources COVID Safe Commute Plan, a new technology platform that allows workers to digitally log their journeys to and from any geographic location.

CR Mining’s multi-pronged approach to wheel loader optimisation uses tough tech and a smart cast lip. The DecaEdge 1545 is a premium product from a reliable manufacturer.

Bravus Mining and Resources has struck first coal at the Carmichael project in Queensland with the company on track to export first coal later this year.

Potential LNG production improvement was observed for an Australian plant with Honeywell Forge Workforce Competency operator training simulator (OTS) suite testing control and safety system design changes, which led to increased return of investment (ROI) benefits and enhanced process and safety control.

Australia’s mining, energy and resources industry has been listed as one of the top three industries increasing job growth in Australia, according to SEEK’s latest employment report.

BHP has contributed to a $US50 million ($64 million) investment in Jetti Resources, which has developed a new copper extraction technology.

Thejo Australia has set its sights on becoming a one-stop-shop for engineered solutions and maintenance for the Australian mining and materials handling industries as it rolls out a range of new products and services. 

Mine operators are constantly hit by unique challenges that create a number of network technology barriers which affect their operational efficiency. Aqura Technologies has developed an innovative solution to help companies in this area.

Resolute Mining has introduced wireless blasting at the Syama gold mine in Mali through Orica’s WebGen system.

The development and integration of private long-term evolution networks across Australia’s resources sector has been a major work-in-progress for the industry. Challenge Networks is best-in-class to change that.

Northern Star Resources has set up the future of the Super Pit gold mine in Western Australia with a major increase to the reserves at the historic site.

Resources industry workers will be in high demand over the next five years as project activity ramps up across Australia. Salomae Haselgrove investigates where these jobs will be and how the sector plans to fill them.

Western Australia has achieved record sales and employment in its mineral and petroleum industry in 2020 despite the hard border impacts brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 has greatly impacted the Australian mining sector and the wider capital equipment industry. State lockdowns and the threat of COVID-19 forced many mining companies to make tough decisions regarding health screening and sanitisation, as well as face external pressures such as travel restrictions, fieldwork interruptions and contractual or joint venture obligations.

The Department of Regional New South Wales (NSW) is looking for an executive director with industry experience to lead the geological survey.

Since film photography became obsolete, silver has been a bridesmaid commodity for the more favoured gold. Here, three silver companies discuss the new industrial trend that is driving the commodity back into popularity.

Fortescue Metals Group has awarded a five-year, $150 million contract for maintenance and shutdown services across its rail and port sites in Western Australia to SRG Global.