In the first quarter of 2021, Australian Mining subscribers were invited to participate in an industry survey with the aim of gaining an understanding of how miners currently capture, analyse and report on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) to manage risks and improve their operational performance.
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Northern Star grows Super Pit potential
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.
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Apprentices, STEM students key to filling future mining roles
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.
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WA gold, nickel sales surge alongside iron ore
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.
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Resources sector, mining machinery demand strong despite COVID-19
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.
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Help make NSW the number one state for resources
The Department of Regional New South Wales (NSW) is looking for an executive director with industry experience to lead the geological survey.
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Silver no longer second best
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.
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SRG Global locks in $150m Fortescue contract
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.
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Mining job seekers consider move to renewables sector
Almost half of the mining industry’s workforce is considering a move to renewables, according to a recruitment report.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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