MMG’s mine in Rosebery Tasmania is building a new $30 million tailings dam to further extend the mine’s life.
The mine mainly produces lead, zinc, and copper, as well as gold and silver and Tasmania’s
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Centre of Excellence opened to replace hole left by Cat’s exit
A new Manufacturing Centre of Excellence has been opened in Burnie, in response to Caterpillar Underground Mining’s decision to move manufacturing to Thailand.
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Tasmanian mining minister resigns
Tasmania’s mining minister Adam Brooks has resigned amid allegations of a conflict of interest.
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Tungsten in Tasmania
Australia's smallest state may see the strongest revival as the mining industry slowly claws its way out of the downturn.
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Henty gold mine close to restart
Tasmania’s Henty Gold Mine is set to restart production once its acquisition by Diversified Minerals is approved by the Victorian Supreme Court.
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Shree Minerals hopeful of long term mine viability
Shree Minerals is confident their Nelson Bay River mine is viable following speculation it would close due to environmental breaches.
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Shree Minerals may close iron ore mine
Speculation is growing over Shree Minerals’ plans to abandon its Nelson Bay River iron ore mine in Tasmania following environmental breaches.
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Tasmania steps back on mining inspector pay cut
Tasmania’s government has reversed its decision to cut mining inspector pay.
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Tasmanian mining minister rejects conflict of interest claims
Tasmanian’s newly appointed mining minister, Adam Brooks, has rejected conflict of interest claims made against him by the state opposition.
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World first mapping trial for Tasmanian tin mine
Tin junior Elementos has partnered with Australian geophysical services company Geo9 to conduct a world-first mapping system trial at its Cleveland mine in northwest Tasmania.
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More charges laid over Mt Lyell mine deaths
Mount Lyell mine operator Copper Mines of Tasmania, and its general manager Scot Clyde, are facing more charges over a string of deaths at the site.
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Mt Lyell copper mine reopening delayed
Copper Mines of Tasmania (CMT) have deferred their decision to reopen the Mt Lyell mine, despite the offer of a $25 million assistance package from the state government.
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$3 million federal grant for mining haulage truck manufacturer
Haulmax has been awarded a $3 million grant to help develop two new explosives units for the surface mining industry.
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Bell Bay smelter clocks up 60 years
Tasmania’s Bell Bay smelter, reportedly the oldest aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
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Nyrstar secures Tasmanian smelter future
Nyrstar has signed an agreement to invest in its Tasmanian smelter, as the company announces a new Australian CEO.
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New iron mine approved in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government has approved the development of a new iron ore mine which is set to create 200 jobs.
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Mt Lyell mine to re-open soon
Copper Mines of Tasmania have taken a step forward in re-opening the Mt Lyell mine after getting the greenlight for planned recommencement of operations.
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Beaconsfield mine becomes tourist destination
The Beaconsfield Mine, site of the 2006 disaster, has been opened to the general public for tours.
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Mount Lyell copper mine to remain closed for now
There is no set timeframe for the reopening of Mount Lyell copper mine as low commodity prices force the mine’s owner to revaluate its plans.
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Construction of Tasmania’s newest mine begins
Work has started on a new bauxite mine in Tasmania that is expected to create 180 jobs.
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