Researchers at Western Australia’s Curtin University have developed new technology for the rapid cleaning and re-use of drilling fluids, paving the way toward more efficient and environmentally-friendly mineral exploration.
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SRG secures $80 million in mining contracts
SRG Global has secured significant new contract awards with existing Tier 1 clients valued at about $80 million.
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Strong BHP performance undermined by Qld coal royalties
A strong fourth quarter has capped off a year of significant progress for BHP, with iron ore leading the way, generating record sales volumes for the 2021–22 financial period.
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Production and profits up for Whitehaven
Whitehaven has achieved a record average coal price of $514 per tonne for the quarter and $325/t for FY22.
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Ensham contract for Thiess Rehabilitation
Following its launch in March of this year, Thiess Rehabilitation has been awarded its first contract, a 3.5 year partnership with Idemitsu Australia’s Ensham Resources to deliver mine rehabilitation solutions that create areas for native bushland corridors and cattle grazing across more than 700 hectares of land.
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Mixed outlook in Rio Tinto quarterly report
Rio Tinto has highlighted strong performance at a number of its sites, while flagging “considerable” headwinds in China and a “weakening” economic outlook amid the Russia–Ukraine war and tighter monetary policies.
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National cathode facility launched
The Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) has launched its flagship project — the Cathode Precursor Production Pilot Plant —in Western Australia.
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New power agreements ensure greener shade of gold
Westgold Resources has executed a new electricity purchase agreement with independent power provider Pacific Energy and a new LNG supply agreement with Clean Energy Fuels Australia (CEFA).
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Capricorn in net position after Karlawinda sets record
Capricorn Metals has registered record gold production of 32,018 ounces for the June 2022 quarter at its Karlawinda Gold Project (KGP) in Western Australia.
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Flexible mining tunnel borer trialled at copper mine
A newly developed mining tunnel boring machine (TBM) is being tested by Codelco at its Chuquicamata mine in Chile. State-owned Codelco is the world’s largest copper producer.
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Tomingley guidance good as gold
Alkane Resources’ Tomingley Gold Operations in central west New South Wales has exceeded its FY2022 production guidance of between 55,000–60,000 ounces, maintaining its record of meeting or exceeding guidance in every year of operation.
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Bowen ships first coal from Bluff Mine
Bowen Coking Coal has shipped first coal from its Bluff Mine near Blackwater as the company establishes itself as Queensland’s next independent metallurgical coal producer.
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Integrated mineral carbonation roadmap for WA
The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia will develop a roadmap to decarbonise WA through integrated mineral carbonation.
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Minerals booster pack for Gladstone region
A Queensland Budget new economy minerals booster pack of almost $40 million will support good jobs and encourage economic opportunities for the Gladstone region.
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Northern Star considers three options for KCGM expansion
Northern Star Resources will consider one of three options to expand its mill at KCGM (Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines).
Located in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, KCGM is one of the world’s largest
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Carusoe switches on to clean energy
Nomadic Energy’s five megawatts of solar installation at Northern Star’s Carosue Dam gold mine near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia is complete, generating clean energy and reducing emissions by displacing diesel and natural gas use.
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ERA looks at funding options for Ranger
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) is reviewing all available options to ensure that the forecast increase in the cost of rehabilitation of its Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory will be adequately funded.
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Money for Mincor as first nickel ore processed
Mincor Resources has received payment for its first parcel of nickel ore to be processed through BHP’s Kambalda nickel concentrator in Western Australia.
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Expert to review sexual harassment protocols in mining industry
An independent expert has been appointed to review the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s (DMIRS) protocols for responding to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the mining industry.
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$130 million investment into NSW mining and processing
A $130 million Critical Minerals Activation Fund to attract mining and processing investment to New South Wales has been delivered as part of the state’s 2022-23 budget.
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