The latest mining news

QRC: resources sector powering Queensland

Tuesday 20 November 2018 10:52

The Queensland Resources Council’s Chief Executive said that the resources sector contributed AUS$62.9 billion to the state’s economy in 2017 – 2018.

Tips for water tank safety and efficiency

Tuesday 20 November 2018 12:00

Josh Swank, Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc., discusses water tank design and spraying systems.

NEPEAN and Fitzroy Australia Resources partner for construction of Ironbark No. 1

Tuesday 20 November 2018 10:30

NEPEAN Mining Pty Ltd has entered a partnership with Fitzroy Australia Resources for the design and delivery of the Ironbark No. 1 coal mining project.

Kootenay Silver enters option agreement to acquire Columba silver project

Tuesday 20 November 2018 10:00

A subsidiary of Kootenay Silver, Inc. has entered into an option agreement to acquire the Columba silver project in Mexico.

First Vanadium changes trading symbol on OTCQX Best Market

Tuesday 20 November 2018 09:31

On 15 November, First Vanadium Corp. changed the company’s trading symbol on the OTCQX Best Market in the US.

New drilling results extend Gladiator zone length to over 4.5 km

Tuesday 20 November 2018 09:00

Bonterra and Duke option drilling extends the Gladiator mineralised trend to over 4.5 km.

ICMM and vehicle manufacturers partner to develop cleaner and safer vehicles

Monday 19 November 2018 12:41

At the recent IMARC conference, the ICMM, along with leading suppliers, announced their new planned programme to make mining vehicles cleaner and safer.

Pilgangoora Lithium-Tantalum Project opens

Monday 19 November 2018 11:28

Stage 1 of the Pilgangoora Project comprises a 2 million tpy mining and processing operation to deliver life-of-mine (LOM) production of 330 000 tpy of 6% spodumene concentrate (lithium) and 300 000 Ibs/y of tantalite concentrate (tantalum).

Leagold announces increase in Proven and Probable minerals reserves at Los Filos

Monday 19 November 2018 10:43

After accounting for mining depletion of 99 000 oz from 1 January to 31 October 2018, the total addition to the Los Filos open pit Proven and Probable reserves is 528 000 oz.

NQ Minerals and Traxys Europe sign offtake agreement for Hellyer project

Monday 19 November 2018 09:59

NQ Minerals enters an additional marketing and offtake agreement with Traxys Europe S.A.

Teck announces dividend and CAN$400 million share buyback

Friday 16 November 2018 12:40

The company’s directors have approved an eligible dividend of CAN$0.15 per share and a CAN$400 million share buyback.

Panoramic takes innovative approach at Savannah mine

Friday 16 November 2018 11:50

Panoramic Resources’ Savannah Mine in Western Australia is back in business following the discovery of the Savannah North nickel project, with RCT’s Guidance Automation helping to increase productivity on site.

More mining news updates

Detour Gold urges shareholders to vote for refreshed Board of Directors

Friday 16 November 2018 11:00

Detour Gold Corp. files a management information circular and writes a letter to its shareholders ahead of an upcoming meeting in December.

Seequent acquires Geosoft

Friday 16 November 2018 10:32

The acquisition brings together Seequent’s Leapfrog 3D geological modelling software suite with Geosoft’s subsurface geoscience and exploration data-driven technology.

Maptek releases new mine scheduling optimisation software

Friday 16 November 2018 10:09

The latest release features updates to Evolution Strategy and Origin modules to enhance medium, long term and strategic life of mine scheduling, reducing operating costs and maximising deposit value.