Mining

Golden Star has provided an update on the impact of COVID-19.

In August 2018, a milestone in the mining industry was reached with the successful completion of two blind shafts to depths of 975 and 1005 m at the Jansen Potash Project in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Fosterville has recently announced that it has commenced drilling at its Golden Mountain project located in the state of Victoria, Australia.

TOMRA Sorting Mining has developed virtual testing capabilities to help mining operations ensure their business and operational continuity.

Columbus Gold Corp. has provided a corporate update.

The Queensland Resources Council will cooperate with the independent Board of Inquiry into the Grosvenor mine incident recently announced by the State Government.

Great Panther intends to restart operations in Mexico this month (May) in accordance with the Mexican federal government's announcements of the lifting of restrictions that have suspended mining operations in the country since the start of April.

Rajant Corporation and Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia are improving operational safety and productivity through the use of autonomous haulage systems in an Australian coal mine.

The mining equipment, technology and services sector has been recognised for its critical contribution to the Australian economy with the announcement of the AUS$1.025 million expansion of the SME METS Export Hub Initiative into Victoria and Western Australia.

Gran Colombia Gold proposes to Merge with Guyana Goldfields and Gold X to create a high-growth, Latin American-focused intermediate gold producer.

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. has provided an update on the resumption of its construction activities at the Lindero gold Project, Argentina.

As an extra precautionary measure to protect employees and community members, Rio Tinto is introducing COVID-19 testing at its Diavik diamond mine in Northwest Territories, Canada.

Kal Tire has announced the certification of its new carbon calculator that is able to determine fuel and carbon emissions saved by retreading earthmover tyres compared to buying new.

Rio Tinto has partnered with Perth-based freight and logistics provider Matic Transport to donate 6000 l of hand cleaning products.

During these challenging times, many Australians are finding themselves out of work. After 30 years of service as a Qantas flight attendant, Caroline, like many other Aussies unexpectedly found herself out of work.