Mining

New modelling confirms a boost to Australian jobs, workers and wages from the TPP-11 trade agreement.

Phoenix has teamed up with JMC Capital Partners to grow its presence in the mine lighting industry.

Konecranes’ safety inspections and latest crane technology helps BHP Billiton reduce downtime and production losses at its Olympic Dam polymetallic mine in South Australia.

Yesterday, Altura Mining Limited held the official opening of its wholly-owned Altura Lithium project in Western Australia, following 18 months from the start of its construction.

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed new national accounts figures that indicate the continued importance of the mining industry to the Australian economy.

The company has temporarily suspended operations at Davyhurst gold mine in an attempt to mitigate spending.

Tahoe Resources has been forced to halt mining operations following a community-led protest close to its La Arena mine in Peru.

The decision to suspend has been attributed to the low grades of the ore mined at Beaufor in recent quarters, combined with the persistent weakness in the price of gold and difficulties recruiting qualified manpower in the region.

The soon-to-be competed bauxite project has been built using local companies with over AUS$1.5 billion worth of contracts awarded to Queensland suppliers.

High-grade intersections at Eleonore North and South continue to define and extend mineralisation.

“Over 850 local and international exhibitors will be showcasing their latest innovations at this year’s Electra Mining Africa.”

METS Ignited has announced the names of three mining equipment, technology and services companies who will undertake an immersion programme in Chile’s resources and innovation ecosystems.

Key digitisation decisions will centre around which technologies to adopt and the best way to accelerate the path to digitisation-related business benefits.

Minergy Limited is granted a mining license for opencast coal mining by the Botswana government.

Corporate decision-makers in the mining industry have been called out as ringleaders ensuring Australia’s repeated game of ‘Boom and Bust'.