Mining

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed a new resources taskforce, to ensure the Australian resources sector remains globally competitive.

Haver & Boecker, an equipment manufacturer and solutions provider in aggregates and mining applications, has introduced new configurations of its Ty-Rail™ quick-tensioning system for screen media.

Engie intends to convert its Hazelwood power station into a full pit lake.

East Mining Company contributes to reducing tension in the labour market of the Sakhalin region.

US EPA has awarded Clawson Excavating Inc. a US$918 911 contract for road improvements in Cove, Ariz.

A recent survey of resources company CEOs shows half plan to spend more in 2018, and almost 20% say they plan to spend ‘substantially’ more with their local suppliers.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration has reopened a public comment period for additional stakeholder input regarding diesel exhaust exposure for underground miners.

The Canadian-based gold and silver mining company is the eighth member of the National Mining Association to receive certification under its CORESafety® system.

Glenn Kondo will take up the position on 1 June 2018, replacing Zara Boldt.

The new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is designed for efficient and cost competitive manufacturing with high quality.

Australia’s mining industry wants the National Energy Guarantee to deliver reduced energy costs, and provide system reliability and emission reductions.

Kingston State College students have had the opportunity to learn basic trade skills from local Queensland tradies, which aims to provide pathways into Queenland’s resources sector.

The interim chief of the Minerals Council of Australia, David Byers, has urged the National Energy Guarantee to adopt a number of new measures or risk further diminishing the country’s competitiveness in the international resources sector.

The drilling campaign, to be conducted by Brazil Minerals Inc’s subsidiary, Jupiter Gold Corp., is expected to commence in or before May this year.

Stantec has recently signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Norwest Corporation, which will add a strong mining practice to the company’s portfolio in western Canada.