Sirius Minerals sets world record with vertical shaft sinking machine
Sirius Minerals PLC and its partners have set a new world record for the deepest shaft ever excavated with a Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine (VSM), reaching a depth of over 115m.
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BHP under fire as head of reparations over 2015 Brazilian dam disaster indicted on fraud charges
The Director-President of the foundation set up by Anglo-Australian mining corporation BHP to compensate victims of one of Brazil’s worst ever environmental disaster has been indicted on fraud charges.
Lisa Payne, CPA, CGA, and CFO of MineSense discusses unearthing smarter mining practices with technology
Lisa Payne, Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified General Accountant, and Chief Financial Officer of Canadian mining technology company MineSense, discusses unearthing smarter mining practices with technology.
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Students prepare for new world of work
Queensland students have had the opportunity to get hands-on experience of the high-level science, technology engineering and maths (STEM) skills that will be needed for the jobs of the future.
Eriez metalarm metal detector sold to MMD Mineral Sizing
Eriez metalarm metal detector has been sold to MMD Mineral Sizing (Europe) Ltd. for The HALO Trust’s landmine removal efforts in Africa.
sensemetrics launches project to fuel connectivity and safety in mining
sensemetrics launches industrial internet of things (IoT) Global Strategic Alliance Member Programme to fuel greater connectivity and safety in mining, water, construction and other markets.
Mader Group named mining contractor of the year in Sydney
Mader Group has officially been named mining contractor of the year at this year’s AMM Future of Mining Awards in Sydney.
Insurers shun Adani’s Carmichael mine, reflecting the industry’s retreat from coal
Julien Vincent and Elana Sulakshana from Unfriend Coal Campaign discuss the insurance campaign against the Adani Carmichael coal mine.
Update from Altura on Tropical Cyclone Veronica
Altura Mining Ltd. has provided an update on the tropical cyclone’s impact on its Lithium mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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Jaguar Mining enters into a US$7.85 million secured bridge facility
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Goldcorp announces illegal work stoppage at its Cerro Negro mine
Goldcorp Inc. has advised of an illegal work stoppage by the AOMA mining union at the Cerro Negro mine.
ICMM panel to develop international standard for tailings dams
The standard is expected to create a step change for the industry in the safety and security of these facilities.
Interns complete Maptek Australia summer programme
The 2018/19 group was the largest cohort to take part in the initiative hosted in Maptek Adelaide office.
Oxford Economics comments on Vale crisis
The global advisory firm predicts that iron ore prices will rise in 1Q19, before pulling back over the year.