Australian mining news

Greatland Gold PLC has announced results from Newcrest’s drilling campaign at Greatland’s Havieron licence in the Paterson region of Western Australia.

Epiroc is now launching the new generation SmartROC D65 in Australia.

Glencore is committed to mine safety and as part of a risk mitigation programme, identified mineral oil-filled transformers below ground at Mount Isa’s Enterprise mine as a significant fire risk.

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s announcement that laws dealing with dangerous protestors will be fast-tracked.

This submission is supported by and was developed in consultation with The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, the Queensland Resources Council and the New South Wales Minerals Council.

“40% of surveyed CEOs are currently investing in the research and development of low emission technologies from carbon capture and storage to energy efficiency projects,” says QRC.

The Minerals Council of Australia supports the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) recommendation to ratify Australia’s free trade agreements with Indonesia and Hong Kong.

Accelerating WA's Mining Future to 2030 is the central theme surrounding the inaugural WA Mining Conference and Exhibition, which will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 15 - 16 October.

The agreement covers the 53 MW baseload gas engine power plant at the McArthur River zinc mine in Northern Territory in Australia.

The Minerals Council of Australia is developing a Climate Action Plan, which will complement the already strong commitment by MCA members to act on climate change.