Australian mining news
RCT and GBF celebrate 10 year automation partnership
The companies have been working together for a decade to implement autonomous technology into underground mining operations.
Productivity Commission confirms Australian mining not subsidised
The estimated effective rate of assistance from tariff and budgetary assistance for mining is negligible.
Southern Innovation signs multi-year collaboration agreement with BHP
Under the agreement, Southern Innovation will provide BHP with technical expertise to uncover solutions to specific challenges BHP faces in mineral exploration and extraction.
Metro Mining provides update on its Bauxite Hills operations
Metro Mining has provided an update on its Bauxite Hills mine operations, with a key highlight being the integration of new 7000 t barges and triple-set trailers, which have resulted in a significant increase in production levels.
Queensland government commits to upgrade Townsville-Mount Isa rail line
The government’s rail commitment will drive North West Minerals Province potential for new investment, exports and jobs.
Queensland Premier commits to resources; confirms renewables as a recipe for regional resilience
The QRC and the resources sector embraces renewable energy, not only as a supplier of electricity for operations, but as a market for the coal and metals mined.
RNC Minerals reports new high-grade gold occurrence at Beta Hunt mine
RNC Minerals has discovered high-grade gold at its Beta Hunt mine in Western Australia.
Exploration update on Rio Tinto’s Winu project
The update provides additional data on the intercepts for the 11 diamond drill holes reflecting drilling to the end of 2018.
NQ Minerals invests in Tasmania Energy Metals
As part of this strategic investment Tasmania Energy Metals and NQ are evaluating whether it is commercially and financially viable to develop an integrated facility.
New exploration opportunities on the horizon for South Australia
South Australia is set to invest AUS$10 million in promoting exploration and innovative technologies to accelerate new mining opportunities.