Australian mining news
Miners endorse new boots
The Crawford boot offers a footwear solution for Australian miners that answers many of their problems.
Better environmental regulation to support more regional jobs and faster mining project approvals
The Minerals Council of Australia has stated that reforms are needed to unlock minerals investment, support jobs and strengthen communities, all while boosting environmental protection.
Goldfields remote operating centre trial a success
Independent OEM of automation solutions RCT and Western Australian mining company Northern Star Resources Limited, have expressed excitement about the success of a recent autonomous technology trial in the state’s Goldfields.
Drilling results from Newcrest Havieron campaign
Greatland Gold PLC has announced results from Newcrest’s drilling campaign at Greatland’s Havieron licence in the Paterson region of Western Australia.
New generation SmartROC D65 ready for Australia
Epiroc is now launching the new generation SmartROC D65 in Australia.
Glencore deploys MIDEL for 'vast improvement' in transformer fire safety
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.
QRC: Queensland Parliament must consider both bills to crack down on dangerous protests
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s announcement that laws dealing with dangerous protestors will be fast-tracked.
MCA submits comment on Draft National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife
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.
Queensland resource companies invest in new technologies to reduce emissions
“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.
Growing Australia’s minerals and METS trade with Indonesia and Hong Kong
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.