Australian mining news

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.

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has said that Queensland is missing out on a multi-billion dollar addition to our resources and energy industry which would also lower global emissions, because of bans on uranium mining.

The Minerals Council of Australia will support the new mine tailings safety communique, with a programme of training, research and governance actions currently in development.

Haver & Boecker Niagara, Haver & Boecker’s new mineral processing brand, has expanded into the Australian mining and aggregates industries. John Brotherson will lead the Australian company as general manager.

The adoption of digital automation technologies in the mining industry has the potential to add US$74 billion in value to the Australian economy by 2030 and create over 80 000 new jobs.

Thiess will continue to provide overburden removal and haulage, mining and run of mine rehandling services, equipment maintenance and pit dewatering.

AIMEX 2019 attracted an array of visitors from all parts of the globe and a 13% increase in visitation from interstate visitors to AIMEX, illustrating the importance of this event on a national and international level.

The Queensland Resources Council has said there could be no more hold ups, no more delays and no more excuses for the New Hope mine.