Australian mining news
Weir wins record £100 million order for Australian magnetite iron ore project
The order, which includes a range of Weir crushing and pump equipment including Enduron high pressure grinding rolls and GEHO® pumps, will reduce energy consumption and wet tailings waste by more than 30% compared to traditional mining technologies.
Activists charged following Adani contract worker assault
Two protesters appeared at Mackay Magistrates Court on 5 September after being charged with assaulting an Adani contract worker.
Weir to provide energy saving solutions to the Iron Bridge Magnetite Project
Weir Group PLC has been awarded a £100m order to provide energy saving solutions to the Iron Bridge Magnetite Project.
Continuous exploration is key to long-term growth, says QRC
Exploration potential within Queensland must be developed with new incentives, given the importance of the resources sector to the state and national economy.
Resources industry partners prioritise reliability
Queensland mining companies will reconsider and prioritise reliability in their E&P partners for multi-million dollar contracts.
Queensland government’s commitment questioned without support for New Hope mine
The QRC has said that a long shadow has been cast over the fellow mining communities of Oakey and Toowoomba by the drawn-out saga over approvals for the New Hope Stage Three expansion.
Investment in Australian mining continues to grow
Growing investment by mining is helping to secure Australia’s long-term prosperity.
RCT to provide autonomous loaders at Osborne mine
RCT is to install and commission autonomous technology at Chinova Resources’ Osborne mine.
Westpac to provide working capital and hedging facilities to Kalium Lakes
Westpac Banking Corporation provides AUS$15 million working capital and hedging facilities to Kalium Lakes Limited.
RCT’s autonomous mixed fleet is commissioned at Westgold operations
RCT is finalising a major automation project for Westgold Resources at five of its mine sites in Western Australia’s Murchison.