Australian mining news
Queensland resources sector created 21% more jobs since last election
Currently, there are more than 1300 vacancies advertised in resources, mining and energy across Queensland with more vacancies on the horizon.
BMA completes sale of Gregory Crinum mine
Joint venture partners BHP and Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd have confirmed completion of the sale of the Gregory Crinum Mine in central Queensland to Sojitz Corporation for AUS$100 million.
QRC receives assurance on bauxite royalties
Queensland Resources Council has secured assurance on its bauxite royalties but is concerned on legal challenge block.
Australia’s mining industry set for strong export growth
The Minerals Council of Australia has welcomed the latest revenue forecasts by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science which highlights the continued importance of Australia’s mineral and energy commodity exports.
RCT installs autonomous technology on Sandvik LH62li underground loader
RCT has installed its autonomous technology on the Sandvik LH621i underground loader for a client Western Australia’s Goldfields.
Update: Lynas to reject terms of unsolicited proposal from Wesfarmers
Lynas Corporation has decided it will not engage with the terms outlined in Wesfarmers’ indicative and highly conditional proposal.
Broad approach needed to secure new investment in reliable power for Australians
Australia’s short-list of projects for detailed consideration through the Underwriting New Generation Investment programme is a welcome start in ensuring the country’s electricity system is capable of delivering affordable power with lower emissions.
Wesfarmers proposes to acquire Lynas Corporation
Wesfarmers has made a conditional, non-binding proposal to the Board of Lynas Corporation to acquire the company.
Arc Exploration to acquire Cue Copper Project
Arc Exploration Ltd is to expand into the copper industry with its planned acquisition of the Cue Copper Project.
Update from Altura on Tropical Cyclone Veronica
Altura Mining Ltd. has provided an update on the tropical cyclone’s impact on its Lithium mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.