Australian mining news
Toll wins key haulage and port contract for Kalium Lakes
Toll Mining Services’ contract includes the full logistics chain of product transport from mine site to shipping.
EVOL to provide greener power alternative to Kirkalocka gold mine
The mine will use EVOL LNG to fuel Zenith Energy’s 14.5 MW power plant, with supply planned to commence from September 2019.
Greatland begins field activities at Firetower
Field activities in preparation for drilling have commenced at Greatland’s Firetower gold project in Tasmania.
Rexx commissioned for challenging assignment at Granny Smith gold mine
The dump truck is helping shift thousands of tonnes of waste material out of the Wallaby Pit to a stockpile 15 km away.
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.