Australian mining news
QRC: resources future project pipeline key to jobs growth
Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive, Ian Macfarlane, said the release of the latest ABS figures showed Queensland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6% in January, just a minor decrease from 6.1% in December.
FLSmidth to purchase parts of AuTec Innovative Extractive Solutions Ltd
FLSmidth will purchase the hydrometallurgical and mineral processing capabilities of AuTec.
Interns complete Maptek Australia summer programme
The 2018/19 group was the largest cohort to take part in the initiative hosted in Maptek Adelaide office.
PYBAR secures underground development contract at Evolution Mining Cowal gold operations
The 12-month contract will employ a team of 37 personnel and comprises portal development, decline development, level development and diamond drilling.
MCA says it welcomes transparency on policy
The Minerals Council of Australia has said it welcomes any review of industry association memberships by its member companies.
Queensland resources industry recommits to promoting indigenous employment
Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive, Ian Macfarlane, said that indigenous people comprise 4% of the state's workforce in resources currently.
McLanahan refurbishes crushing sizer for Australian coal customer
The equipment manufacturer refurbished a DDC-Sizer for a coal customer in New South Wales, Australia.
MADER launches mobile plant equipment washing services in Pilbara
MADER Group launches mobile plant equipment washing services in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Ava Group and Mining3 sign contract for rollout of automated conveyor monitoring solution
The companies say the automated system will provide the global mining industry with the world’s most advanced solution in wear detection of conveyor rollers.
TerraCom and South32 increase donations for Queensland flood recovery efforts
The Queensland Resources Council said TerraCom donated AUS$250 000 to GIVIT, while South32’s Cannington mine added another AUS$250 000 to the company’s original AUS$1 million.