Australian mining news
Rio Tinto issues update on Tropical Cyclone Veronica
The impact of the disruption to production caused by the cyclone and repairing the damage sustained at the port facilities will result in a loss of approximately 14 million t of production in 2019.
Australia’s Labor policy falls short on reducing emissions and costs
As a major resources and energy exporter and a large country with a relatively small population, Australia needs a climate change policy that recognises the high relative emissions intensity of the country’s economy, say MCA.
Insurers shun Adani’s Carmichael mine, reflecting the industry’s retreat from coal
Julien Vincent and Elana Sulakshana from Unfriend Coal Campaign discuss the insurance campaign against the Adani Carmichael coal mine.
Critical minerals to strengthen jobs and investment in Australian mining
The Federal Government’s critical minerals strategy demonstrates the job and investment benefits delivered by Australia’s minerals industry.
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.