Australian mining news
Australia’s mining industry set export record in 2018
In 2018, Australia’s resources exports – including minerals, metals and petroleum – generated AUS$248 billion in revenue.
BHP and Rio Tinto support Uluru Statement from the Heart
BHP and Rio Tinto endorse Uluru Statement from the heart.
Newmont awards WorleyParsons Tanami contract
WorleyParsons has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services contract at a mine in the Tanami desert by Newmont Mining Services Pty Ltd.
RCT sensor monitoring system to improve underground mining operations
RCT develops a sensor monitoring system to improve underground mining operations at a gold mine in Western Australia’s gold fields.
Mader Group opens new office in New South Wales
Supporting its operations across the state, the office is set to provide additional support and infrastructure for clients and employees alike.
New mine approval is ore-some; billions more in resources sector pipeline
2 million tpy of ore would be processed at the Greenvale site, producing an estimated annual average of 8500 t of cobalt, 53 500 t of nickel sulfate and 77 t of scandium oxide for at least 18 years.
“Encouraging” aircore drilling results for Weednanna East
Alliance Resources has reported its aircore drilling results for gold at Weednanna East, which is part of the Wilcherry project joint venture.
Vendetta shares positive PEA results for Pegmont Lead-Zinc Project
Vendetta Mining Corp. has shared the positive results from its preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Pegmont Lead-Zinc Project in Queensland.
Roadworks begin at Carmichael mine
Roadworks have begun at Adani’s Carmichael mine site in Queensland in order to deliver as many jobs and contracts into the region as possible.
SIMEC’s Tahmoor mine takes major step forward with EIS
The Tahmoor South project EIS has been under development and review for over six years, and represents a thorough analysis of the project’s environmental effect on the region.