Australian mining news
thyssenkrupp secures new order from OZ Minerals
The contract is for a new gyratory crusher, which will enhance the Carrapateena operation in Australia.
Resources sector helps reduce Queensland’s unemployment rate
The resources sector is delivering – one in eight jobs in Queensland are supported by coal, minerals, petroleum and gas industries in the state.
World’s largest insurance brokers refuse to rule out support for Carmichael mine
Despite opposition to Adani’s Carmichael mine among insurers and financial institutions, the world’s largest brokers have refused to rule out support for the project.
Beyondie Sulphate of Potash project receives EPBC approval
The decision under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act covers the Stage 1 area of the Western Australia project.
MCA criticises proposed new mining taxes in the Northern Territory
In a statement the Minerals Council of Australia said the taxes would threaten high-paying jobs, living standards and investment.
Orocobre appoints new MD/CEO
Martin Pérez de Solay has been appointed as Managing Director and CEO of Orocobre Ltd, effective from 17 January 2019.
ADE celebrates 30 years in business
Since ADE’s inception, the company has grown from zero products to distributing over 30 000 individual parts and products.
CRU: Australian lithium supply increases as miners target EV demand
According to CRU, Australian lithium supply has surged in order to target electric vehicle (EV) demand.
2019 sees new jobs in the Queensland resources sector
There are currently about 800 vacancies in the energy and resources sector advertised online.
Pilbara Minerals details proposed funding solution to finance Stage 2 Pilganagoora expansion
Pilbara Minerals shares details of a proposed funding package which would provide the balance of funding requires to support the development of the Stage 2 expansion of its Pilgangoora project in Western Australia.