Australian mining news
Northern Minerals makes rare earth discoveries at Dazzler and Iceman prospects
Northern Minerals Limited’s latest assay results from reverse circulation drilling highlight new high-grade heavy rare earth discoveries at the Iceman and Dazzler prospects.
Beta Hunt mine yields 9000 oz of high-grade coarse gold
RNC Minerals discovers a new high-grade gold discovery at its Beta Hunt Mine in Australia.
Australian workers and business to benefit from TPP-11 trade deal
New modelling confirms a boost to Australian jobs, workers and wages from the TPP-11 trade agreement.
Konecranes helps BHP Billiton reduce downtime at Olympic Dam mine
Konecranes’ safety inspections and latest crane technology helps BHP Billiton reduce downtime and production losses at its Olympic Dam polymetallic mine in South Australia.
Altura Mining celebrates official opening of Altura Lithium project
Yesterday, Altura Mining Limited held the official opening of its wholly-owned Altura Lithium project in Western Australia, following 18 months from the start of its construction.
QRC welcomes rise in mining investment
The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed new national accounts figures that indicate the continued importance of the mining industry to the Australian economy.
Indonesia-Australia trade agreement to benefit both nation’s resources sectors
The completion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, is anticipated to benefit both the Australian and Indonesian resources sectors.
Eastern Goldfields suspends Davyhurst mining operations
The company has temporarily suspended operations at Davyhurst gold mine in an attempt to mitigate spending.
Northern Star Resources completes institutional placement
The proceeds of the placement will be used to help fund the company’s acquisition of the Pogo underground gold mine in Alaska, US.
Rio Tinto’s Amrun project spends over AUS$1.5 billion with Queensland companies
The soon-to-be competed bauxite project has been built using local companies with over AUS$1.5 billion worth of contracts awarded to Queensland suppliers.