Australian mining news
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.
Kalium Lakes obtains mining proposal approval for Beyondie SOP Project
Kalium Lakes Limited (KLL) receives approval by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety for its Beyondie Sulphate of Potash Project.
Strong minerals industry is good for Victoria and all Victorians
The minerals industry is a significant contributor to the Victorian economy, employing 121 000 people and making a total direct and indirect contribution to the state in 2015/16 of AUS$13.6 billion
History being ignored in managing Australia's mining booms and busts
Corporate decision-makers in the mining industry have been called out as ringleaders ensuring Australia’s repeated game of ‘Boom and Bust'.
QRC congratulates incoming Prime Minister Scott Morrison
“Scott Morrison knows what makes regional Queensland tick, and he understands the importance of our most valuable industries – like resources,” says QRC.
Australia’s minerals sector encourages stable government following Liberal Party change
Australia’s minerals industry is keen on working with the government for decisive action to ensure a strong economy, says MCA.
Conference focuses on safety of workers in resources sector
“The health and safety of workers has always been, and always will be, the top priority for the resources sector,” says QRC.
Australian schoolgirls explore mining careers
Girls from Moranbah State High School, Moranbah, Australia, were given a tour of the underground workings of Anglo American’s Moranbah North coal mine.
RCT transforms Metals X’s vehicles into mobile automation centres
RCT transforms two of Metals X’s Nifty mine site’s existing troop carriers into mobile automation centres.