Australian mining news
Morck’s Well Project: updated drilling results
Sandfire Resources NL shares its assay results for the recently reported Aircore (AC) drill holes which intersected narrow zones of sulfide and supergene copper mineralisation at the Morck’s Well Project in Western Australia.
Queensland resources sector boosted by greenfield exploration investments
Greenfield exploration demonstrates the Queensland resources sector’s willingness to explore for larger deposits.
New licence application for Panorama project
Greatland Gold has received approval for a third licence application for the Panorama project.
Photon gold analyses revolutionising detection of unseen gold
The technique reduces the turnaround time on assays from days to minutes, allowing near real-time analysis.
Copper Mountain announces 2018 exploration plans for Australia
An AUS$5 million budget for the Cloncurry project in Queensland has been approved.
Chalice acquires two 'highly prospective' vanadium-nickel projects
Chalice Gold Mines Ltd acquires two new Australian vanadium-nickel projects.
“Australians are better off because of the mining industry”
Australian mining regions continue to have higher incomes and much greater employment than prior to the boom, and that the benefits created by mining will continue into the future.
Research indicates low interest in mining careers amongst young Australians
The research by youth research agency YouthInsight found that only 30% of students surveyed had an interest in a career in mining or the mining equipment, technology and services sectors.
Significant increase in returns for BHP over past two years
Speaking at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Metals Mining & Steel conference, BHP’s CEO talked about the company’s success in delivering value and returns.
Queensland population reaches 5 millionth milestone
The Queensland Resource Council has welcomed the arrival of the five millionth Queenslander, and reaffirms the sector’s support for all Queenslanders.