Australian mining news

“Stable policy and continued access to resource will continue to underpin the sector’s contribution not only to Queensland exports, but the wider economy and employment,” says QRC.

Tim Hammond, who is resigning from Parliament, has been praised by the Minerals Council of Australia for his work as Shadow Minister Assisting for Resources.

Independence Group, which manages the Jaguar zinc-copper-silver mine in Western Australia, says that upgrading to RCT’s ControlMaster Guidance Automation Solution has resulted in a 32% improvement in cycle times.

Australia’s best mining technology (METS) businesses are being encouraged to apply for a position in the LATAM Passport programme offered by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).

Kingsrose Mining Ltd’s Indonesian subsidiary, PT Natarang Mining (PTNM) receives a AUS$3.1 million VAT refund from the Indonesian tax office.

Newcrest Mining Ltd receives approval from the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Planning and Environment to use the first 200 m of the old Cadia Hill open pit mine as a tailings storage facility.

The Queensland State Parliament’s Education, Employment and Small Business Committee has visited the lead, silver, copper and zinc producing region of Mount Isa and will visit an underground mine in Moranbah today.

Mackay’s Adrienne Rourke has been appointed a position in the Federal Government’s Resources 2030 Taskforce.

Australia’s gold exports are set to growth in value, following the country’s win at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

The Australian mining industry has shown its continued support to the country’s economy by increasing its funding for roads, schools, hospitals, police and other essential services.