Australian mining news
Miramar acquires Eastern Goldfields exploration licence
Miramar has expanded its Eastern Goldfields tenement portfolio in Australia after acquiring a new exploration licence.
IGO, Perenti, and ABB confirm feasibility of all-electric underground mine fleet
A study conducted by IGO, Perenti, and ABB has found that converting the Cosmos Nickel Project in Western Australia to an all-electric underground fleet is technically feasible.
AIC Mines receives mining lease approval for Jericho Copper Mine
AIC Mines has announced that the mining lease for the Jericho Copper Mine has been approved for grant by the Queensland Government.
Byrnecut donates mining truck to South Metropolitan TAFE
Byrnecut has donated a diesel-electric underground mining truck to South Metropolitan TAFE in Western Australia, to help train students.
CIMIC Group companies win contract for BHP crusher project
CIMIC Group companies Sedgman and CPB Contractors have been selected by BHP to undertake the Western Ridge Crusher Project in Western Australia.
Castillo Copper to fully develop deposit in Mt Isa copper belt
Castillo Copper will undertake a soil sampling campaign at its Big One deposit in Mt Isa, Australia.
High-voltage technology to supercharge the mining industry
Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed High Voltage Pulse technology which could help decarbonise mineral processing in the mining industry.
Dyno Nobel secures long-term contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance
Dyno Nobel has secured a long-term contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance in Queensland, Australia, for the supply of explosives products and services.
WesTrac and Caterpillar reach autonomous drilling milestone with Thiess
Cat dealer WesTrac has joined forces with Thiess to hit an autonomous drilling milestone at the Mt Arthur South operation in Australia.
Aggreko constructs solar farm supplying Northern Star gold mine
Aggreko has completed construction of a solar farm which will supply power to Northern Star Resources’ Porphyry gold mine.