Australian mining news
Thiess’ Mount Owen team leads dust and noise mitigation
Thiess’ Mount Owen team has led environmental management to ensure dust, noise and blasting emission impacts are minimised on local communities.
BNTAC and BHP release statement on Mining Area C rock fall
BHP and the Banjima Native Title Aboriginal Corp. have commenced a joint investigation to understand the cause of the rock fall at a registered Bajima site.
Greatland Gold agrees work programme for Juri JV with Newcrest Mining
Greatland Gold plc has announced the initial 2021 work programme for the Juri joint venture.
SunMirror AG increasing exploration efforts at Moolyella Project
SunMirror AG is increasing its efforts to discover potential tin and lithium reserves to meet new demands.
Rio Tinto connects the Pilbara to Asia
Rio Tinto has secured a new commercial freight shipping service connecting Western Australia’s Pilbara region to the major international shipping hub of Singapore.
Circle Resources signs agreement with Evolution Mining
NQ Minerals Plc has announced that its 100% subsidiary, Circle Resources Pty Ltd, has signed an agreement with Evolution Mining Ltd for the evaluation and potential processing of the lead and silver rich stockpiles at the Sunbeam Project in North Queensland, Australia.
Rockfire Resources provides exploration update
Rockfire Resources plc has provided an update on the company's 100%-owned exploration tenements in North Queensland, Australia.
Record year for Victorian minerals exploration and mining
The latest ‘Earth Resources Regulation Statistical Report’ confirms the growing contribution by Victoria’s mining and exploration sectors to jobs and support for more economically diverse regions.
Fortescue deploys autonomous light vehicles at Chichester Hub
Fortescue Metals Group has announced the successful operational deployment of autonomous light vehicles at the company’s mining operations in the Chichester Hub.
New code to improve land access agreements
The release of the ‘Code of Conduct for Mineral Explorers in the Northern Territory’ by the Minister for Mining and Industry will help mineral explorers and land managers work together for more jobs and greater prosperity for all Territorians.