Australian mining news

The global bauxite mine production is expected to be marginally affected by the temporary suspension of mines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to GlobalData.

Modular Mining has recently announced that Glencore has selected the its fleet management and machine guidance systems to support the United Wambo Joint Venture project.

Rockfire Resources plc has announced that reverse circulation drilling, has extended the footprint of gold mineralisation at the Plateau Gold Deposit, part of the Lighthouse tenement in North Queensland, Australia.

Greatland Gold plc has provided an update on its exploration activities in the Paterson region, Western Australia (excluding the Havieron Farm-in area).

NQ Minerals has announced that the average grade to date of 3.2 g/t of gold has been returned from extensive surface stockpiles located on the Beaconsfield Gold Mine, Tasmania, Australia.

The Minerals Council of Australia is proud to have led Australia’s minerals industry from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in helping to keep workers, families and local communities safe.

Territory Labour’s recently announced AUS$26 million plan for resources, mining and petroleum acknowledges the strong contribution of mining to jobs and investment in the Northern Territories, Australia.

QRC Chief Executive has welcomed the news that the state’s trades and skilled mining job advertisements rose by 5% in the March 2020 quarter.

Castillo Copper Ltd has announced that a pre-site visit to the Mt Oxide Project has identified a prominent shear zone, surface outcrop and visible copper mineralisation.

Fosterville South Exploration Ltd has announced that it has expanded its portfolio of high-quality gold projects with the acquisition of Beechworth Gold Project in Victoria, Australia.