Australian mining news
Rockfire Resources’ drilling confirm gold
Rockfire Resources plc has announced the results of four additional diamond drill holes from the July to September 2020 drilling campaign at the 100%-owned Plateau gold deposit in North Queensland, Australia.
Motorola Solutions launches radio for natural resources sector
Motorola Solutions is launching its next-generation terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) device, the MXP600, to meet the needs of the transportation sector.
Argyle diamond mine delivers final production
Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine in the remote east Kimberley region of Western Australia has celebrated its final day of mining.
Bis secures inclusion in industry-first sensor technologies programme
Bis is one of four Australian mining industry companies selected to participate in the METS Ignited innovative new Wireless Industrial Sensor Environment Programme, launching in November.
Electrics to drive zero emissions mines
Heightened social pressure and a need for economically efficient mining practices will see Australia’s mining industry shift towards a future of automation, electrification and the ultimate goal of zero emissions on site.
Drilling results at Havieron highlight potential new Eastern Breccia Target
Greatland Gold plc has provided an update on Newcrest's drilling campaign at Greatland's Havieron deposit in the Paterson region of Western Australia.
Trident Royalties complete Lake Rebecca Gold Royalty acquisitiion
Trident has announced that all pre-conditions to the Lake Rebecca Gold Royalty Acquisition have now been satisfied and that completion will occur automatically on admission.
K2fly acquires SATEVA
K2fly Ltd has announced that it has executed a share sale agreement to acquire Sateva Pty Ltd and Sateva Development Pty Ltd, (together SATEVA).
Jobs supported by resources rise in Queensland
The Queensland Resources Council recently released industry figures confirming mining, gas and energy companies added a record AUS$82.6 billion to the state economy in 2019 – 2020.
BHP extends Southern Cross Energy contract
BHP has executed a 15-year contract extension to its power purchase agreement with energy provider Southern Cross Energy for the supply of electricity to its Nickel West Goldfields based operations.