Australian mining news

The Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper that has recently been released will accelerate emissions reduction in Australia through a sensible and systematic approach based on current and future low emissions technologies which offer the best prospects for Australia.

Rio Tinto has pledged AUS$500 000 to CareFlight Northern Operations to support emergency aeromedical care in the Northern Territory of Australia.

SRK Consulting (Australasia) Pty Ltd and Novo Resources Corp. have teamed up to trial an innovative groundwater sampling method, believed to be a first in the Australian mining industry.

The Australian government’s approval of the Olive Downs metallurgical coal mine project near Moranbah in central Queensland will create more than 1000 new jobs in the region.

Fosterville has recently announced that it has commenced drilling at its Golden Mountain project located in the state of Victoria, Australia.

The Queensland Resources Council will cooperate with the independent Board of Inquiry into the Grosvenor mine incident recently announced by the State Government.

Rajant Corporation and Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia are improving operational safety and productivity through the use of autonomous haulage systems in an Australian coal mine.

The mining equipment, technology and services sector has been recognised for its critical contribution to the Australian economy with the announcement of the AUS$1.025 million expansion of the SME METS Export Hub Initiative into Victoria and Western Australia.

Australia’s mining sector needs to reposition itself and change the narrative to secure social licenses to operate and attract the in-demand millennial talent pool.

Australian Potash Ltd has provided an update on its activities and operations at the Lake Wells Gold Project.