Australian mining news
Strong resources future reinforced in North Queensland Regional Plan
The Queensland government’s North Queensland Regional Plan has reinforced a strong future for the resources sector.
Weir Minerals launches mine tested ceramic hose to meet growing global demand
Weir Minerals has launched a ceramic hose that offers wear life for moving abrasive minerals.
Caterpillar to supply Newmont’s Boddington gold mine
Caterpillar has been chosen to supply and support an autonomous haulage system for Newmont’s Boddington gold mine.
Trimble divests majority of Mining Information Systems to Herga Group
Trimble has recently announced that the company has sold its majority ownership of Mining Information Systems to Herga Group.
Acubis and SatNetCom partner on fleet management system
Acubis PTY LTD and SatNetCom have announced their partnership to deliver an end-to-end fleet management system offering to the Australian market.
Public database of mine tailings dams aims to prevent disasters
A world-first public database of mine tailings dams has been created to help prevent deadly disasters.
Future of Mining event returns to Sydney
The Future of Mining Australia conference will take place in Sofitel Sydney Wentworth from 23 - 24 March.
NQ secures underground base metals at Hellyer mine
NQ Minerals has secured high grade underground base metal resources at its Hellyer mine in Australia.
Rio Tinto awards Mondium AUS$400 million mine construction contract
Rio Tinto has awarded Perth-based company Mondium a contract valued at approximately AUS$400 million for the design and construction of a mine in Western Australia.
Hydraulink group opens branch in Western Australia
Hydraulink has opened a facility in Newman, Western Australia, in response to growth in the Pilbara region.