Australian mining news

In another boost to Queensland’s position as a hub for cross-sector technology and innovation, the state’s first cohort of businesses in the Quantum Technology Exchange initiative have been announced.

The Australian government’s AUS$2 billion JobTrainer skills package will help the nation's minerals employers to boost the rate of economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

RCT has completed its latest automation and control project for a major mining company at one of its iron ore operations in Pilbara, Western Australia.

Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd has provided the following update on the recent fatality at its Carosue Dam Operations in Western Australia.

Metso Minerals has signed a contract with Lynas Kalgoorlie Pty Ltd for the supply of a large rotary kiln and combustion system for baking rare earth elements.

The Queensland Resources Council recently appeared before the committee reviewing the ‘Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020’ and urged it to recommend the state government clarify aspects of the legislation.

Ian Macfarlane has been appointed to the Board of METS Ignited, the mining equipment, technology and services sector’s Industry Growth Centre.

International trade in Queensland’s resources has stayed consistent but the impacts from COVID-19 are being realised.

Fosterville South Exploration has announced that the company has accelerated drilling at its Golden Mountain project, Australia.

Australian Potash Ltd has advised the details of the planned FY21 drilling programme at the Lake Wells Gold Project, Australia.