WoodMac expects implications for Indonesian nickel supply following ore export ban
Wood Mackenzie has provided a commentary on its initial views on the impact on nickel supply in 2020 and beyond.
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Investment in Australian mining continues to grow
Growing investment by mining is helping to secure Australia’s long-term prosperity.
ERG comments on cobalt market prospects
At the current price, between 20 - 30% of global cobalt mine supply is at risk of disappearing in 2020.
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Battery raw materials to face supply crunch by mid-2020s?
Wood Mackenzie has reported that as demand for batteries grow at an unprecedented rate, battery metals could face a supply crunch by the mid-2020.
Australian mining sets new trade record
In May, Australia’s resources sector generated a record high AUS$24.9 billion in export earnings for the nation.
New haul road development programme launched by Proof Engineers
The new programme encompasses all aspects of building haul roads, from site analysis and resource evaluation through to material selection, training and maintenance monitoring.
Toll wins key haulage and port contract for Kalium Lakes
Toll Mining Services’ contract includes the full logistics chain of product transport from mine site to shipping.
Queensland government commits to upgrade Townsville-Mount Isa rail line
The government’s rail commitment will drive North West Minerals Province potential for new investment, exports and jobs.
First bulk shipment of Hellyer pyrite concentrate unloaded at destination port
NQ Minerals Plc, a mineral processing, exploration and mining company, has announced that it has successfully shipped approximately 34 500t of precious metal pyrite concentrate from its Hellyer gold mine out of Burnie Port, Tasmania.
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Global mining automation market expected to reach US$6.18 billion by 2025
According to a report by Zion Market Research, the global mining automation market was approximately US$3.65 billion in 2018 and is expected to generate around US$6.18 billion by 2025.
US growing concerned over rising reliance on mineral imports
Against the backdrop of a punitive mining law proposal, Americans are concerned about the country’s growing reliance on imports for minerals.
First boring machine launched for Sirius Minerals' tunnel from Teesside to Whitby
The tunnel is part of the company’s multi-billion pound project to extract polyhalite, a form of natural fertilizer, from Woodsmith mine near Whitby.
Rolls-Royce delivers first Stage V MTU engines for Bell dump trucks
The engines meet the EU Stage V emission standard and cover a power range of 170 to 430 kW.
Fluor helps GAC’s bauxite mine project achieve major construction milestone
Fluor is providing engineering and programme management services on the project, which encompasses a 12 million tpy bauxite mine, a dedicated export terminal in Port Kamsar and rail and other infrastructure upgrades.
Rio Tinto issues update on Tropical Cyclone Veronica
The impact of the disruption to production caused by the cyclone and repairing the damage sustained at the port facilities will result in a loss of approximately 14 million t of production in 2019.