Western Australia Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael has launched an innovative funding program to help local Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) companies develop and commercialise new technologies. “The METS sector plays an important part in the mining innovation lifecycle. These companies can translate new knowledge created through research into the required solutions which can be readily adopted by…
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Global coal miner Peabody Energy has succeeded in expanding its holding at its North Goonyella operation in Queensland, and to mark the growth is renaming it the Centurion mine. Peabody officials said the change comes after the company reached an agreement to acquire a large portion of the Wards Well coal deposit, situated adjacent to the existing North Goonyella complex.…
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Mineral Resources (MinRes) said it recently handed over the keys to the first custom off-road triple road train to partner Hexagon AB – a milestone in the development of a fleet of fully autonomous road trains. Hexagon will use technology developed by its engineering team to convert the customised Kenworth C509 prime mover to autonomous operation. Starting in January, 10…
Read MoreAustralian service provider Schlam has taken a bold step forward with the launch of its Fixed Plant Maintenance division, which will be spearheaded by new recruit Kaze Richardson. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced in the Pilbara and Goldfields regions, Richardson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. His vision for the new division is to provide…
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Evolution Mining said it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Northparkes copper-gold mine in New South Wales, Australia, from CMOC Group. Sumitomo Metal Mining and Sumitomo Corp. will retain their 20% stake in the joint venture. “The acquisition of Northparkes represents a unique opportunity to add another quality asset to our portfolio, strengthening…
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Rio Tinto has approved a new 12.4-megawatt solar farm and 8.8 MVa/2.1 MWh of battery storage to provide renewable energy for the Amrun bauxite operations in Far North Queensland. “The construction of the Amrun solar farm and battery storage system, which is located on Wik and Wik-Waya Traditional lands, is an important milestone for Weipa Operations and will contribute to…
Read MoreAustralian national science agency CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) has released a new report revealing the country’s “unique…opportunity” to create a new industry to support mine closures as well as economic growth via employment opportunities. The report, entitled “Enabling Mine Closure and Transitions: Opportunities for Australian Industry”, includes insights the group said were taken from its own analysis…
Read MoreKomatsu, through its wholly owned subsidiary in Australia, has acquired iVolve Holdings. The acquisition will enable Komatsu to globally deploy iVolve’s fleet management system, which has a unique IoT platform, to further contribute to improving safety and productivity at customers’ workplaces. iVolve’s strength lies in the development and sales of fleet management systems for small to mid-tier miners, contractors and…
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A planned industrial action by train drivers for BHP’s Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia was withdrawn as their union waits for an updated employment offer, reported Reuters. “In good faith we have decided that we would withdraw the action at this stage,” Mining and Energy Union WA Secretary Greg Busson told the news agency. Around 400 train drivers…
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Australia’s only pure play bauxite producer Metro Mining reported record production and sales at its Bauxite Hills mine in Queensland. “It is exciting to announce that we have reached 4 million tonnes, which puts our 2023 sales target of 4.5 – 5 Mt well within reach. The Metro team, together with our contract partners, have worked incredibly hard to reach…
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