Dyno Nobel and Fortescue have agreed on a long-term extension of their supply agreement, which will see Dyno Nobel continue supplying its explosive products and services to Fortescue’s Pilbara mining operations.
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Glencore to close Mount Isa copper mines
After 60 years of copper mining, Glencore said it will close the Mount Isa Mines’ underground copper operations (Enterprise, X41 and Black Rock) and copper concentrator in the second half of 2025. Full story.
Read MoreBHP divests Queensland met coal mines
BHP and Mitsubishi Development Pty (MDP) have agreed to sell the Blackwater and Daunia metallurgical coal mines, which are part of the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) joint venture in Queensland, to two Whitehaven Coal subsidiaries for a cash consideration of up to US$4.1 billion. Full story.
Read MoreRCT to deliver milestone agnostic remote installation
Underground mining services company Barminco has enlisted RCT to carry out what is believed to be the world’s first agnostic remote installation on Caterpillar’s Hybrid underground loader. Barminco will be using the Cat R2900XE loader, which has a diesel engine and electric driveline, at the IGO-owned Spotted Quoll underground nickel mine in Western Australia. “Technology and innovation are two of…
Read MoreEpiroc sending Minetruck haulers to new lithium mine
Underground mining contractor Byrnecut has ordered a fleet of Epiroc Minetruck MT65 S haulers for the Liontown’s new Kathleen Valley lithium project in Western Australia. The mine is currently under development, with production targeted to begin in 2024. Full story.
Read MoreForrest promoted to Dingo CEO
Predictive maintenance solution provider Dingo said Charlie Forrest, previously chief operating officer, will assume the role of chief operating officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Paul Higgins, who will now serve as executive chairman. Full story.
Read MoreLucapa Diamond selects Selby
Australian company Lucapa Diamond has appointed Nick Selby to serve as its chief executive officer and managing director. Full story.
Read MoreMetso behind crushing upgrade at Newman West
Metso has received an order for three high-capacity Metso Nordberg MP Series cone crushers for BHP’s Newman West, formerly Mount Whaleback, mine in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreAmpcontrol expands in Western Australia
Electrification supplier Ampcontrol has grown its footprint, as well as its workforce numbers, in Western Australia with a major move to a larger facility campus in Kewdale. Full story.
Read MoreRio stops Nammuldi work after Indigenous site damage
Rio Tinto has reportedly stopped some production at its Nammuldi iron ore mine site in Western Australia after an Indigenous rock shelter was damaged. Read the full story here.
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