RCT – Powered by Epiroc has completed its first installation of the AutoNav system on a Cat R2900 XE Hybrid loader for AIC Mines at the Eloise copper mine in northwest Queensland. The new machine was purchased by AIC to support its ongoing efforts to extract high-grade ore from its underground copper and gold mine, which has been in production…
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Eriez and BHP announced the successful commissioning of a HydroFloat coarse particle flotation (CPF) plant at BHP’s Carrapateena copper mine in South Australia. The milestone represents a significant advance in sustainable, high-efficiency mineral recovery for the mining industry. Completed through close collaboration among BHP, Eriez, VOLPRO Pty Ltd, and Paradocs Metallurgy. The CPF project integrated HydroFloat technology into the existing…
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Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Q&R Industrial Hoses, a privately owned Australian company specializing in the manufacture of pinch valve sleeves, rubber hoses, and other rubber products and linings. Following Metso’s valve and process control offering acquisition of Jindex Pty Ltd. last year, the addition of Q&R Industrial Hoses will further enhance Metso’s portfolio. ”We have had…
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BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) will cut about 750 jobs across its operations, blaming the impact of high royalties imposed by the Queensland government, reported ABC News. The miner also said it will mothball its Saraji South mine at Dysart in November. The Mining and Energy Union said it understood the job losses would come from corporate and support roles across…
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Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Q&R Industrial Hoses, a privately owned Australian company specializing in the manufacture of pinch valve sleeves, rubber hoses, and other rubber products and linings. This acquisition marks another step in Metso’s commitment to offer comprehensive, end-to-end slurry handling solutions and services for its customers. Following Metso’s valve and process control offering acquisition…
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Native Mineral Resources continues to ramp up activities at its Blackjack gold operations in Queensland with the successful completion of two gold smelts, producing five gold doré bars. This follows the company’s previous pours in late August, marking a clear progression in its ramp-up from commissioning to steady-state gold production at Blackjack. “Our latest Blackjack pours delivered 700 ounces of…
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New Murchison Gold has announced first gold-bearing ore has been crushed, assayed and stockpiled at its Crown Prince gold mine in Western Australia. The first 10,000-tonne parcel of product is being trucked to Westgold Resources’ Bluebird gold processing facility, 36 kilometres south of Crown Prince. New Murchison has an ore purchase agreement with Big Bell Gold Operations, a Westgold subsidiary. …
Read MoreThe Minerals Council of Australia has launched a new publication showcasing the industry’s vast economic and social contributions across the country, particularly in regional and remote communities. Australian Mining: Mapped highlights the essential role mining plays in sustaining Australia’s prosperity. Mining is the nation’s largest exporter, top company taxpayer and a major employer. The industry sustains hundreds of thousands of…
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Apprenticeships and traineeships in Western Australia’s Goldfields region will receive a significant boost, thanks to a $5 million contribution from BHP to the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD). The funding will support 35 new apprentices and trainees through the Group Training Organisation (GTO) Wage Subsidy Program. Launched in 2022, the program helps small to medium-sized businesses by…
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A new research report by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) in partnership with Fortescue highlights the urgent need for Australia to reduce reliance on diesel in mining, road freight, agriculture, fisheries and forestry. “There is an urgent need to decarbonise Australia’s most emissions-intensive sectors,” Dr. Kylie Walker, ASTE chief executive, said. “By encouraging the application of…
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