Anglo American recently partnered with the Queensland Mines Rescue Service (QMRS) on a $2.3 million commitment to workers across the Australian start in the form of an industry-first: a Shaft Rescue System (SRS) mobile truck-mounted emergency system for underground rescues. Read full article.
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Liebherr-Australia expands Perth facility
Liebherr-Australia has wrapped up an expansion project at its Perth mining facility that has more than doubled its property size and added a significant amount of space to its existing complex. Read full article.
Read MoreHillside takes Thiess
Rex Minerals has entered talks with Thiess to finalize a five-year contract for mining operations and maintenance at its Hillside copper-gold project on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. Read full article.
Read MoreCiveo wins multi-year Oz Minerals contract
Civeo Corporation was recently awarded a five-year contract from Oz Minerals to provide facilities management services to the miner’s Prominent Hill Village in South Australia. Read full article.
Read MoreKalium Lakes’ Beyondie produces first domestic SOP
Australian miner Kalium Lakes has started its sulphate of potash (SOP) deliveries from its Beyondie mine in Western Australia, its first shipment destined for regionally located fertiliser manufacturer CSBP Fertilisers. The inaugural sale of standard-grade SOP was completed via its offtake partner K+S, and the customer will use the delivery as part of its premium product offering to farmers for…
Read MoreFord picks BHP for multi-year nickel supply
BHP has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with automaker Ford Motor Company for a multi-year nickel supply from its Nickel West asset in Western Australia. Read full article.
Read MoreOceanaGold places four in executive leadership shakeup
Australian-based OceanaGold has announced changes to its executive leadership team with the creation and appointment into the roles of Chief Operating Officer Asia-Pacific, Chief Operating Officer Americas, as well as Chief Technical and Projects Officer. Read full article.
Read MoreCobalt Blue making transition to operations
Cobalt Blue Holdings is now eyeing large-scale test samples to be shipped next month after confirming that its demonstration plant in Broken Hill, New South Wales, is now transitioning to operations. Read full article.
Read MoreBowen marks first coal at Broadmeadow East
Bowen Coking Coal has become the newest independent met coal producer in Queensland, Australia, with the start of coal mining at the Broadmeadow East pit near Moranbah. Read full article.
Read MoreWA Chamber, Lifeline WA rolling out assault programme
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME) in Western Australia has teamed up with Lifeline WA to introduce a peer support programme at mining and resources operations that will include modules on sexual assault and sexual harassment. The groups, which have been advancing its mission to provide safe and inclusive workspaces, said the programme – known as Resourceful…
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