Siemens Australia has appointed Peter Halliday as its new chairman and chief executive officer effective 1 September. Halliday, who is now serving as senior vice president at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, will replace current chairman and CEO Jeff Connolly, who is departing the company on 31 August after a 37-year tenure. Halliday has been at Siemens for 24 years, holding senior…
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Australian gold group Karora Resources has appointed Bevan Jones as its chief operating officer for Australia. Jones, who will oversee day-to-day operations country-wide, is replacing a retiring Graeme Sloan. The company said it will continue to benefit from Graeme’s input as he will remain a member of senior management as an advisor. Jones is a 27-year industry veteran, with positions…
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Queensland-based Stanmore Resources said its wholly owned subsidiary, Dampier Coal, has signed an agreement to purchase the remaining 20% interest in BHP Mitsui Coal – now Stanmore SMC – for US$380 million from Mitsui & Co.
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With the International Mining and Resource Conference (IMARC) rapidly approaching, organizing officials are reporting high interest from attendees and companies for the Sydney, Australia event. Read full article.
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Hitachi Rail and Rio Tinto have unveiled their newest and most significant milestone to date on their tandem journey for the AutoHaul automation network: the commissioning of the autonomous rail transport system for the new Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara. Read full article.
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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 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.
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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.
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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 MoreAustralian 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…
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