Bravus Mining and Resources, owner of the Carmichael coal mine in central Queensland’s Galilee Basin, said that it has added Mackay to its regional fly-in, fly-out network, adding to opportunities for a greater number of workers in the region. Read full article.
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Peabody planning North Goonyella redevelopment
Peabody Energy confirmed it has decided to advance plans for redevelopment of the North Goonyella coking coal longwall operation in Queensland with 70 million tons of its company-controlled reserves. Read full article.
Read MoreTombola reports haulage from Comstock, Shamrock
Australian miner Tombola Gold said it has recorded first material from its Comstock and Shamrock properties, part of the Mt. Freda complex in western Queensland, to the Great Australian Mine (GAM) plant. Read full article.
Read MoreCopper Mountain sells Australian project, land
Copper Mountain Mining has entered into a definitive agreement with Harmony Gold to sell its Eva copper project and 2,100-kilometre exploration land package in Queensland, Australia, for a total consideration of up to US$230 million. Read full article.
Read MoreLaneway pours first, second dorés in September
After pouring first gold at its Agate Creek gold mine and Georgetown gold processing plant in North Queensland on 9 September, owner Laneway Resources has confirmed a second pour of 10.76 kilograms on 19 Sept. Read full article.
Read MoreStanmore to acquire remaining Mitsui stake in Queensland coal venture
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.
Read MoreAnglo American invests in rescue technology
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.
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 MoreThiess Rehabilitation nails first contract
Thiess Rehabilitation, the newcomer rehab arm of engineering and contracting group Thiess, has been awarded its first project: a multi-year partnership with Idemitsu Australia’s Ensham Resources. Read full article.
Read MoreBowen’s Bluff celebrates first shipment
Bowen Coking Coal, which marked the acquisition of the Burton mine in the Bowen Basin last week, has shipped its first coal from its fellow Bowen asset, the Bluff open-pit PCI coal operation near Blackwater, Queensland, Australia. Read full article.
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