Thiess has landed an initial three-year contract to deliver mining and maintenance, plus asset management services for Fortescue’s Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia. Read article.
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Category: Western Australia
Karora taps Jones as COO Australia
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…
Read MoreHitachi, Rio Tinto unveil world first for digital automation
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.
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 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…
Read MoreWestgold puts shine on Fender
Westgold Resources confirmed the start of operations at the newest mine in its portfolio, Fender, near Cue in Western Australia. Read full article.
Read MoreOra Banda Mining appoints new chief executive
Western Australia gold miner Ora Banda Mining has appointed mining engineer Luke Creagh as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Read full article.
Read MoreFBICRC cathode facility opens in WA
The Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) has opened the doors on its flagship project, the Cathode Precursor Production Pilot Plant, in Western Australia. See full article.
Read MoreNorthern Star’s Carosue Dam mine goes green
One of the first recipients of a A$1 million in financial backing from the Western Australian government’s Clean Energy Future Fund, Northern Star’s Carosue Dam gold mine has completed its 5.3-megawatt solar power project. Read full article.
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