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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Westgold 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.
Read MoreFortnum pours 1,000th gold bar
Four years on from its wet commissioning and plant refurbishment project, Westgold Resources’ Fortnum gold project has reached a production milestone: its 1,000th bar. Read full article.
Read MoreRio Tinto opens A$3.2 billion Gudai-Darri
Rio Tinto’s most technologically advanced iron mine, Gudai-Darri, has officially opened in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The A$3.2 billion operation is expected to reach an annual capacity of 43 million tonnes. Read full article.
Read MoreBHP rail team grows with new recruits
BHP said that sixty new train drivers are poised to graduate from its Pilbara Rail Academy Traineeship Program, created last year to meet the growing skills shortage in Western Australia. Read full article.
Read MoreKing of the Hills pours first gold
Red 5 has achieved a crowning achievement at its King of the Hills mine in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields: the completion of its first gold pour. Read full article.
Read MoreWabtec to modernise Fortescue locomotive fleet
Wabtec has announced an agreement to transform Fortescue’s locomotive fleet to meet the performance requirements of the resource company while delivering operational and environmental efficiencies. Read full article.
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