MMG said its Rosebery polymetallic base metal mine is the first operation in Tasmania to introduce a battery-electric production drill to its underground mining fleet. The Epiroc Simba E70SG is a 34-tonne, 14-metre-long underground drill rig designed for blasting holes to open up production areas in mining operations. It is equipped with 150 kW of traction power and a 150…
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Thiess has secured a further 14-month extension to continue works at Bayan Resources’ Wahana project in Satui, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, by long-term client PT Wahana Baratama Mining. “We’re proud to continue supporting Wahana,” said Thiess Group Executive Asia Cluny Randell. “This extension highlights the benefit of having a scalable and responsive operation, underpinned by our deep understanding of the site…
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After a successful series of inspections across the other parts of the state, Resources Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulator said it is visiting sites across the western part of the state as part of an ongoing initiative focusing on operational risk. The state regulator will visit sites in the Northern Grampians, Ararat and Pyrenees shires between 16 and 17 July. “We’ll…
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Rio Tinto has awarded NRW Civil & Mining a contract for work at its Brockman Syncline 1 mine development within the Brockman Mine Hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The contract, valued around A$167 million, is scheduled to commence immediately. Under the contract, NRW will be responsible for the construction of earthworks, roadworks and drainage associated with the…
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Queensland premier David Crisafulli is fulfilling a campaign promise and is expanding the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy to help build a pipeline of resource workers. The government is delivering $2 million to establish regional hubs in Central and North Queensland over a three-year period. The first regional hub will be based in Mackay at the Resources Centre of Excellence,…
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Native Mineral Resources completed its first gold pour at the Blackjack gold project in Queensland on 6 July, using remnant material as part of a planned trial run. This marks the transition of the operation into an advanced commissioning phase. “We are also pleased to announce the execution of a refining and offtake agreement with ABC Refinery, a globally trusted…
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Sandvik has received a major underground mining equipment order from Oyu Tolgoi to be used at its copper-gold mine in Mongolia’s South Gobi Desert. The order is valued at SEK 270 million and was booked in the second quarter of 2025. “Sandvik loaders and trucks have consistently delivered industry-leading performance for Oyu Tolgoi, and we are very pleased to be…
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REMA TIP TOP has secured a significant conveyor maintenance contract with Rio Tinto, covering five key inland mine sites across the miner’s core iron ore network in Western Australia. “We’re proud to begin this partnership with Rio Tinto. It validates the hard work we’ve put into building capability across inland WA and represents a strong foundation for long-term collaboration,” said…
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In April, the fabrication team at Liebherr-Australia’s Perth facility in Western Australia celebrated its 100th bucket fabrication. The bucket was delivered to an unnamed iron ore operation in the Pilbara region and was fitted to an R 9600 excavator. “This milestone is more than just a number – it’s a symbol of sustained excellence. Each bucket has represented countless hours…
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said the country would not support deep-seabed mining within its exclusive economic zone during the 2025 United Nations Oceans Conference last month in France. During the conference, Marape said there was insufficient scientific evidence to prove that deep-sea mining is environmentally safe. The comment aligns with a joint declaration signed by the prime…
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