Evolution Mining has begun commissioning the expanded mill at its Mungari gold operation in Western Australia. The project increased the process plant capacity from 2 million tonnes per annum to 4.2 mtpa. “Today we celebrate the operational handover of a construction project that has been executed safely, efficiently, ahead of the original schedule and under the original budget. This incredible…
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Glencore provides update on Mount Isa Mines
Glencore recently held a community information session on the future of its Mount Isa Mines mining complex in Queensland with the pending closure of its underground copper operations at the site. “I want to make clear that Glencore is not going anywhere. Mount Isa Mines is an important asset for Glencore globally and we’re continuing to invest in these operations,”…
Read MoreRail car manufacturing returns to Western Australia
Thanks to an investment of A$150 million to purchase 100 locally built rail cars, Rio Tinto is helping to boost domestic manufacturing in Western Australia through a partnership with Gemco Rail and CRRC Qiqihar Rolling Stock Co. The miner said Gemco Rail is using advanced engineering and manufacturing expertise, alongside robotic welding technologies, to create rail cars that will each…
Read MoreMacLean launches ML5 Multi-Lift BEV to Australian market
MacLean Australasia recently said it introduced the latest addition to its Elevated Work Platform product suite – the ML5 Multi-Lift – at an Open Day event at its Perth branch in Wangara. The event, held 7 March, allowed Australian miners and contractors to see first-hand the first battery electric mining vehicle (BEV) MacLean ML5 to arrive in-country before it gets…
Read MoreBKT earns GEEF Global Safety Award
Tire producer Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has confirmed its Waluj plant in India has been honored with the prestigious GEEF Global Safety Award 2025 in the Gold category for the tire manufacturing industry. The award, which was granted by the Global Energy & Environment Foundation (GEEF) during the Global Clean Energy Summit in Delhi, recognizes companies that distinguish themselves by…
Read MoreLiebherr-Australia, Mineco celebrate new partnership
In March, Liebherr-Australia commissioned an R 9150 excavator for Mineco – the company’s first Liebherr machine – at the Mount Arthur complex in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. The commissioning of this excavator highlights Liebherr-Australia’s continued growth in the 150-tonne class mining segment in Australia and reinforces the company’s commitment to providing innovative and efficient solutions…
Read MoreRio Tinto launches South Gobi Underground Mass Mining Institute
Rio Tinto, in collaboration with the University of Queensland, has marked the official launch of the South Gobi Underground Mass Mining Institute (SGUMMI) with a visit by the president of Mongolia to the Oyu Tolgoi mine. The miner said the institute offers a comprehensive, world-class training program designed for both local and international mining professionals, utilizing the Oyu Tolgoi copper…
Read MoreOnslow Iron project resumes haulage following accident
Australian miner Mineral Resources Limited (MinRes) confirmed 24 March that haulage operations at its Onslow Iron complex in Western Australia resumed on 21 March following a road train accident earlier this month. Officials said the resumption followed constructive discussions with WorkSafe WA regarding controls and risk mitigation. WorkSafe LA is part of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and…
Read MoreBlackjack playing winning hand for 3Q25
Native Mineral Resources (NMR) said that work to restart its Blackjack gold processing plant at the Charters Towers complex in north Queensland during the third quarter is on track. In a progress update, the company said refurbishment and upgrades of the Blackjack facility are advancing across all key plant areas, with equipment ordered, modelling near completion, and pre-commissioning underway. Additionally,…
Read MoreDanfoss prepping for new India facility
Danfoss Power Solutions recently took the first shovel of dirt from the site of its upcoming new 27,000-square-metre greenfield plant in Talegaon, Pune, India, one component of its effort to grow in the country. Danfoss, which is investing in India in the coming three years as part of plans to expand their presence, will increase its capacity and also allow…
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