New copper-gold discovery at Mount Philp
Hammer Metals has discovered a new zone of mineralisation, dubbed Shadow, at its Mount Philp project south-east of Mount Isa.
Scoping study paints bright picture for silica project
A scoping study for the Galalar silica project has shown its potential as a significant near‐term, low‐cost and premium‐quality silica producer for fast growing Asian
Official lift-off for Townsville Manufacturing Hub
The State Government has opened the Townsville Manufacturing Hub, one of three $10 million regional hubs to help boost manufacturing productivity and innovation. Minister for
Building contract awarded for mining support hub
Mackay construction company Fergus Builders has been awarded the contract to build the $7 million Resources Centre of Excellence. The $3.28 million contract includes construction
Vitrinite adds to Clermont coal exploration ground
Queensland company Vitrinite has been named as preferred tenderer for an exploration permit over 35sq km of land near Clermont. Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham
Peabody report reveals $US30 million setback at fatal accident site
Peabody Energy’s latest financial reporting details a significant delay in resuming and then ramping up production at the Middlemount joint venture operation following a highwall
Townsville to hit the heights of hi-vis in record attempt
How hi-vis can Townsville get? North Queensland is set to answer that question next month with a Guinness World Record attempt. The number to beat
Rookwood Weir supplier guide on ICN Gateway
The $352 million Rookwood Weir project, 60km south-west of Rockhampton in Central Queensland, is now listed on the ICN Gateway. The project involves the construction
Council supply opportunities in North West Queensland
Isa Street Bridge Replacement – asphalt resurfacing works Mount Isa City Council invites tender submissions for asphalt resurfacing works located at the Isa Street Bridge
Cannington cranks up communications
Telstra Mining Services is developing a 6.5km long 4G LTE network for South32’s Cannington mine, 87km south of McKinlay in North-West Queensland. At full installation,
Joint venture partners look to expand empire in North West
Minotaur Exploration is scouting for promising assets across a 24,000sq km swathe of North-West Queensland in a bid to develop a new Cloncurry minerals hub.
New leader for Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia has named Bronwyn Evans as the new chief executive officer of the engineering peak body. Dr Evans is an experienced executive, having held positions
Key AusIMM event draws more than 100
AusIMM’s North West Queensland Regional Mining Conference for 2019 drew more than 100 delegates in Cloncurry last week. Branch president Lucas Ljubicic said organisers were
Lagoon vision unveiled for Port Douglas
A vision to build Australia’s first chemical-free public swimming hole next to Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas has been unveiled by Douglas Shire Council.
First safety reset report handed down
The government and industry ‘safety reset’ program has made its first report saying most of the 50,000 Queensland mine and quarry workers, and their employers,
CopperString power project moves to EIS phase
The proposed $1.5 billion CopperString project continues to push ahead, with the release of final terms of reference for the project’s environmental impact statement (EIS).
Progress for $1b coal mine proposal
The approvals process for the $1 billion Winchester South project near Moranbah has taken a step forward with the release of final terms of reference
Anglo snaps up cattle property for future growth
Anglo American has purchased the 5273ha Grosvenor Downs property near Moranbah for $13.5 million. The company says the property falls within the footprint of the