Barminco adds new dimension to raise boring
Hard rock underground mining services provider Barminco is employing a world-first combination with its Sandvik Rhino 100 Mobile Raise Boring machine.
Processing plant ready to roll at Ardmore
Centrex Metals’ Ardmore phosphate project south of Mount Isa has reached a milestone, with a 70-tonnes-per-hour processing plant fully assembled on site.
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
Cloncurry database a fresh take on rock properties
The CSIRO in partnership with industry is using new techniques to build 3D maps of orebodies as well as deep mineral systems in the Cloncurry
Deal targets cobalt project processing potential
Millennium project owner Global Energy Metals has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Australian cobalt processing technology developer Cobalt Blue. The agreement involves investigating
Chinese deal for Cape York silica sand project
Diatreme Resources has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Chinese manufacturer for the potential supply of up to 500,000 tonnes of photovoltaic grade silica
Carmichael construction cranks up after approval
Construction activity will ramp up steadily in coming weeks at the Carmichael coal site, Adani Mining says. Major contract announcements for the next stage of
Land sale boosts Centrex coffers as Ardmore advances
The company behind the Ardmore phosphate rock project in North-West Queensland has completed a $1.4 million land sale Money from the sale of its ‘non-core’
New Cat underground loader a breath of fresh air
Meet the new Cat R2900 underground loader. Powered by the fuel efficient Cat C15 engine, it offers configurations to meet the strictest diesel engine emissions
Capricorn Copper looks to the future
Capricorn Copper expects to add about five years to the operation’s mine life as it re-evaluates its resources and reserves. The copper mine, 125km north
State reforms to cut red tape for explorers
The Queensland Parliament has passed resources industry reforms to cut red tape for explorers and require permit holders to “use it or lose it”. Mines
Ardmore phosphate product in demand
Centrex Metals has secured its second sales contract for high-quality phosphate rock concentrate from the Ardmore project, south of Mount Isa. New Zealand-based Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Adani up in arms over latest approvals hurdle
Adani Mining says ‘enough is enough’ after new advice on the approvals process for its Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem Management Plan. The company said Queensland’s Department
Excellence shines through in Indigenous participation
Eighteen high-performing Indigenous resource employees, students and companies have been named as finalists in this year’s Queensland Resources Council (QRC) 2019 Indigenous Awards. QRC chief
Study highlights job demand trends in mining
The growth in demand for mining workers has been highlighted in an independent pilot study undertaken for the Minerals Council of Australia. Job demand in
Processing plant en route to Ardmore phosphate site
A start-up processing plant is on its way to Australia for Centrex Metals’ Ardmore rock phosphate project, south of Mount Isa. CDE Global has completed
Upgrades boost payload for Liebherr mining trucks
The latest round of upgrades to Liebherr’s T 264 mining trucks have increased the payload capacity to 240 tonnes. This matches the truck for four