by Gordon Barratt | Nov 25, 2021 | News
Iron ore stackers and reclaimers in Port Hedland. Chinese steel mills have been ordered to curb production once again to reduce air pollution, in the same week iron ore prices crept back towards $US100 ($139) per tonne. The Chinese Government has sought to restrict...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 25, 2021 | News
Mining sites pose higher occupational health and safety hazards compared with many other working environments, and among those risks are dangerous exposure to dust and noise. One of the most common causes for concern is dust inhalation in a mine site. Coal dust is...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 24, 2021 | News
Junior Anson Resources said that it was accelerating engineering work for the Paradox lithium project, in Utah, to take advantage of the continued rapid development of the lithium product market. The ASX-listed company has appointed contractor Worley to conduct a...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 24, 2021 | News
Australia’s International Business Survey (AIBS) 2021 has revealed many businesses in the mining industry were financially better off this year than 12 months ago due to maintaining a wide range of export destinations and being better able to manage risks. Those...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 24, 2021 | News
BHP Nickel West operations. Image: BHP BHP has recognised community engagement as equal in importance to the sheer volume of battery metals required by 2050. With the world’s light vehicle fleet set to reach about one billion electrified units by 2050, the need for...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 24, 2021 | News
Komatsu Australia has launched a suite of four underground loaders, a major commitment to Australia’s hard rock mining industry as demand for precious minerals increases. It is the first time Komatsu Australia has entered the hard rock market with a concerted mining...