by Gordon Barratt | Aug 2, 2021 | News
China will encourage qualified coal mines to expand production capacity, the country’s state planner said on Friday, in an effort to boost coal supply and cool prices of the commodity. Coal miners, who apply for capacity expansion before March 31, 2022 must promise to...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 2, 2021 | News
Savannah North ventilation shaft foundations Panoramic Resources has awarded Primero Group with a three-year processing contract at the Savannah nickel mine in Western Australia. The $34 million contract includes the restart, operation and maintenance of Savannah’s...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 2, 2021 | News
The Queensland Government has awarded 16 companies with a share in over $2.5 million for the fifth round of its Collaborative Exploration Initiative (CEI). A total of 18 projects across 16 Queensland companies received funding which aims to develop the state’s showing...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 2, 2021 | News
The Prominent Hill operation at night. Image: OZ Minerals OZ Minerals has trialled hydrogen direct injection for improved drill rig efficiency at its Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia, among other enhancements to its operations. The trial was in...
by Gordon Barratt | Jul 30, 2021 | News
FLSmidth has agreed to purchase thyssenkrupp’s Mining Technologies business (TK Mining) for €325 million ($522.28 million) to create a pit-to-plant technology solution with a sustainable focus. The deal was highly amenable as both companies had complementary interests...
by Gordon Barratt | Jul 30, 2021 | News
TasRail is finalising negotiations with Tasmanian company COVA Haywards to design and construct its new bulk minerals shiploader at the Burnie Port to boost productivity in the state’s mining industry. The new shiploader will be designed to provide higher levels of...