Seriously ill North Queensland children and their families will continue to have a home away from home at Townsville University Hospital thanks to the support of Bravus Mining and Resources. Bravus Mining and Resources has announced Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia as a recipient of its Community Partnership Program, to support the Ronald McDonald …

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BHP has signed a renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Neoen for about half of Olympic Dam’s electricity needs from FY2026. The figure is based on current forecast demand, and allows the mine to record a net zero emission position for the contracted volume of supply. The PPA is expected to supply 70 megawatts (MW) …

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SKF Australia has developed a solution for conveyor pulleys that provides the optimal balance of user-friendliness, high performance, and value. Meet the SDVD plummer block assembly. Such is SKF Australia’s connection with its client base that a recent solution for the Australian mining industry was initially driven by a customer request. SKF’s SDVD plummer block …

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When it comes to tailings and other excess waste, miners need dust-suppression technology that can handle the size of their operation. Containing the by-products of ore separation – in either a liquid, solid state or as a collection of fine particles – tailings on a mine site may be harmful and a danger to personal …

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Industrial gearbox manufacturer Flender has worked to develop a service-centric culture. Flender has traditionally worked through business partners to provide support for its industrial gearboxes. However, according to Flender’s of Australia and New Zealand Kareem Emara, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has developed a new business strategy. “Flender’s gearboxes have a proven track record and …

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Former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark and BHP group procurement officer James Agar have called for “radical” transparency in the mining sector. Clark and Agar delivered keynote addresses at the first day of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) yesterday. Agar said the industry needed to reflect on the experience of COVID-19 and use …

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GroundHog, a mine digitization and automation solutions provider, announced the expansion of operations in Australia today. Australia has been one of the largest mining markets. Mining companies and MDOs view Digitization and Automation as a competitive advantage to sustainably increase profitability and improve safety. GroundHog has been supporting customers in Australia remotely, and with a …

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A new report has confirmed the growing contribution of Queensland’s resources sector to the state’s economy, well beyond the billions of dollars in royalties and taxes it generates for the Queensland and Federal Government. A Queensland Resources Council (QRC) report shows the amount of money spent by mining and energy companies on local goods and …

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Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has received firm commitments for an institutional placement to raise about $30 million, with demand significantly exceeding shares available. The company will also offer eligible existing ASM shareholders the opportunity to participate in a non-underwritten share purchase plan to target a further $10m. Funds raised from the capital raising, together with …

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R3D Resources, a significant copper-gold explorer and developer in the Chillagoe Region in Queensland, has executed a binding Heads of Agreement with Kanins International to supply it with copper sulphate from the company’s Tartana plant. Under the exclusive deal, Kanins has cormmitted to purchase 100 per cent of the technical grade copper sulphate produced by …

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