The first ever shipment of magnetite from the Peko Rehabilitation Project is leaving Darwin Port this week, a strong sign of confidence in the Territory’s economy and mining sector. The Peko Rehabilitation Project, located 14 km south east of Tennant Creek, was given the green light to proceed with progressive rehabilitation works last year, in …
Epiroc and Cummins have worked together closely to extend the overhaul life of the 760hp QSK19 engines used in underground haul trucks, which have one of the toughest jobs in mining. High engine load factors are the norm, with trucks operating at full power for long periods on punishingly steep grades at fully loaded weights …
Tomorrow global leaders will collaborate on trends in mining, investment, and innovation towards a sustainable future at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) at the ICC Sydney. The most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the sector’s entire value chain will be explored during the three-day forum with leading experts in their fields sharing their valuable knowledge, …
New laws that support the ongoing security of Western Australia’s mineral titles system have passed the Legislative Council. The Mining Amendment Bill 2022 will improve regulation of WA’s resources sector by streamlining administrative processes and safeguarding the security of titles and licences. One of the Bill’s key changes is the adoption of the latest and …
IGO has delivered improved quarter-on-quarter financial performance with record sales revenue and EBITDA of $398 million. The company owns and operates the Nova nickel-copper-cobalt operation, the Forrestania nickel operation and the Cosmos nickel operation, all in Western Australia. IGO is also invested in a lithium focused joint venture with partner Tianqi Lithium, which comprises a …
Red 5’s King of the Hills (KOTH) operation in Western Australia is on track for December quarter ramp-up despite some problems during the September period. The company reported that the schedule had been impacted by COVID absenteeism, delaying progress towards higher-grade benches and production stopes. Additional crews have been in place since August to enable …
Evolution Mining has paid tribute to former non-executive director, Cobb Johnstone, who passed away over the weekend after a long battle with illness. Johnstone was chief operating officer at Sino Gold from 2006 to 2009, and joined the Evolution Board in 2013 as a non-executive director before retiring in 2020 for health reasons. Evolution executive …
Leading mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc is set to acquire another Australian business: Remote Control Technologies, a company that provides automation and remote-control solutions for mining customers around the world. With this acquisition, Epiroc will be the world-leading automation solutions provider not only for surface and underground rock drilling but also for underground loading and haulage. …
As mining operations evolve their digital infrastructure, Aveva provides comprehensive and valuable technology to consolidate all forms of data and records. Conflicts in data and records are a cause of concern for the mining industry at large. Having accurate and up-to-date knowledge of materials, fuel and waste spread far and wide across a mine site …
Two mining giants have come together to accelerate the development of technology that could significantly increase water recovery from mine tailings. This increase would in turn reduce potential safety risks and environmental footprints associated with tailings storage facilities. “It is in everyone’s interest that we, as an industry, find safer and more sustainable ways to …