Harry is here to help

Contact Harald recently expanded its platform to include new products – Ask Harry and Find Harry – that enhance two of the biggest concerns in mining: safety and productivity. As a leader in the field of Bluetooth technology applications, Contact Harald was a key provider of close-proximity location solutions globally during the COVID pandemic. The …

A holistic approach to material handling

Bend-tech Group has established a business model that perfectly aligns with the 21st century mining industry, where safety and certification are more important than ever. As one of Australia’s leading mining services companies, Bend-tech Group offers a holistic approach to solution management, ensuring mining companies or contractors can access a product that’s been specially designed …

Fortescue marks first ore at Iron Bridge magnetite project

The major minor hit a significant milestone when it marked first ore feed into the processing plant at its Iron Bridge magnetite project in the Pilbara. With first production anticipated in the March 2023 quarter, Iron Bridge will see Fortescue deliver an enhanced product range and, according to the company, create 900 new jobs. The …

VTEC marks 15 years of Aboriginal engagement

Fortescue’s highly successful Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC) program has marked 15 years of operations, training and recruiting more than 1000 Aboriginal people for full time jobs with the company. Fortescue is one of Australia’s largest employers of Aboriginal people, representing 10 per cent of its total Australian workforce. Established by Fortescue founder and …

Golden results for Golden Mile

Mincor Resources has extended the mine life at its Kambalda nickel operations in Western Australia to six years, following an initial ore reserve assessment for the Golden Mile zone. The company declared an ore reserve of 475,000 tonnes at 2.6 per cent nickel for 12,500 t of nickel at Golden Mile, increasing the ore reserve …

Exploration grant for Poseidon project

Poseidon Nickel has received a grant of $180,000 from the Western Australian Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) for the planned drilling program on the highly prospective Western ultramafic unit at Lake Johnston. Historically, nickel exploration at Lake Johnson had been heavily focused on the Central ultramafic unit as it hosts both the Maggie Hays and Emily …

Strong Newcrest quarter tempered by fatality

Newcrest Mining has reported a strong first quarter following planned maintenance work, and is on track to meet annual guidance. The company produced 527 kilo ounces of gold and 32 kilo tonnes of copper, at an All-In Sustaining Cost $1098/oz. With an advancing pipeline of organic gold and copper growth options, production of both minerals …

Why we all need to be thinking about the future of mining

ABB Australia’s head of mining will be joining thought leaders from around the globe at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in November where he will discuss decarbonisation and electrification technologies creating a more sustainable future for mining. When it comes to addressing some of the mining industry’s current challenges with meeting sustainability targets, …

Fortescue posts record first quarter performance

Fortescue recorded iron ore shipments of 47.5 million tonnes in the first quarter of the 2022–23 financial year (FY23), which represents four per cent increase on the prior comparable period and a record for a first quarter. But increased iron ore production was offset by surging costs over the past year. The stronger results were …