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BHP (ASX: BHP) and the Kariyarra Aboriginal Corporation have partnered to elevate employment and training outcomes for Kariyarra people. The Kariyarra Work Ready Program offers a combination of classroom and on-the-job training to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required for a mining role. Importantly, it will create employment pathways for Kariyarra candidates with no prior experience. The inaugural program kicked off in July with 11 new trainees participating in a three-to-four-month training program at BHP’s Port Hedland operations. Led by BHP’s Indigenous employees, the program provides a culturally safe learning and work environment for trainees. Two Traditional Owner businesses — Yarnda Group and Ngarda Ngarli Training — have been engaged to support the program through labour hire and…

Bravus Mining and Resources has partnered with Queensland scientists to use cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to improve remote monitoring of the Black-throated Finch at the Carmichael mine near Clermont in central Queensland. Researchers from E2M created an automated recogniser to capture the birds’ calls, which will support best practice monitoring of the species and open the door for better surveillance of other rare birds. In a new scientific article published in the international journal Ecological Informatics, the researchers detailed the use of machine learning to make major advances in the technology used to analyse bioacoustics data. Bravus chief operating officer Mick Crowe said this latest research and innovation built on the company’s comprehensive work to protect the local finch population.…

PUMPING solutions specialist Tyco Pumping Systems recently partnered with dewatering expert Integrated Pumping Solutions to release mining specification diesel powered dewatering units for the Australian mining industry. The units, which are based around the new Southern Cross SXSHH high head dewatering pump, are mounted on a rugged steel skid that incorporates a 4000l fuel tank for a 750 kilowatt turbocharged Cummins diesel engine controlled by a digital electronic engine management system and diagnostic system. The units also incorporate an automatic vacuum-operated, self-priming unit which provides rapid and reliable priming in a wide range of applications and operating conditions. The SXSHH high head dewatering pump is the latest in a range of Southern Cross slurry and solids handling pumps which have…

Gold ore is being stockpiled at Havilah Resources’ Portia open pit gold mine in preparation for processing in April. By Samantha James HAVILAH Resources has started stockpiling gold ore at its Portia open pit in South Australia, three and a half months earlier than scheduled. The milestone was achieved in mid-March due to a mine plan redesign which now envisioned commissioning of the processing plant by the end of April.Mining operations began in late March 2015 and by mid-March 2016 Havilah’s contractor had mined to within 5m of the high grade ore horizon. Havilah managing director Dr Chris Giles said that mining the open pit had come with some challenges. “It is pleasing to note that in spite of the…