Industry FocusNews EACON hits autonomous haulage milestone in Australia A retrofitted Komatsu HD1500 haul truck has successfully completed its first fully autonomous haulage test cycle at Norton Gold Fields' Mulgarrie mine in WA.
Industry FocusNews Brownfield expansion overtakes greenfield development Brownfield development has intensified in recent years and — despite global mineral demand rising faster than supply growth — new mine commissioning has slowed.
Industry FocusNews Volunteers keep WA trail in top shape A team from Alcoa Australia’s (ASX: AAI) Willowdale bauxite mine recently lent a hand to refresh a section of the iconic Munda Biddi Trail in WA.
Industry FocusNews Sandvik launches new development drill rig Sandvik has launched its next-generation automated development drill rig, the DD423i, which offers 34.5% more drilling coverage than legacy models.
InternationalNews Coronado sells US coal to China Coronado sells US coal to China CORONADO, the operator of the Curragh coking coal mine in Queensland, has announced it has sold two shipments of its Buchanan coal to China as trade tensions eased between China and the US. The Brisbane-based coal producer restarted shipments of its low-volatile Buchanan coking coal to China in November, concluding the deal for two cargoes in anticipation of a resolution to the China-US trade tensions. Hailing the recent signing of Phase One of the China-US trade deal which includes US metallurgical coal exports, Coronado said there is now a clear export pathway to China for Buchanan coal which is mined in Virginia. Buchanan mine realised coal sales of 0.8mt in the October-December 2019 quarter,...
News ASX: Recent Floats & Listings The undeveloped Cloncurry project – including the proposed Eva copper mine – could give CMMC a global production footprint. Image: Altona Mining. COPPER MOUNTAIN MINING (ASX:C6C) Canada-based Copper Mountain Mining (TSX: CMMC) is now trading on the ASX following a $93m acquisition of QLD-based Altona Mining and its world-class Eva copper project. In the transaction Copper Mountain acquired $30m in cash, the development-ready, permitted 73,000tpa Eva project, and a 379,000 hectare mineral land package in the prolific Mt. Isa area of QLD. JUPITER MINES (ASX:JMS) Jupiter is back in the ASX, with its $240m initial public offering (IPO) reportedly the largest in the Australian metals and mining industry over the last decade. Jupiter’s main asset a 49.9 per...
News Komatsu renews Endeavour Foundation partnership Komatsu renews Endeavour Foundation partnership Komatsu is continuing to provide jobs for people with a disability through the renewal of its partnership with Endeavour Foundation. The partnership between the two companies will provide employment opportunities within Komatsu’s Oil Wear Analysis (KOWA) area. Supported employees in the program clean the 100% recycled plastic containers so they can be reused up to six times. Komatsu executive general manager Russell Hodson says the company is excited to continue its partnership with Endeavour for a further three years. “We’ve been able to not only offer meaningful employment to a number of people, but...
News Budget provides boost to critical minerals Budget provides boost to critical minerals The recently released Federal Government's Budget has outlined key measures to promote energy security and a low-carbon future. The Federal Budget includes significant funding for the critical minerals industry, which is crucial for the transition to a low-carbon future. Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King highlighted the importance of critical minerals in a statement. "Critical minerals including rare earths are crucial components of low-emissions technologies such as batteries, electric vehicles and solar panels," she said. “They will be increasingly important to global efforts to decarbonise and reach Paris commitments." The Federal Budget includes $57.1m for the established Critical Minerals International Partnerships Program and $21.1m to ensure the ongoing operation of the Critical Minerals Office. The...
