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Bravus backs First Nations footy, jobs

Bravus backs First Nations footy, jobs Bravus Mining and Resources was thrilled to help bring First Nations players from around central and north Queensland together in Rockhampton recently for the annual Warba Wangarunya Rugby League Carnival. The Rockhampton and Townsville-based operator of the Carmichael coal mine, near Clermont in central Queensland, was a major sponsor of the event, hosted each year by Darumbal Community Youth Service. The Warba Wangarunya Rugby League Carnival has a vision of One Community, One People, One Game, and 2024 saw 31 teams take to Saleyards Park for four days of exhilarating...

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Weld. Power. Cut. Heat.

Weld. Power. Cut. Heat. Australian mining’s ultimate all-in-one welding powerhouse Vast distances, harsh environmental conditions, high stakes – these are just some of the challenges faced by Australian mining professionals every day. In remote mining sites, equipment failures demand rapid, reliable solutions – yet with limited access to stable power sources and support facilities, even basic repairs can become complex and costly. This highlights the need for versatile, self-sufficient equipment that can withstand Australia’s rugged terrain and keep mining operations running smoothly. And it’s in response to these requirements...

Northern Star doubles profit

Northern Star doubles profit

Northern Star doubles profit Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) reports a record-breaking FY25 marked by high gold prices, steady production and the acquisition of De Grey Mining’s (ASX: DEG) Hemi development project. FY25 has seen several miners report record-breaking years, thanks largely to similarly remarkable gold prices. Gold has surged multiple times throughout the year, thanks in part to global uncertainty around aggressive tariffs driving investment into the industry. Northern Star has reported $6.4b in revenue, up 30% from FY24’s $4.9b, as well as an underlying net profit of over $1.4b after tax, which has more than doubled from last year....

Purple trays hit the pit as part of Carmichael mine Peer Supporter Program

Purple trays hit the pit as part of Carmichael mine Peer Supporter Program

Purple trays hit the pit as part of Carmichael mine Peer Supporter Program Bravus Mining and Resources has unveiled the newest and biggest Peer Supporters for the industry-leading mental health program run at its Carmichael mine near Clermont in central Queensland. Bravus Mining and Resources health and safety manager Graeme Furnell said two of the operation’s fleet of 200t CAT 796AC mining trucks had been fitted with trays painted in ‘Peer Supporter purple’ to remind the workforce that support is available should they be going...

Approved projects unaffected by WA uranium ban

Approved projects unaffected by WA uranium ban

Toro Energy’s Wiluna uranium project site. BY CAMERON DRUMMOND THE WA Labor Government cannot legally stand in the way of uranium projects already approved by the former Government. The four approved projects – Toro Energy's Wiluna project, Cameco's Kintyre and Yeelirrie projects, and Vimy Resources' Mulga Rock project – would proceed as long as they meet their regulatory and environmental obligations. On 20 June the McGowan Government announced an expected ban on future uranium mining leases in the State, following on from its election promise to block future applications to mine the commodity. It said these actions were consistent with the ban that existed between 2002 and 2008 under the previous Labor administration. “The Government will not prevent the four...

Developed by researchers at The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI), the JKHFmini builds on coarse particle flotation technology where a fluidised bed is used to recover coarse particles during flotation.

Reducing energy use in comminution & grinding

Reducing energy use in comminution & grinding A small-scale fluidised bed flotation device with the potential to predict industrial-scale performance is entering the final stages of testing with the delivery of 7 prototypes to industry. Developed by researchers at The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI), the JKHFmini builds on coarse particle flotation technology where a fluidised bed is used to recover coarse particles during flotation. Coarse particle flotation, with fluidised bed flotation technology, has the potential to significantly reduce the immense energy...

Leveltec Solids Level Tilt Switch

10 Years at the Top

10 Years at the Top Leveltec has been designing and manufacturing tilt switches in Australia since the 1980s but in 2013 the company expanded to become a trusted partner and service agent for a number of world class brands, offering customised solutions for bulk handling control across the mining, steel and Ports industries. They have grown from initially providing switches and hardware to building and implementing systems to monitor the flow of bulk solids, gather data through mainly wireless networks and provide failsafe shutdowns in emergency situations. 2024 marks the company’s 10th anniversary and they are set for exciting new levels of growth and product development in the near future. Tilt switches are...

(Image source: Serene Bedlam Photography) Selina Moyle (Audiologist), Halen Downs.

BHP and Ear Science to improve ear health of Indigenous children

BHP and Ear Science to improve ear health of Indigenous children BHP (ASX: BHP) and Ear Science Institute Australia have partnered to improve long term health outcomes for Indigenous children living in remote communities. The Healthy Ears on Country program aims to improve long-term health outcomes within Aboriginal communities across the East Pilbara region. Over three years, BHP will contribute $825k to help expand the scope of services available and support the purchase of specialist equipment, additional staff and training for local healthcare providers. BHP head of corporate affairs Meath Hammond commented on the partnership. “Access to quality health care is an ongoing challenge experienced by...