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Bravus celebrates award nomination

Bravus celebrates award nomination

Bravus celebrates award nomination Bravus Mining and Resources has been recognised by the Queensland Resource Council’s 2025 Indigenous Awards for its partnership with Biodiversity Australia. The partnership began in 2018 through the Carmichael Rail Network with Biodiversity Australia providing environmental consultancy and on-ground services in ecology, vegetation management and fauna management. With the support of Bravus, the First Nations owned business was able to establish a permanent office in Townsville in north Queensland, that delivers services across mining and heavy industry, defence, tourism and education sectors. [caption...

(Image source: Weir) Weir’s redefined flowsheet solution includes market leading Enduron® HPGR technology.

Weir awarded $102m (£53m) redefined flowsheet contract for Reko Diq greenfield copper-gold project in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

Weir awarded $102m (£53m) redefined flowsheet contract for Reko Diq greenfield copper-gold project in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province The first call-off order of $50m (£26m), which includes both ENDURON® large format High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) and wet screens, will be recognised in Q3 with the remaining orders booked later in 2024 and early 2025. Weir Group (Weir), a global mining technology leader, has been awarded the contract to provide industry-leading energy efficient, sustainable solutions to the Reko Diq copper-gold project, a 50% owned greenfield development by Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick). The tier one copper project is located in the Chagai district of Balochistan...

Bowen High students unlock ‘export level’ at Abbot Point

Bowen High students unlock ‘export level’ at Abbot Point

Bowen High students unlock ‘export level’ at Abbot Point Abbot Point Operations (APO) has taken a group of Bowen State High School students on a deep dive into the operations of Australia’s most northern deepwater export port. The year seven students participated in a two-day learning experience at Bowen’s North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) gaining a fascinating insight into the stages of resources production and learning how the terminal plays a vital part in the pit-to-port process. The learnings from the site tour were then applied at a school ‘Pit to Port’ workshop delivered by the...

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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...

Robotics Roadmap launched

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Robotics Roadmap launched

Image: Rio Tinto. BY ELIZABETH FABRI AUSTRALIA’S mining sector has an opportunity to cement itself as a world-leader in the robotic space, according to new research by The Australian Centre for Robotic Vision. Its newly launched Robotics Roadmap revealed mining was already ahead of other sectors, but the path to commercialisation was a key barrier in transitioning robotics from the R&D phase to market-ready product. Driverless trucks and drones were already deployed across major operations, delivering productivity efficiencies, improved safety, and cost savings. However, other areas to be unlocked included robots for mining in hazardous and remote geographic areas; using robots to mine on-demand when resources were required; developing independently aware robotic systems to reduce reliance on...

“SAIL is looking forward to this collaboration with BHP in taking a step forward towards engaging in developing sustainable ways to produce steel,” says SAIL chairman Shri Amarendu Prakash.

BHP and India’s SAIL sign MoU to decarbonise blast furnace route

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and BHP (ASX: BHP) have signed an MoU to promote lower carbon steelmaking technology for blast furnaces in India. An initial study will be done to assess strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) after which various workstreams will consider the role of alternate reductants such as hydrogen and biochar use. These measures have been taken with a view to building local research and development capability to support the decarbonisation transition. Technology and abatements deployment as well as partnerships are critical to decarbonising India’s and the global steel industry. SAIL chairman Shri Amarendu Prakash comments on this. “SAIL is looking forward to this collaboration with BHP in taking a step forward towards engaging...

Drill rig at one of Antipa Minerals’ projects.

Antipa Minerals outlines Paterson and Wilki FY24 exploration programs

Antipa Minerals outlines Paterson and Wilki FY24 exploration programs Antipa Minerals (ASX:AZY) has outlined the planned FY24 exploration programs for the Paterson and Wilki farm-in projects. Managing director Roger Mason is excited for work to be underway. “We are excited to have multiple drill rigs turning across all four of Antipa’s Paterson Province projects during the second half of this calendar year, with our partners Rio Tinto, IGO and Newcrest aiming to complete a total of approximately 13,000m of drilling as part of the three combined $8.6m FY24 exploration programs,” he said. “All drilling programs, are heavily focused on growth, testing a range of compelling targets offering the...

Aussie discovers largest Angolian diamond

Aussie discovers largest Angolian diamond

By Rachel Seeley ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company made history with the discovery of the biggest diamond ever found in Angola – one of the world’s top four producing nations. The 404.2 carat, Type IIa D-colour diamond was found at the Perth-based company’s Lulo diamond project in the Lunda Norte province. It is the twenty-seventh biggest recorded diamond in the world and the largest discovered by an Australian company. Lucapa had not valued the diamond yet, but initial estimates indicated it could be worth about $20 million. The Lulo project has a solid track record for producing large diamonds, with more than...