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Thiess’s mining services contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) for the Caval Ridge operations in Queensland, Australia, has been extended. With a potential term of up to five years, the new contract starting on 1 December 2022 has revenue to Thiess valued up to $600 million. Under this contract, Thiess will continue to provide mining services at the Caval Ridge mine, operating and maintaining mining equipment to move overburden to support BMA’s production requirements. Thiess Executive Chair and CEO Michael Wright said: “Thiess has been providing mining solutions to BMA at Caval Ridge since December 2017. “Importantly, our team continues to have a clear commitment and focus on fostering diversity and respectful workplaces, with almost 30% of the workforce being…

Open-cut mines find themselves at the mercy of changes in weather. The effectiveness of noise, vibration, dust and air quality monitoring can be the difference between continuing or suspending operations. Today’s mining assets require highly accurate data and deep insights about changing environmental conditions to allow operators to use active situational awareness and make better informed decisions at any time. Envirosuite is one company helping mines and heavy industrial operations unlock hidden asset value, while improving quality of life for both their workforce, and neighbouring communities. As a pioneer in environmental management software, the company delivers real-time data modelling solutions that allow mines to forecast weather risk, plan blasting activities ahead of time, drive efficiency gains, and maintain environmental compliance. Noise and vibration are two…

The NSW mining sector has been put on show in Sydney, highlighting key technologies to more than 7,500 delegates from across the globe at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC). Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for resources Paul Toole said the event had been so successful, it would return to the Harbour City in 2023. “It has been a massive week for mining in NSW and an exciting time for our State to spruik our globally significant deposits of critical minerals and capitalise on their increasing demand across the world,” Mr Toole said. “This year NSW secured IMARC – the biggest event on the mining calendar – for the first time in its history and I’m pleased to say…

Epiroc has completed the acquisition of a majority stake (53%) of Radlink, an Australian company that provides mines with wireless connectivity solutions. Radlink, headquartered in Perth, Australia, designs, delivers, and integrates wireless data and voice communication networks and supporting infrastructure to surface and underground mines throughout Australia. Robust wireless networks are vital to support mining automation, including autonomous and teleremote solutions, which in turn strengthen safety and productivity. The company has approximately 330 employees and had revenues in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, of about AU$145 million. Epiroc announced on September 19, 2022, that it had agreed to acquire the majority stake. The transaction is not subject to a disclosure obligation pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.…

Epiroc has agreed to acquire Remote Control Technologies Pty Ltd, an Australian company that provides automation and remote-control solutions for mining customers around the world. With this acquisition, Epiroc will be the world-leading automation solutions provider not only for surface and underground rock drilling but also for underground loading and haulage. Remote Control Technologies, known as RCT, is headquartered in Perth, Australia, with customers in more than 70 countries. The company provides automation and remote-control solutions applicable for either a single machine or an entire mixed fleet of machines regardless of manufacturer or type of equipment. RCT also provides data and information systems, fleet and machine management systems, and machine protection systems. RCT has about 225 employees and had revenues…

The NSW Government continues to drive investment and promote NSW as the preferred destination for investing in critical minerals and high-tech metals, bringing projects and key investors together in Sydney following the release of the NSW Mining Investor Register. Fifteen investment-ready minerals projects, an increase of four from last year, are seeking capital or offtake agreements. NSW Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for resources Paul Toole said a strong focus was on critical minerals and high-tech metals projects, which are in high demand globally. “I was pleased to announce the investor register at the Critical Minerals Investment Showcase and connect large numbers of mining sector investors with investment ready projects and today we continue that by welcoming mining delegates from…