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WA Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael.

WA Government supporting the growth of WA Mining Equipment and Services

WA Government supporting the growth of WA Mining Equipment and Services As part of the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) METS Innovation Program, five WA Mining Equipment and Services (METS) companies have received a total of $1.25 million. The funds are intended to directly accelerate the development of companies, products and new markets benefiting the Western Australian economy. The five successful companies and projects were: Total Marine Technology - Automation System for Processing Tank Descale Rig with Advanced AI driven 4D radar and 3D camera technologies; Aquirian Limited - Collar Keeper System Automation Phase; Big Roller Overland Conveyor Company - Big Roller, energy-efficient overland conveying; Electric Power...

Abbot Point gearing up for cyclone season.

Abbot Point Operations storming ahead with wet weather preparations

Abbot Point Operations storming ahead with wet weather preparations Abbot Point Operations (APO) has kicked-off Bowen’s biggest severe weather prep plan to ensure the multi-billion-dollar North Queensland Export Terminal is ready for the cyclone season ahead. APO general manager Damien Dederer said the business activated its Severe Weather Committee each October to review and test the coal export terminal’s systems, people processes and infrastructure, which includes some of the largest manmade structures in the Whitsundays. Six 40m tall stacker-reclaimers and a trestle jetty that stretches 2.75km offshore to a wharf supporting two shiploaders are among the plant and equipment used to export about 35mt of thermal and metallurgical coal...

The team coming together at Acland.

New Hope kicking goals on and off the field

New Hope kicking goals on and off the field New Hope Group’s (ASX: NHC) New Acland Mine in Queensland has clocked up several achievements, both in the field and in the community. The company announced its 250th full-time employee starting work at the project and comes less than two years after the Queensland Government critically assessed and approved Stage 3. New Acland Coal general manager, Dave O’Dwyer says it a milestone to celebrate. “The 250th worker is another landmark day for the entire team at New Acland Coal, but importantly, there are plenty more to come,” he said. He says the increased ramp up of job opportunities on site has...

Orica is also partnering with clean technology developer MCi Carbon to build a world-first carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) plant ‘Myrtle’ at the Kooragang Island site.

Orica cuts 95% particle emissions from Kooragang Island, NSW

Orica cuts 95% particle emissions from Kooragang Island, NSW Orica (ASX: ORI) has completed a major environmental improvement project that significantly reduces emissions of ammonium nitrate (AN) particulate from its Kooragang Island manufacturing site in the Hunter Valley, NSW. The new, best practice abatement technology reduces AN particulate emissions, including fine particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less, by about 95%. The captured emissions are then recirculated in the manufacturing process to produce critical products for the resources and medical industries across Australia. Orica president Australia Pacific and...

Lead Free - Fire Assay - Klen International_

KLEN INTERNATIONAL: the next generation of fire assay in a world of sustainability

KLEN INTERNATIONAL: the next generation of fire assay in a world of sustainability In 1987, the United Nations defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” In 2024, sustainability is now even higher on the priorities of all multi-national and large corporations. With the moral and social imperative to adopt more sustainable practices, companies in well-established and already heavily regulated industries, like mining, are looking outside to find opportunities to innovate their practices and processes within their own sustainability requirements. For many years now, the assaying community has considered KLEN International a leader in fire assay flux manufacturing, especially when...

The $6.8m printed photovoltaic (PV) facility in located in Clayton, Victoria.

Printed flexible solar tech now a reality with new CSIRO facility

Printed flexible solar tech now a reality with new CSIRO facility The CSIRO has opened a $6.8m facility in Clayton, Victoria, for its printed flexible solar technology to meet the demand for renewable energy. Unlike traditional silicon solar panels, CSIRO’s flexible solar cells are printed on thin plastic films, making them lightweight, portable and suitable for various applications across urban construction, space, defence, mining, emergency management, disaster relief and wearables. CSIRO executive director, digital, national facilities and collections Professor Elanor Huntington says the cutting-edge CSIRO printed photovoltaic (PV) facility is the newest addition to the organisation’s suite of critical infrastructure enabling industries of tomorrow –...

HyLogger 4, a piece of groundbreaking critical minerals technology

New critical minerals tech ramps up in NSW

New critical minerals tech ramps up in NSW The NSW Government has unveiled a piece of groundbreaking critical minerals technology at the Londonderry Core library, marking its first rollout in Australia. The HyLogger 4, which came at an investment cost of $450,000, is a spectral scanner that marks a significant advancement in mineral exploration and geological research that allows for rapid and non-destructive spectral analysis of geological samples. According to the NSW Government, this provides critical data, leads to more sustainable exploration practices, and paves the way for future advancements and sustainable practices in the State's mining industry. The technology works by providing high-resolution digital images and detailed...

BHP president for Australia Geraldine Slattery says BHP is thrilled to trial the first-ever battery electric HiLux in an environment where safety and reliability are essential.

Toyota Australia & BHP trial first-ever battery electric HiLux double cab

Toyota Australia & BHP trial first-ever battery electric HiLux double cab Toyota Australia and BHP have announced a trial of the first-ever battery electric HiLux double cab ute prototype. The trial of the electric HiLux double cab will see it deployed at BHP’s Port Hedland operations in WA where it will be used in a range of applications traditionally performed by diesel-powered light vehicles. Starting in late November, the trial will run for about 12 months, with BHP to provide feedback to Toyota after the conclusion of the trial. Toyota...

Aerial view of Esperance in WA’s southern region.

Gold Valley’s first shipment from Esperance Port

Gold Valley’s first shipment from Esperance Port Gold Valley has exported its first shipment of iron ore from the Port of Esperance, with bulk carrier MV Sifnos setting sail with more than 78,000t or iron ore from the Wiluna West mine in the Northern Goldfields towards China. This marks the first time the port has had two iron ore customers sharing its iron ore circuit assets, including shed space, ship loader and berth. WA Ports Minister David Michael says the State’s mining industry continues to drive the nation’s economy, with the ports playing a critical role in connecting trade to the world. "Southern Ports opening its Port of...

The shift to advanced PPE - How Milwaukee Tool is leading the way in job site safety innovation

The shift to advanced PPE: How Milwaukee Tool is leading the way in job site safety innovation

The shift to advanced PPE: How Milwaukee Tool is leading the way in job site safety innovation Latest statistics from Safe Work Australia show that 5,000 serious claims were linked to head injuries in FY23, with hands, fingers and thumbs also accounting for about 13%, or 17,849, of all serious claims in the same period. All mine site workers have the right to a safe working environment and to head home safely at the end of every shift – but the challenges to overcome this remain significant. The Australian Mining Review speaks with Milwaukee Tool business development manager Andrew Miller about performance, innovative and advanced personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions currently available to the Australian mining industry that offer workers...

Shining a light on Sunrise Dam

Shining a light on Sunrise Dam

Shining a light on Sunrise Dam With gold prices reaching an all-time high of $3935oz (US$2685oz) in September 2024, gold mining companies are reaping the benefits as demand for this precious metal remains elevated. One such company is AngloGold Ashanti, owner of the Sunrise Dam operation which lies 205km north-northeast of Kalgoorlie and 55km south of Laverton in WA. Open pit production began in 1997 and was completed at the main pit in 2014 to a final depth of 500m below surface. After the Golden Delicious open pit was depleted last year, the main source of ore comes from the Vogue and Frankie zones, both of which are underground operations. Underground operations and production from Golden Delicious, while it was...