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Independent review recommends reforms to opal industry

Independent review recommends reforms to opal industry

Independent review recommends reforms to opal industry An independent review into the statutory framework for small-scale title for opal mining has issued its final report, with 81 recommendations to enhance and support the sustainability and efficacy of the industry. NSW Natural Resources Minister Courtney Houssos commissioned the review following a departmental review of administrative processes which uncovered 3343 minerals claims in Lightning Ridge and White Cliffs were impacted by invalid decisions. The review was undertaken by former Land and Environment Court Judge and NSW Attorney General Terry Sheahan with support of law firm Norton Rose...

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...

Tartana Minerals completes 150t copper sulphate shipment

Tartana Minerals completes 150t copper sulphate shipment

Tartana Minerals completes 150t copper sulphate shipment Tartana Minerals (ASX: TAT) has shipped 150t of copper sulphate pentahydrate to one of the largest mining operations in the Northern Territory. The product came from Tartana’s namesake project which is located 150km west of Cairns in Queensland. The project contains a heap leach solvent extraction crystallisation plant which produced copper sulphate pentahydrate for 10 years before being placed in care and maintenance in 2014 with refurbishment works beginning in 2023. Depending on the specifications of the product, copper sulphate pentahydrate is sold to both mining operations and the stockfeed industry. The...

SACOME welcomes BHP’s move on Olympic Dam copper smelter

SACOME welcomes BHP’s move on Olympic Dam copper smelter

SACOME welcomes BHP’s move on Olympic Dam copper smelter The South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME) has welcomed BHP’s proposed staged expansion of its Olympic Dam smelter and refinery, which has the potential to double the State’s copper production by the mid-2030s to 650,000t. One of only two copper smelters in Australia, the other being Mount Isa in Queensland, this expansion will see the current Olympic Dam copper smelter upgraded to a two-stage smelter, with its refining capacity also expanded. Last week, a notification in the South Australian Government Gazette announced that the State...

Komatsu renews Endeavour Foundation partnership

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...

General Pump Company Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence: A Legacy of Innovation, Family Tradition, and Unmatched Inventory

General Pump Company Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence: A Legacy of Innovation, Family Tradition, and Unmatched Inventory

General Pump Company Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence: A Legacy of Innovation, Family Tradition, and Unmatched Inventory Nestled in the heart of Emu Plains in New South Wales, General Pump Company represents a beacon of innovation, reliability, and enduring family values in the Australian pump industry. Founded in 1975 by Ted and Graham Crutcher, the father-and-son partnership has grown from its humble beginnings in Penrith to become a leading force in the industry, where it now operates out of a state-of-the-art facility. Despite its expansion, it remains rooted in the same family values that have guided it from its inception. Today, Graham’s sons—Tim, Ross, and Andrew—proudly manage the business, continuing the legacy of their grandfather and father. The story of...

(Image source: BHP) A final investment decision on phase one of the smelter and refinery expansion is scheduled for the first half of FY27.

BHP takes next step in Olympic Dam expansion

BHP takes next step in Olympic Dam expansion The South Australian Government has announced the start of an application and assessment process for BHP’s (ASX: BHP) planned smelter and refinery expansion at Olympic Dam. This marks a step forward for BHP’s copper growth plans in South Australia and follows the company’s FY24 results which outlined a phased strategy to increase production in South Australia to 500kt of refined copper cathode by the early 2030s. BHP asset president copper South Australia Anna Wiley commented on the news. “Today’s announcement is an important step...

(Image source: BHP) AFLW West Coast Eagles stars Emma Swanson and Charlotte Thomas with BHP’s Stacey Turale on a ship loader at Port Hedland.

BHP kicking goals with the AFLW

BHP kicking goals with the AFLW BHP (ASX: BHP) has partnered with the AFLW for the 2024 season to help inspire the next generation of women shine in the workplace and on the football ground. With the 2024 NAB AFLW season kicking off tonight (August 30), BHP is aiming to improve opportunity and equality in business and sport. BHP Australia president Geraldine Slattery says the company is excited to continue supporting the AFLW for another season. “At the heart of this partnership is our shared commitment to embracing diversity. Together with the...

Production volumes totalled 269mwmt, up 9% from FY23.

MinRes reports $5.27b in revenue in FY24

MinRes reports $5.27b in revenue in FY24 Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has released its FY24 results with the period highlighted by record underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $550m. While revenue increased 10% from FY23 to $5.27b, underlying net profit after tax decreased 79% to $158m. Mineral Resources credits the increase in revenue to the growth in mining services revenue from the Onslow iron project in WA. Looking at MinRes’ production, production volumes totalled 269mwmt, up 9% from 248mwmt in FY23, and first ore was delivered from Onslow ahead of schedule. Additionally, MinRes’ mining services division was awarded six new contracts and three contracts...

About 50 million containers are lost to landfill on mine sites each year.

Improving recycling rates at WA mine sites

Improving recycling rates at WA mine sites A new initiative in WA will improve the State’s container recycling rates and see millions of beverage containers on mine sites collected and diverted from landfill every year. CITIC Pacific Mining will partner with Sodexo Australia to provide 360 Containers for Change collection points at Eramurra mine site and village, near Karratha, WA. This Western Australia Return Recycle Renew Limited-supported (WARRRL) partnership is expected to result in 2.7 million containers collected each year, diverting more than 5% of unrecycled containers from landfill. Sodexo Australia managing director Keith Weston says this is a significant step for the...

(Image source: WesTrac) The new Cat 255 and 265 compact track loaders have improved engine performance and stability, higher lift and break-out ability and greater operator comfort.

WesTrac showcases two new compact track loaders at roadshow

WesTrac showcases two new compact track loaders at roadshow WesTrac customers are getting the chance to test drive two new Cat compact track loaders at the CTL Roadshow in WA, NSW and the Australian Capital Territory. First launched at the National Diesel Dirt and Turf Conference in Sydney earlier in the year, the Cat 255 and 265 compact track loaders are the first next generation compact track loaders to hit the market. These two new models will be replacing the Cat 259D3, 279D3 and 289D3 machines and build on...