Coppabella Mine: Mackay steel

BUSINESSES around the Mackay region have long thrived on work provided by US company Peabody’s Coppabella, and the other mines in the vicinity.Its strong...

Mt Arthur Coal Mine: Community service

CHINESE demand for seaborne energy coal increased in 2019 despite increased demand for other forms of power, according to BHP’s latest economic and commodity...

FMG: The road ahead

All images: FMG.   BY ELIZABETH FABRI   IT’S all systems go for Fortescue Metals Group (FMG). After launching its higher grade West Pilbara Fines iron ore...

Roy Hill: Automation imperative

ROY Hill’s first shipment of iron ore departed from Port Hedland on December 10, 2015, and in 2019, the company hit a milestone of...

Sandfire Appoints Brendan Harris as CEO and Managing Director

Sandfire Resources has appointed experienced mining executive Mr Brendan Harris as the Company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.The appointment marks the completion of...

Tropicana: Golden boom, shake the room

A RECORD gold price in terms of Australian dollars is shining a light on Australian gold producers as they rake in outsized gains in...

Pilbara Ports: ship shape

THE Port of Port Hedland saw iron ore exports increase in FY18 by 3 per cent to 508.9 million tonnes, and exports are expected...

Salt Lake Potash: environmental approach

SALT Lake Potash has begun construction on the country’s first commercial scale on-lake Sulphate of Potash (SOP) evaporation ponds. The ASX-listed company, along with about...

Port Waratah Coal Services: Link in the Chain

Images: Port Waratah Coal Services. BY ELIZABETH FABRI  PORT Waratah Coal Services exports declined marginally in the 2017 calendar year, however there have been other issues...

Centennial Coal: Vision and sustainability

CENTENNIAL  is no stranger to climate change activism.An approval by the NSW Planning and Assessment Committee to allow Centennial to expand its Springvale mine...