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Northern Territory Government to co-fund extensive gravity program at Molyhil The Northern Territory Government will co-fund an extensive geophysical gravity program over Investigator Resources’ (ASX:IVR) Molyhil tungsten-molybdenum project.   Other than a broad spacing regional gravity program undertaken in 2006, no detailed gravity surveys have been completed at Molyhil or the surrounding area.   The results from this upcoming survey will provide high resolution gravity data over Molyhil and the surrounding area.   The 3400 gravity station program is expected to be completed by November.  Investigator managing director Andrew McIlwain said the company is pleased to have received the grant.   “Investigator are pleased to have received this...

Orexplore Technologies secures two key contracts in the critical minerals sector Mineral scanning technology company Orexplore Technologies (ASX:OXT) has secured two key contracts in the critical minerals sector. The first agreement with Green Critical Minerals sees the company extend their engagement for a further 2500m of core. This follows the successful completion of an initial order to scan 300m of core.  Both engagements have a combined value of around $226k and encompass scanning of graphite bearing drill core and the delivery of ore-sorting evaluation, grade proxy modelling and emerging graphitic flake analysis solutions using data captured by Orexplore’s GeoCore X10 hardware.  Orexplore’s GeoCore X10 scanner applies...

Phase two drilling program begins at Alpha Greenvale Energy (ASX:GRV) has begun the second phase of drilling at its Alpha Torbanite Project in Queensland.   All up, 25 HQ core holes and 15 open holes will be drilled. The core hole will aim to increase the size and confidence levels in the 18.6Mt Alpha mineral resource, while the open holes are designed to test the continuity of the upper and lower seams to the south and north of the deposit within EPM 27718.   The drilling program will also accelerate updated structural and geological modelling as well as provide key geotechnical date for mine planning and design work.  ...

MACA begins statutory supervisor course In partnership with Train West and On Sixth Business Psychology Services, MACA has launched the statutory supervisor course.   The program aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of work health and safety (WHS) regulations.   During the session, participants dived into various topics including WHS policies and risk management processes.   In exploring these areas, participants demonstrated their competency for statutory positions and ensured compliance with the latest workplace health and safety regulations.    The first session began on May 23 with the fourth and final day of the course dedicated to exam preparation.   Here, participants received valuable study tips and...

Miner move keeps Bravus Mining and Resources anchored in Townsville Bravus Mining and Resources’ enduring commitment to Townsville has been further cemented with the successful move into a new head office. The miner relocated from the Telstra building in South Townsville at the end of a six-year lease – but not far; just 200m into a new fit-for-purpose premises at the corner of McIlwraith and Dean streets. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe said the new multi-year tenancy aligned with the business’ commitment to being an operation that can keep employing people, keep engaging local suppliers and keep giving back to...

Australia inches closer to zero-emission fuel cell trucks Countrywide Hydrogen, a subsidiary of ReNu Energy (ASX:RNU), and Walkinshaw Automotive Group have signed a letter agreement for the development of hydrogen powered trucks and prime movers for the Australian market. Currently, left-hand-drive (LHD) fuel cell trucks are available in Europe and North America due to the scale of the markets, but no right-hand-drive (RHD) trucks are available in Australia. Under the agreement, the companies will work together to access the feasibility of delivering RHD fuel cell trucks throughout the country. Countrywide will build the trucks while Walkinshaw will supply them to the market. The companies will explore the importation of LHD fuel cell trucks...

Queensland Government to invest $245m to boost critical mineral sector The Queensland Government will invest $245m into the state’s critical minerals sector to boost critical minerals production and reduce net-zero emissions. At the World Mining Congress in Brisbane, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk unveiled the Queensland Critical Minerals Strategy. Under the strategy, $55m will be allocated to reduce rent for new and existing exploration permits for minerals over the next five years and $1m will be used to foster research and environmental, social and governance (ESG) excellence.    Initially, critical mineral zones will be established at Julia Creek/Richmond and around Mount Isa with $75m to be used to support investment and renew...

SRG Global secures $65m worth of contracts SRG Global (ASX:SRG) has secured $65m worth of contracts in WA and Queensland. In WA, the Bugarrba Aboriginal JV contract with BHP is to provide shut down engineered access services in the Pilbara. The contract will begin immediately and is expected to run for five years. This includes three one-year extension options. SRG’s Queensland contracts include one with Rio Tinto to provide engineered access services at Yarwun in Gladstone. This contract will start immediately and is expected to run for a five-year period, including two one-year extension options. A second contract sees Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) providing specialist remediation works at the South...

Bravus champions coal and regional Queensland at world’s biggest mining event Bravus Mining and Resources will be championing north and central Queensland and the role of its coal in the sustainable energy mix when the world’s biggest mining conference kicks off in Brisbane today. The World Mining Congress is the mining and resources sector’s preeminent global forum, bringing together more than 2,500 delegates from 50 countries for three days of all-things mining. The event is held once every three years and moves around the globe, with Brisbane 2023 the first time in the congress’ 60-year history the gathering has been held in Australia. Bravus’ head of community Kate Campbell says it is an opportunity the team does not miss to...

Liebherr breaks new ground with cutting-edge 250t mining excavator Liebherr Mining’s latest addition to its excavator portfolio – the R 9300 Generation 8 (G8) – which was first presented at the 2022 Bauma exhibition in Munich and replaces the R 9250 in the 250t class, is now available for purchase to the international market. The R 9300 is the second Generation 8 excavator in Liebherr’s product range and comes with the latest Liebherr Mining technology as standard, providing improved onsite performance as well as compatibility with Liebherr’s Assistance Systems and future product enhancements such as automation, zero emission technologies and digital services. Production study in Indonesia: proven efficiency and productivity benefits As part of the validation phase for the R...

Austmine launches student internship program Austmine has launched a new student internship program to provide science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) third and fourth-year university students, as well as masters students, with paid internships. For a minimum of 10 weeks of the summer university vacation period, students will get a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in the STEM industries and develop key skills. The internships are part of Austmine’s accelerating women in METS program which accelerates female recruitment and retention in the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) industry through connections of mentors, coaches and internships. The are currently more than 50 internship positions available from over 40 companies including WesTrac,...