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Liebherr-Australia is set to return to Kalgoorlie, the heart of the Goldfields-Esperance, with a new branch to open in the city in 2022. The Kalgoorlie branch will provide support in the form of fast access to spare parts and customer service for the growing number of Liebherr mining equipment in the region and will be one of three mining branches in Western Australia. Adelaide (Australia), 30 November 2021 – Liebherr-Australia will open a new mining branch in Kalgoorlie, its third mining branch in Western Australia, to support its growing fleet of equipment and customer base in the Goldfields region. The branch is set to be located in the city on a 10,000m2 block, incorporating a 1,000m2 warehouse and 180m2 office...

Melbourne, Australia – Weir Minerals has upgraded its range of Trio® TC live-shaft cone crushers. The Trio® TC84XR features all the robust design elements that have made live-shaft crushers a fixture of the mining and sand and aggregate industries for generations, while also incorporating the latest technology to ensure it remains integral to flowsheets long into the future. ‘The Trio TC cone crushers’ live-shaft design has been proven to perform in heavy-duty secondary and tertiary crushing applications. We wanted to build on this strong foundation. My team followed a comprehensive design process – we’ve reviewed and tested every inch of this crusher. While the TC84XR may seem familiar on the outside, we’ve upgraded its design and control functionality. The motor...

Perth-based lithium exploration and development company Winsome Resources (ASX:WR1) has commenced trading on the ASX following an Initial Public Offering (IPO) which raised A$18 million. Managing Director, Chris Evans, said Winsome will utilise the funds for an intensive exploration and drilling campaign at its projects in the James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. The company will concentrate its efforts on establishing a maiden resource of high quality spodumene concentrate that is suitable for conversion across multiple battery applications. Winsome currently has three wholly owned projects - Cancet, Adina and Sirmac-Clappier. The most advanced project, Cancet, provides a shallow, high-grade lithium deposit and is located close to established infrastructure and supply chains. “Current trends show up to 10 times more lithium...

 MINING’S most effective excavation tool in the future could be cutting-edge mathematics, which the industry is adopting to dig away at its emissions and carbon footprint.   With the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference concluding in Glasgow today, an “Industrial Revolution 2.0” looms as businesses worldwide change the way they operate to meet green targets.   The Australian Government has committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, putting pressure on local businesses – particularly in the mining and resource sector – to adopt more sustainable operations.   Already, industry leaders like BHP, OzMinerals and Fortescue have begun changes to turn their operations to zero-carbon. Brisbane-based industrial mathematics company Polymathian is leading the revolution, with their technical expertise paving the...

Australia’s premier producer of iron ore pellets Grange Resources Limited is reporting a 1% increase in production at its Savage River magnetite iron ore mine after upgrading its aging rougher magnetic separators in the concentrator to Eriez Self-Levelling Wet Drum Separators. Following initial test work, this seamless transition to Eriez magnetic separators has improved plant recoveries. Grange Resources Limited’s Interim Financial Report for the Half-Year Ended 30 June 2021 noted: “A project at the Concentrator was completed in the quarter to replace the Rougher Magnetic Separators. This involved design improvements and new technology to replace the 53-year-old magnetic separators that extracts the magnetite from the ore feed. Eight units have now been successfully implemented, with the upgrades improving plant recovery...

The Weir Group has agreed to acquire Motion Metrics, a leading Canada-based global mining technology business, for an initial consideration of £89m1 payable in cash upon completion, subject to customary net debt and working capital adjustments. Motion Metrics is the market leading developer of innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D rugged Machine Vision Technology used in mines worldwide.  Its technology helps miners increase safety, efficiency and sustainability of their operations.  As part of the agreement, Motion Metrics Vancouver headquarters will become Weir’s global centre for excellence in AI and Machine Vision technology. Motion Metrics applications are highly complementary to Weir’s product portfolio.  It will join the ESCO division reflecting the early adoption of its technology in ground engaging tools (GET)...

Improvements in efficiency and bypass demonstrated by the latest addition to the Cavex® 2 hydrocyclone range translate to operational savings for brownfield sites and reduced capital expense for greenfield projects. Melbourne, Australia – When the Cavex® hydrocyclone was introduced to the industry over 20 years ago, it set the benchmark for the rest of the market. As the first commercial high-efficiency hydrocyclone, it has been providing mining customers across the globe with guaranteed performance and a name that they can trust. The recently launched Cavex® 2 took this product range a step further with enhanced performance and design. The Cavex® 2 hydrocyclone marked a new era in separation technology, with its LIG+™ advanced laminar spiral inlet and size of the...

The ‘Robotics & Automation in Mining’ conference ran over the 12th and 13th of October at Joondalup Resort in Perth. Speakers gave presentations on how automation in the resources sector will innovate practices and keep Australia a world leader in mining, while reducing harm and waste. The conference opened with a welcome to country from Shaun Nannup and addresses from WA’s Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Bill Johnston and conference chairperson, Dave Stevenson. The City of Joondalup was the proud official host of the event, with James Pearson the chief executive of the city delivering an address. The city recently announced that it is a significant step closer to its Urban Robotics and Automation Precinct, which will further its position...

M Mining produced its first high-quality metallurgical coal over the weekend from the Mavis Downs Pit at the Millennium Mine in Central Queensland. “Since commencing operations in August with an innovative mine restart plan, this has been an important early production milestone for us,” said Mr Matt Latimore, director and founder of M Mining. “Achieving first coal so quickly is the result of a fantastic effort from our partners, suppliers, managers and workforce. “In the nine weeks since completion of the sale of Millennium Mine, M Mining has established a strong operating team and issued $464m in contracts for Auger, Auger support, Open cut and Underground. “Our work is underwriting the future growth of this operation, economic activity and local...

BHP is partnering with South Metro TAFE to train people in general maintenance skills that can be used in its villages and housing portfolios. This new pathway is called the Diversity Pathway Program and it provides Indigenous and/ or female participants with the required skills for employment in WA’s resources industry. Participants can expect to be right at home in the Pilbara region’s BHP villages upon course completion, as the course has been developed to mirror the BHP work environment, with workplace language and policies followed. The Diversity Pathway Program run by South Metro TAFE results in a Certificate II in Construction Pathways – Building Maintenance for participants, and an additional skill set in electrical test and tag statutory compliance....

A team of researchers at James Cook University, led by Dr Bithin Datta, have successfully used an AI-based tool to analyse existing meteorological and hydrological data related to the Ross River basin area, near Townsville in Queensland. The results of the Artificial Neural Network’s (ANN) analysis found patterns that may correspond to an impending drought in the region. According to Dr Datta, ANNs are known for their exceptional pattern recognition capabilities which mimic the complex recognition and decision-making traits of the human brain. “Once trained and validated, it is capable of establishing the relationship between apparently related variables and identifies less relevant variables. These are then used to make a prediction.” This AI shows great promise for farmers, who may...