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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,...

Northern Star Resources strengthens portfolio with Millrose purchase Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) has strengthened its portfolio with the purchase of the Millrose project from Strickland Metals (ASX:STK) for $61m. Strickland has received a $2m cash deposit and will receive cash consideration of $39m payable on completion of the transaction which is expected to be no later than 30 business days. Northern Star will also issue 1.5m fully paid ordinary shares which will be issued upon completion of the transaction and subject to 12 months escrow. Located 40km east of Northern Star’s Jundee operations in WA, the Millrose project has a mineral resource of 346koz of gold at a grade...

BHP releases sixth Reconciliation Action Plan Mining giant BHP (ASX:BHP) has released its sixth Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and its second Elevate RAP. The RAP was developed in collaboration with various representatives from Traditional Owner groups, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, communities, organisation and peak bodies across the country. It was developed through an extensive consultation process which involved nine forums over eight months held in every region BHP operates in. The plan outlines BHP’s approach to respectful engagement and agreement-making, economic and community development, cultural understanding and advocacy to advance national reconciliation and the interest of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. BHP president Australia Geraldine Slattery said...

ECU to host Professional Chair in Mining Work Health and Safety Edith Cowan University (ECU) is the successful applicant for a new mining sector initiative, the Professional Chair in Mining Work Health and Safety. Funded as part of the State Government’s commitment to the mental awareness, respect and safety (MARS) program, the professional chair will bring tertiary institutions, government and industry together to develop undergraduate and postgraduate education for future mining industry workers. The initiative will also create and oversee a leading-edge research centre for mining work health and safety. Launched by the State Government in December 2021, the MARS program boosts responses to mental health, mine safety and...

CopperString $1b boost to unlock Queensland vanadium industry A $20m early works package for engineering and geotechnical work has been awarded to CIMIC Group companies UGL and CPB Contractors for CopperString 2032’s early works. It was announced at the official opening of Vecco Group’s $26m Townsville vanadium battery manufacturing facility. The new facility will produce the electrolyte needed to manufacture vanadium batteries, which last longer than lithium-ion batteries, at up to 20 years and have lower rates of degradation while being almost 100% recyclable. Queensland’s coal royalties will also boost CopperString 2032 by $1b, with $594m committed to start construction over the next financial year. The...