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North Queensland exports power Queensland’s prosperity

North Queensland exports power Queensland’s prosperity

North Queensland exports power Queensland’s prosperity A new report has highlighted the multi-billion-dollar contribution the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) north of Bowen in North Queensland makes to local, state and national economies. North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) commissioned the study to examine the economic and social impact of three Queensland east coast ports it is port authority for — Hay Point, Mackay and Abbot Point. The North Queensland Export Terminal is located within the Port of Abbot Point. The study found activity at the Port of Abbot Point contributed almost $10b to the Queensland...

(Image source: Anglo American) Anglo American project manager Malcolm Smyth and Queensland Mines Rescue Service chief executive Tim Jackson on the Moranbah South lease site.

Anglo American new cutting-edge training centre

Anglo American new cutting-edge training centre A new training centre in a prime Moranbah position will help boost mines rescue capabilities and shorten response times when incidents occur in Queensland’s Bowen Basin mining hub. Anglo American and Exxaro — which own a 50-50 joint venture steelmaking coal exploration project at Moranbah South — have leased an 18ha parcel of land to Queensland Mines Rescue Service (QMRS). The land, on the corner of Railway Road and Moranbah Access Road, is opposite the planned site for stage 3 of the Resources Centre of...

(Image source: Bravus Mining & Resources) Details about how the technology was used have been published in the international journal Animal Biotelemetry, which will help conservationists learn more about other less-tracked species.

Bravus black-throated finch project takes flight

Bravus black-throated finch project takes flight A high-tech research project between Bravus Mining and Resources and Queensland scientists has created a new model to uncover the secrets of rare bird species. The joint project with researchers from ecology consultancy E2M has provided new information about the habitat and daily movements of the black-throated finch, using an AI-supported radio tracking program. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says the latest findings from the research project are an important part of Bravus’ commitment...

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) Workers undertaking scheduled electrical systems maintenance on the bypass circuit of the Carmichael mine’s CHPP.

Rock your work-life balance as more jobs become available at Carmichael mine

Rock your work-life balance as more jobs become available at Carmichael mine Bravus Mining and Resources and major contracting partner DRA Global are seeking to add skilled operators, technical trades and maintenance crew to the team that keeps the Carmichael mine’s Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) running smoothly. DRA Global senior vice president - APAC East Michael Carretta says the business was recruiting about 20 new site-based roles to support the operation and maintenance of the multi-million-dollar facility that processes the raw coal, sort it into grades and stockpile it for loading onto trains....

Handshake signaling an agreement.

Newmont receives Papua New Guinea ICCC clearance for Newcrest acquisition

Newmont receives Papua New Guinea ICCC clearance for Newcrest acquisition Newmont Corporation has received clearance from Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Independent Consumer & Competition Commission (ICCC) to proceed with the proposed acquisition of Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM). In consultation with Newcrest, Newmont has also determined that no premerger notification under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act will be required in the United States for the transaction to move forward. Newmont president and chief executive Tom Palmer commented on the ICCC outcome. “We appreciate the ICCC in Papua New Guinea carefully reviewing and clearing our proposed acquisition of Newcrest,” he said. “We remain committed to building strong, mutually beneficial and long lasting relationships with PNG’s government and...

Mineral Resources executive general manager, people Andrea Chapman says the direct services will reduce fatigue and ensure Mineral Resources employees will have more time to spend at home with family and friends.

Mineral Resources launches direct flights from Brisbane to Pilbara

Mineral Resources launches direct flights from Brisbane to Pilbara Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has launched the first of its direct flight services between Brisbane and WA’s Pilbara region with another set to commence in February as the company seeks to expand its workforce. The inaugural flight from Brisbane to Ken’s Bore took off on January 11, with the 3700km route taking 5 hours and 45 minutes travelling west and just under five hours on the return leg. Ken’s Bore is at the heart of...

Seedling getting planted in the ground.

BHP improving Pilbara air quality one seedling at a time

BHP improving Pilbara air quality one seedling at a time Three years after partnering with Curtin University and Greening Australia to trial the use of vegetation barries to capture dust, more than 150,000 seedlings have been planted. As part of BHP’s Pilbara air quality program, seedlings were planted to capture dust in Port Hedland with all plants local native Pilbara species that perform best for dust capture. The planting profile was specifically designed maximise dust capture with the vegetation barrier covering 7ha. BHP port general manager Cindy Dunham says as the plants grow and develop, they will create a dust barrier between the company’s operations and the community. “It’s been...

The Roadmap to Zero: Discovery is the sixth report in the Roadmap to Zero Project designed to support the copper industry towards more sustainable mining.

Develop new mines urgently: International Copper Association

Develop new mines urgently: International Copper Association Artificial intelligence, geo-spatial data and emerging technologies will transform copper discovery in Australia, according to a new study published by the International Copper Association of Australia (ICAA). Roadmap to Zero: Discovery, the sixth report in the Roadmap to Zero Project, says developing new mines is now urgent, with copper mines taking an average of 24.1 years from discovery to production. In Australia, it takes 20 years and ICAA chief executive John Fennell says that whilst this country has the second biggest reserves in the...