Truflo Pumping Systems – Dependable mine dewatering systems

(Image source: Weir) Weir’s redefined flowsheet solution includes market leading Enduron® HPGR technology.

Weir awarded $102m (£53m) redefined flowsheet contract for Reko Diq greenfield copper-gold project in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

Weir awarded $102m (£53m) redefined flowsheet contract for Reko Diq greenfield copper-gold project in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province The first call-off order of $50m (£26m), which includes both ENDURON® large format High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) and wet screens, will be recognised in Q3 with the remaining orders booked later in 2024 and early 2025. Weir Group (Weir), a global mining technology leader, has been awarded the contract to provide industry-leading energy efficient, sustainable solutions to the Reko Diq copper-gold project, a 50% owned greenfield development by Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick). The tier one copper project is located in the Chagai district of Balochistan...

Juniors warm up inside Bravus Arena.

Bravus Mining & Rockhampton Basketball gear up for season 2024

Bravus Mining & Rockhampton Basketball gear up for season 2024 Bravus Mining and Resources will be cheering up a storm when the Rockhampton Cyclones and Rockets take to Bravus Arena on Saturday (13 April) for the start of the 2024 NBL1 North Season. The owner and operator of the Carmichael mine near Clermont in central Queensland has been a Major Partner of Rockhampton Basketball since 2018. Bravus Mining and Resources head of community Kate Campbell says a ticket to round one against the Townsville Flames and Heat is hot property in the business’ Victoria Parade office. Rockhampton and Townsville are the primary FIFO hubs for the more than 1,200 regional...

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) Regular fitness classes are among the activities offered to staff at Carmichael mine through the ‘building a happier and healthier Carmichael community’ initiative.

Bravus shortlisted at Queensland Mining Awards

Bravus shortlisted at Queensland Mining Awards Bravus Mining and Resources has been recognised as an industry leader at the Queensland Mining Awards (QMA). Activities at the Carmichael mine in central Queensland have been shortlisted for the environmental award and the community, staff engagement or equal opportunity award at the QMAs. Bravus chief operating officer Mick Crowe says it was a honour to be up for two awards. “We’re proud to have met our commitments to local employment, local procurement and the environment during construction of the mine...

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) Members of the E2M research team downloading data from one of the 10 bioacoustics recorders installed on the Carmichael mining lease and conservation area.

Queensland research maps movements and behaviours of black-throated finch

Queensland research maps movements and behaviours of black-throated finch Queensland researchers have mapped the habitat and movements of the black-throated finch in a never-before-seen level of detail, as part of Bravus Mining and Resources commitment to managing the environment. The findings are the latest from a five-year joint research program between Bravus Mining and Resources and researchers from ecology consultancy E2M and have been published in the peer-reviewed and highly respected international scientific journal PLOS One. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says...

Mining pit operations in WA’s Pilbara.

SRG Global secures $65m worth of contracts

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...

(Image source: Fortescue) The Billion Opportunities program supports individual First Nations businesses, helping build a stronger and more resilient economic future.

Fortescue celebrates $5b milestone in First Nations contracts

Fortescue celebrates $5b milestone in First Nations contracts Fortescue’s (ASX: FMG) Billion Opportunities program has celebrated more than $5b in contracts and sub-contracts awarded to 200 First Nations businesses since its launch in 2011. Focusing on sustainable development, the Billion Opportunities program supports individual First Nations businesses, helping build a stronger and more resilient economic future. To amplify the program’s impact, Fortescue has been in partnership with ANZ since 2017 to provide funding to First Nations businesses. Fortescue chief executive Dino Otranto commented on the program. “The success of the Billion Opportunities program is credit...

Western Range spends of $1b with WA businesses.

Western Range mine spends big with local businesses

Western Range mine spends big with local businesses A total of $1b in contracts has been awarded to WA businesses as construction progresses at the Western Range mine in Pilbara, WA. The mine, a joint venture between the world’s largest iron ore producer Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) (54%) and the world’s biggest steelmaker China Baowu Steel Group Co. Ltd (46%), is targeting the start of production in 2025 of 25mtpa of iron ore. Last year, Rio Tinto spent $8.6b across more than 2400 suppliers, with $618m spent with Pilbara-based businesses and a record $504m spent with indigenous WA businesses. Rio Tinto iron ore chief executive Simon Trott says...

With a total of $43.1b in company tax paid, along with $31.5b in royalties, the mining sector paid a combined $74.6b in FY23.

Mining industry is nation’s biggest taxpayer

Mining industry is nation’s biggest taxpayer The latest Australian Tax Office (ATO) Tax Transparency Report shows that the nation’s mining industry is the biggest taxpayer for the second consecutive year. With a total of $43.1b in company tax paid, along with $31.5b in royalties, the mining sector paid a combined $74.6b in FY23. Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Tania Constable comments on this. “Mining companies make up more than half of Australia’s top 20 largest taxpayers, with Rio Tinto, BHP, and Glencore taking the top three spots,” she said. “In 2022-23, the...