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(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) Bravus Mining and Resources communications and community relations advisor Tanya Brown with Shannara and Lucah at the Ronald McDonald House Townsville Family Room.

Bravus Mining and Resources helps bring comfort to regional families in need

Bravus Mining and Resources’ Community Partnership Program is helping provide a home away from home for the families of seriously ill regional Queensland kids receiving care at Townsville University Hospital. The Community Partnership Program offers not-for-profit businesses, groups, or associations in central and north Queensland grants of up to $10,000 for projects that enhance communities through education, skills development, health, sustainability, environmental stewardship and social welfare. Bravus Mining and Resources head of community Kate Campbell says the business is delighted to announce Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia’s Townsville Family Room as one of the successful recipients in the latest round of Community Partnership Program funding. So far in 2024, more than 14,500 people have made use of the in-hospital…

Bravus upcycles mine tech for seriously ill children

Bravus upcycles mine tech for seriously ill children

Bravus Mining and Resources is upcycling tech from retired trucks and diggers from its central Queensland Carmichael coal mine to help regional Queensland families doing it tough. Bravus head of production and site senior executive Glen Corfield said that more than fifty state-of-the-art tablets no longer needed for mining operations have been upcycled to support the work of Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia and the Salvation Army. The initiative is a collaboration between Bravus and Haultrux, a mining technology and change management business. Haultrux removed the tablets, reconditioned them and preloaded a variety of apps, from Minecraft to Messenger, in readiness for their use. “We’re proud to operate in regional Queensland and are passionate about backing the organisations and…

Regarded as one of the most comprehensive dedicated software businesses in the mining industry, Micromine brings complementary domain expertise to Weir.

Weir to acquire Micromine

Weir is accelerating its strategy for sustainable digital mining after entering a binding agreement to acquire Mining Software Holdings (Micromine) for $1.3b (£657m). Micromine is a top-tier global software provider to the mining industry, with comprehensive solutions across the upstream mining value chain. It supports critical mining operations from exploration through mine design and planning, operational scheduling and mining operations in hard ore, soft ore and underground applications. Weir chief executive Jon Stanton says the combined force of Micromine and Weir will create a sector-leading globally scaled platform to optimise performance across the mining process. “In Micromine, we are adding an established, high-quality business and proven performer that is complementary to Weir’s aftermarket-focused business model and current digital solutions,” he…

The Townsville-headquartered Bravus has been associated with the Cowboys since 2019, becoming a Platinum Partner of the NRL squad and presenting partner of the Club’s Adopt-A-School program in 2021.

Bravus playing a whole new ball game

Bravus Mining and Resources has doubled down on its support of the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys, expanding its partnership to include the club’s women’s squad. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says signing on as a Major Partner of the NRLW Cowboys is a natural next step in the organisations’ successful history of working together for the social and economic benefit of regional Queensland. “Our Carmichael mine near Clermont and our offices in Townsville and Rockhampton are all in the heart of Cowboys territory and our team members are some of the club’s biggest fans,” he said. “We were lucky enough to have Tom Dearden and Kaiden Lahrs out at the mine in February to launch our…

Fuel Farms: Fuelling Advancement

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Fuel Farms: Fuelling Advancement

A diesel-powered bogger at Newcrest’s Cadia East mine. Image: Newcrest Mining. BY AMY BLOM EMERGING technologies may be set to change the way Australian mines are powered, but diesel fuel and large-scale fuel farms are likely to remain key to many operations for years to come. Renewable energy and the concept of the electric mine have been touted as among the biggest changes ahead in mining, and while many miners have begun to adopt these technologies, researchers were also looking to diesel-powered automation that could change traditional fuel farms. The remote nature of most mines meant access to reliable power was a challenge for most, making up a large portion of overheads on a mine. To overcome this issue, many miners…

NT gold mine begins production

NT gold mine begins production

The project is located in the Tennant Creek region. Image: Emmerson Resources. BY ELIZABETH FABRI PROJECT partners Emmerson Resources and mid-tier gold producer Evolution Mining will open the first Northern Territory gold mine in more than a decade, after final approval to begin production at the high grade Edna Beryl gold operation was received in June. Emmerson’s strategy was aimed at monetising a pipeline of small high grade gold deposits within its Tennant Creek project as a low cost path to production; the company stated that it had identified 15 such mines within its tenements. The first of these, Edna Beryl, will be operated under a tribute agreement with Edna Beryl Mining Company, an operator that specialises in small mines.…

Raising the standard for industry shotcreting

Raising the standard for industry shotcreting

LEADING mining and civil shotcrete contractor Stratacrete specialises in robotic placement for underground and surface operations throughout Australia and selected international markets. Operating with sister companies Shaftlining Australia and MGE Services, StrataCrete is able to assist clients with all contracting aspects, from logistics, people, equipment and mobilisation, to on-site training requirements relating to shotcrete supply and application. With a range of robotic shotcrete placement equipment, including self-contained remote controlled units and the only underground coal approved remote unit, the company has significant experience and expertise in both coal and metalliferous mines and civil tunnelling contracts. The Shaftlining Australia division provides the service of remotely applying reinforced concrete in vertical and inclined shafts, ore passes, and ladder-ways in an underground mining…

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WA commits $3b for cleaner energy as mining giant welcomes Hydrogen Headstart

Australia is making progress towards decarbonising its industries and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with two recent developments highlighting the country’s efforts to transition towards a cleaner energy future. WA has announced a $3b investment to combat climate change and transition towards a low-carbon future. The investment focuses on energy storage, wind power generation, and transmission network upgrades, with a goal of ensuring a stable and secure energy supply for its residents. In addition, Fortescue (ASX: FMG), one of the world’s most successful iron ore companies, has welcomed the Australian government’s Hydrogen Headstart announcement in the Federal Budget, which aims to support the green hydrogen industry and reduce emissions while creating new jobs and promoting economic growth. Both initiatives represent…