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(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) A Bowen Rail Company trail hauling coal from the Carmichael mine along the Carmichael Rail Network.

No Detours ahead as fauna- friendly crossings share the line on the Carmichael Rail Network

No Detours ahead as fauna- friendly crossings share the line on the Carmichael Rail Network Coal from Bravus Mining and Resources’ Carmichael mine near Clermont in central Queensland is making its way to port on a rail line where cutting edge freight technologies are rivalled by the sophistication of fauna-friendly crossings. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says the 200km Carmichael Rail Network includes hundreds of design features to support local biodiversity on a line also setting new standards for freight transport. “The design means not only does our coal get to...

(Image source: Bowen Rail Company) From L-R: Netball Association secretary Michelle Bossen and Cyclones players with Bowen Rail Company health, safety and community manager Marty Trask with Bowen in their refurbished kitchen.

Bowen Netball scores big with Bowen Rail Company’s Community Partnership Program

Bowen Netball scores big with Bowen Rail Company’s Community Partnership Program Bowen’s Cyclones netballers have swapped their bibs for aprons thanks to a Bowen Rail Company (BRC) community grant to refurbish their canteen kitchen and keep their club on track. Bowen Netball Association was one of four grant recipients in the latest round of Bowen Rail Company’s Community Partnership Program, which supports local not-for-profit organisations and community groups with the purchase of small assets that can make a big difference. Bowen Netball secretary Michelle...

Purple trays hit the pit as part of Carmichael mine Peer Supporter Program

Purple trays hit the pit as part of Carmichael mine Peer Supporter Program

Purple trays hit the pit as part of Carmichael mine Peer Supporter Program Bravus Mining and Resources has unveiled the newest and biggest Peer Supporters for the industry-leading mental health program run at its Carmichael mine near Clermont in central Queensland. Bravus Mining and Resources health and safety manager Graeme Furnell said two of the operation’s fleet of 200t CAT 796AC mining trucks had been fitted with trays painted in ‘Peer Supporter purple’ to remind the workforce that support is available should they be going...

Iluka Gives Green Light For $1.2b Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery Stage 3

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Iluka Gives Green Light For $1.2b Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery Stage 3

The board of Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) has approved the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery (Phase 3) development in Western Australia. The decision followed the achievement of two central milestones associated with the project: completion of the feasibility study, demonstrating solid economics and significant potential for growth; and agreement of a risk sharing arrangement with the Australian Government, including through a non-recourse loan under the Australian Government’s $2 billion Critical Minerals Facility, administered by Export Finance Australia (EFA). Phase 3 will deliver a fully integrated refinery for the production of separated rare earth oxides at Eneabba, north of Peth. The refinery will be capable of processing rare earth feedstocks sourced from both Iluka’s portfolio and from a range of potential third party...

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Core Lithium’s milestones propel Australian lithium industry towards a renewable future

Core Lithium's milestones propel Australian lithium industry towards a renewable future In an increasingly renewable-focused world, Core Lithium's (ASX: CSO) recent milestones not only solidify its position in the global lithium market but also drive the Australian lithium industry towards a sustainable future. The granting of mining authorisation for the BP33 underground project and the commencement of the maiden shipment of spodumene concentrate underscore Core Lithium's commitment to meeting the rising global demand for lithium, a crucial resource for renewable energy technologies. Australia is known for its rich lithium deposits, and Core Lithium is at the forefront...

Making way for the future with mobile and semi-mobile plants

Making way for the future with mobile and semi-mobile plants

CELEBRATING another achievement, ThyssenKrupp has secured a contract with Kalumbila Minerals, a subsidiary of Canadian-based First Quantum Minerals, to perform primary crushing at the company’s new Sentinel mine in Zambia. The Sentinel copper deposit is located west of Solwezi and is part of the Trident project, which comprises five prospecting licenses covering 2300 square kilometres. Part of Kalumbila’s planned investment rests with ThyssenKrupp, and incorporates three semi-mobile crushing plants, including a suitable transport crawler for crusher plant relocation, at a cost of almost 40 million Euros. Each of the plants, scheduled to produce 3600 tonnes per hour of copper ore following commissioning in 2013, is equipped with ThyssenKrupp’s KB 63-89 gyratory crusher – the most powerful in its class. These...

Aerial view of a tailings dam and processing plant in the Northern Territory.

Rio Tinto releases information of tailings facilities in alignment with GISTM requirements

Rio Tinto releases information of tailings facilities in alignment with GISTM requirements Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) has released detailed information on 14 of its global tailings facilities and their progress towards conformance with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). These tailings facilities are those rated very high or extreme under GISTM classifications, based on the highest potential consequences in the extremely unlikely event of a failure. Rio Tinto chief technology officer Mark Davies commented on the release of information. “Since the tragic failure of the tailings facility at Brumadinho in Brazil in 2019, the entire industry has been working to improve the...