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Queens Beach State School teacher Bec Trask (back left) with Bowen Rail Company’s Lienca Nell (back right) and students with a haul from their kitchen garden.

Bravus blooms little green thumbs in Bowen community

Bravus blooms little green thumbs in Bowen community The Bowen Rail Company (BRC) is supporting the Queensland region’s littlest green thumbs through a grant to the Queens Beach State School kitchen garden program. The Bowen state school was one of four recipients of the latest round of funding from BRC’s Community Partnership Program, designed to assist not-for-profit organisations and community groups with the purchase of small assets that can make a big difference. Queens Beach is part of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program and teacher Bec Trask says the...

(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...

Weir joins International Copper Association

Weir joins International Copper Association

Weir joins International Copper Association The International Copper Association (ICA) has announced The Weir Group (Weir) as its newest member. Weir is a global leader in mining technology and innovation, this partnership reinforces ICA’s mission to connect the entire copper value chain. Weir provides world-class engineering solutions by utilising materials science expertise with intelligent automation to produce end-to-end mining technologies. Founded in 1871, Weir continues to pave the path to smart, efficient and sustainable mining. Weir’s chief executive Jon Stanton said that the company is delighted to join the ICA. “Copper has such a critical role to...

(Image source: Bravus) (L-R) Bowen Rail Company (BRC) general manager Brendan Lane, Don River Dash secretary Wanita Sparr, and BRC rollingstock maintainer Trent Williams at BRC’s rail provisioning yard north of Bowen’s Don River.

Bowen Rail Company revs up as naming rights sponsor of Bowen’s Don River Dash

Bowen Rail Company revs up as naming rights sponsor of Bowen’s Don River Dash Bowen Rail Company is revving up as the new naming rights sponsor of the Whitsunday’s favourite event, the 2024 Don River Dash off-road race. The Don River Dash 300 is a two-day off-road race that sees motorbikes, buggies and trophy trucks tackle a rugged “desert style” course through the dry riverbed of Bowen’s famous Don River. The event injects more than $4m into the local economy as thousands...

Gold production is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025.

Large scale gold mining restarts in Tennant Creek

Large scale gold mining restarts in Tennant Creek Large scale mining is set to restart in Tennant Creek with Tennant Mining beginning construction on its Nobles gold mine project in the Northern Territory. Civil work is underway at Nobles with construction and commissioning to be completed in the second quarter of 2025. Gold production is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025. The project is forecast to produce an average of 65,000ozpa of gold and it’s expected to contribute $69.9m to the Northern Territory economy each year. Initially, work will focus on mining stockpiles and tailings at the Nobles open pit mine...

The panel will provide independent advice to support the preparation of policy options on green metals and industry decarbonisation.

Expert panel established to guide green metals growth

Expert panel established to guide green metals growth A new expert advisory panel has been established to advance green metals production in Australia. Members of the green metals advisory panel were joined by Federal Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic for the first time to promote and accelerate greener metals manufacturing. The panel offers decades of experience in metals industries, financing, research, decarbonisation and industrial workforce issues. Members comprise of: Australian Steel Institute chief executive Mark Cain Australian Workers Union national secretary Paul Farrow KPMG national managing partner Paul Howes Australian Aluminium Council chief executive Marghanita Johnson...

The CAT 793 battery-electric haul truck will hit the road at BHP’s Jimblebar mine in October 2024.

BHP to receive first CAT 793 battery-electric haul truck

BHP to receive first CAT 793 battery-electric haul truck The first Early Learner CAT 793 battery-electric haul truck is on its way to BHP before it hits the road at the Jimblebar mine in WA in October 2024. Members of BHP’s operational decarbonisation team recently visited Caterpillar’s Tuscon proving ground to witness the CAT 793 haul truck in action. BHP vice president of operational decarbonisation Dan Heal says this is an exciting time for the company. “It’s incredibly exciting to be here in Tucson seeing this battery-electric truck in action,” he said. “Not only do these trials represent an...

Architect plans for $100m mining museum

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Architect plans for $100m mining museum

Image: Cox Architecture. BY ELIZABETH FABRI FORMER WA Government architect Steve Woodland has unveiled plans to build a $100 million mining museum in Perth to pay homage to the State’s rich mining history. Mr Woodland, who now works as a principal director at architecture firm Cox, said the proposed museum would act as an educational facility for children, and a place for events and celebrations. “The Museum of Mining WA could offer experiences like no other in the world,” Mr Woodland said. “Mining is in many ways a central part of who we are and yet our visitors see very little evidence of it in our city. “Many visitors are surprised — and disappointed — that it...