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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...

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Mining Luminary Madden Mining's new range of LED cap lamps. Cap lamps have been around for almost as long as mining itself. The need for hands free lighting is imperative for safe and efficient work underground but there are cap lamps and there are cap lamps. Just like any tool of the trade, there are lamps that get the job done and lamps that excel and Madden Mining’s cordless cap lamps are firmly planted in the latter category. If you have worked underground for any length of time and suffered the inconvenience of a corded cap lamp, then you will instantly appreciate the tangle-free freedom that Madden’s LED lamps provide. This freedom...

(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...

(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...

The contract involves delivering the 3km underground link drive for the Jericho and Eloise decline.

PYBAR awarded $149m underground services contract

PYBAR awarded $149m underground services contract Underground mining contractor PYBAR has been awarded a four year contract to provide services at the Eloise copper mine complex in Queensland. Valued at $149m, the contract involves delivering the 3km underground link drive for the Jericho and Eloise decline which lies 125m below surface, plus 600m of development for stockpiles. Owned by AIC Mines (ASX: AIC), the Eloise mine was commissioned in 1996 and since then has mined over 13.5mt of ore grading 2.8% copper and 0.8g/t gold to produce 350kt of copper and 180koz of gold in concentrate. Current operations consist of an...

Battery run for Perth plant

Battery run for Perth plant

Battery run for Perth plant ADVANCED battery materials development company Australian Mines Limited (ASX: AUZ) has commenced production runs at its Perth demonstration plant to supply battery grade nickel sulphate and cobalt sulphate crystals to potential offtake partners. Nickel sulphate and cobalt sulphate are critical materials for the production of lithium ion batteries, with the 2019 Deloitte Battery Electric Vehicles report predicting 21m electric vehicles on the road globally by 2030. Australian Mines’ focus is to secure binding offtake agreements and financing for its fully-owned Sconi cobalt-nickel-scandium project in North Queensland. Australian Mines managing director Benjamin Bell said Sconi was expected to be a low-cost, ethical source of high-grade technology metals at a time of huge demand for these commodities,...

Veteran prospector condemns WA red tape

Veteran prospector condemns WA red tape

AUSTRALIAN prospector and mining entrepreneur Mark Creasy has spoken out about government regulations making it hard for explorers and prospectors to break new ground in WA. Speaking at the launch of The Miners — Stories from the Industry that Drives Modern Australia by veteran mining journalist Barry Avery, Mr Creasy expressed candid opinions on the future of mineral exploration and development in Australia, and the evolution of the resources sector in recent decades. “Exploration prospecting is, on the average, a losing business,” Mr Creasy said. “But if you’re going to encourage people to invest – whether it’s their labour or their capital – you need to try and keep the costs of entry as low as possible. “Our governments compete...

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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...