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Bowen High students unlock ‘export level’ at Abbot Point

Bowen High students unlock ‘export level’ at Abbot Point

Abbot Point Operations (APO) has taken a group of Bowen State High School students on a deep dive into the operations of Australia’s most northern deepwater export port. The year seven students participated in a two-day learning experience at Bowen’s North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) gaining a fascinating insight into the stages of resources production and learning how the terminal plays a vital part in the pit-to-port process. The learnings from the site tour were then applied at a school ‘Pit to Port’ workshop delivered by the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA), the education arm of the Queensland Resources Council. Bowen State High School principal Robert Harris said the two-day program was a special educational experience for the students.…

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden in front of his haul truck ride.

Digging coal is the goal for Cowboys co-captain

Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden has shown he’d have no trouble swapping footy boots for steel caps in the distant future when he’s ready to transition to a life after rugby league. The superstar five-eighth looked right at home behind the wheel of a massive Caterpillar 796AC haul truck during a trip to the Carmichael mine to shoot the new “Digging Coal, Kicking Goals” campaign that celebrates the Platinum Partnership between Bravus Mining and Resources and the Cowboys. Mr Dearden says the visit, including a lap of mining operations sitting in the haul truck’s trainer’s seat, gave him an even greater appreciation of what the partnership between the Townsville-headquartered business and National Rugby League club meant to regional Queenslanders. “My dad…

The North Queensland Export Terminal features "turtle-friendly" amber lighting on its infrastructure.

Queensland turtle hatchlings’ glowing first journey

Design features at the North Queensland Export Terminal north of Bowen are ensuring turtle hatchlings see the light as nature intended. Abbot Point Operations manages the operations and maintenance of the multi-billion-dollar facility and has incorporated “turtle-friendly” amber lighting on terminal infrastructure visible from the ocean, to allow hatchlings a smoother path to the sea. Abbot Point Operations general manager Damien Dederer says the specially designed lighting is just one example of how smart thinking and smart technology supports ecosystems to thrive around an operating port. “The North Queensland Export Terminal is one of Queensland’s busiest ports, exporting about the same total volumes as the Port of Brisbane did in the last financial year,” he said. “The greater Port of…

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 play in the energy transition and full value chain approach is required to accelerate the productivity and sustainability improvements needed to support future demand,” he said. “Delivering the…

The Australian Mining Review

Mining investment crucial for Australia’s economic growth

Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Tania Constable has emphasised the pivotal role of mining investment in driving Australia’s economic growth. In a statement, Ms Constable highlighted the significant contribution of the minerals industry to the country’s prosperity and urged the Federal Government to prioritise policies that support and attract investment in the sector. Australia’s minerals industry has been the backbone of the economy, generating substantial export earnings and tax revenue, and laying the foundation for this year’s Federal Budget surplus. Ms Constable stressed that sustaining this economic success requires a renewed focus on mining investment, particularly in light of the challenging economic climate and the urgent need to transition to a net-zero emissions future. “The minerals industry is an…

Deloitte sees commodities boost for WA miners

Deloitte sees commodities boost for WA miners

By Cameron Drummond WA companies are prospering off a commodity rebound, with Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), Pilbara Minerals (PLS) and Resolute Mining among a group recording market cap increases. The Deloitte WA Index rose in April with the market capitalisation of WA-listed companies increasing by 9 per cent to $136.2 billion. Deloitte Clients & Markets Partner WA Tim Richards said the index’s performance was boosted by the month’s strong commodity prices. “April’s result, which follows a 5.9 per cent rise in March, was primarily driven by crude oil reaching its highest price in 2016 and iron ore climbing to US$64.50 per tonne at the end of the month,” Mr Richards said. “This spurred on investors, as demonstrated by the market…

Facilities, tools and training to deliver superior overhaul services

Facilities, tools and training to deliver superior overhaul services

SPECIALISING in repairs, maintenance and modifications to heavy earthmoving and surface mining equipment, MJD Mechanical Services also has the facilities, specialised tooling and training for the overhaul of components to complete machine overhauls. MJD Mechanical has extensive experience with surface mining equipment, specialising in dozers, loaders, off-highway trucks, graders, diggers and scrapers. All requirements for complete machine overhaul are available on the company’s site including, fitters, boilermakers, engineering, blast and paint. MJD Mechanical carries out site equipment compliance on new machines and assembly of machines in component form, sent direct to its site from Brisbane wharf for assembly, site spec, repairs as required and commissioning. This allows heavy haulage to move equipment to mine sites in mostly-assembled form, due to…

Coal industry needs solid message: BHP

Coal industry needs solid message: BHP

By Courtney Pearson October 7, 2015 THE coal industry is losing in the public perception stakes because it lacks a unified message, according to BHP Billiton coal president Mike Henry. “It would be fair to say that as we stand here today, in the court of public opinion, the ‘no coal’ camp has been more effective,” Mr Henry told the American Chamber of Commerce. “Anti-coal activism has been building momentum over many years.” Groups determined to shut down coal completely were influencing public perception, he said. Greenpeace report The Energy evolution claimed that fossil fuels could be phased out by 2050, and according to Mr Henry recent research conducted for the industry indicated there was a widespread public view that…