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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...

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...

(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 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...

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) Workers undertaking scheduled electrical systems maintenance on the bypass circuit of the Carmichael mine’s CHPP.

Rock your work-life balance as more jobs become available at Carmichael mine

Rock your work-life balance as more jobs become available at Carmichael mine Bravus Mining and Resources and major contracting partner DRA Global are seeking to add skilled operators, technical trades and maintenance crew to the team that keeps the Carmichael mine’s Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) running smoothly. DRA Global senior vice president - APAC East Michael Carretta says the business was recruiting about 20 new site-based roles to support the operation and maintenance of the multi-million-dollar facility that processes the raw coal, sort it into grades and stockpile it for loading onto trains....

MTM Critical Metals recently undertook a study to determine whether lithium extraction from the mineral spodumene can be made more efficient.

Flash joule heating set to revolutionise lithium extraction

Flash joule heating set to revolutionise lithium extraction Initial flash joule heating (FJH) tests have shown a 92% reduction in calcination time of spodumene concentrate from a lithium mine compared to conventional processing. FJH is an advanced processing and recycling technology that is being developed to extract critical metals, including rare earth elements, titanium, nickel, cobalt and lithium from waste material such as lithium-ion batteries, e-waste and coal fly ash. The process involves the rapid and intense heating of material to directly recover critical metals and make materials more amenable to metal recovery through conventional...

Man holding gold nuggets.

Western Gold Resources inches closer to gold production

Western Gold Resources inches closer to gold production Following metallurgical test work at the Gold Duke project, Western Gold Resources (ASX:WGR) is one step closer to becoming a gold producer. Perth-based BHM Process Consultants undertook the test work to determine the amenability of the orebodies to heap leaching and carbon-in-leach (CIL) processing. Notably for Western Gold, results from this work pointed towards a low capex gold operation. Samples were taken from oxide ore stockpiles which were previously sampled as part of a trial toll-treatment program. Both a high-grade (153kg) and a low-grade (137kg) composite were formed from the stockpiles and submitted to Nagrom laboratory. The high-grade sample returned a grade of 2g/t...

Gold and Lithium Operations Show Resilience in Australian Mining Industry

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Gold and Lithium Operations Show Resilience in Australian Mining Industry

Gold and Lithium Operations Show Resilience in Australian Mining Industry Australia's mining industry has seen positive results in gold and lithium operations, with three of the country's prominent miners releasing their March quarterly production reports. Westgold Resources Westgold Resources' (ASX: WGX) Q3 production highlights saw 60,512oz of gold produced at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $2094 per oz, and the company is confident in exceeding its 2023 financial year production guidance. Westgold Resources managing director Wayne Bramwell says "our team sees additional opportunities in every one of our mines and the business functions that support them, with a view to growth, are committed to building a safe, profitable and sustainable business into (the 2024 financial year)". Gold Road Resources...

Companies looking at green hydrogen or steel projects in regional Australia will have access to a free online tool to speed investment decisions.

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Strong international demand for Australian resources and energy

Strong international demand for Australian resources and energy The fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is driving continued strong demand for Australian resources and energy as many Western nations move away from Russia to find alternative sources of supply. The Australian Government’s June 2022 Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ), from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, said international demand has led to a further surge in the price and export value of many of Australia’s resource and energy commodities over the past three months. At the same time, commodities that are essential for electric vehicles, batteries and the transition to cleaner energy are also experiencing strong demand growth, with the value of...