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(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’ 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 says the business is delighted to announce Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia’s Townsville Family Room as one of the successful recipients in the latest round of Community Partnership Program funding. So far in 2024, more than 14,500 people have made use of the in-hospital…

(Image source: CIMIC Group) In total, the contracts will provide approximately $150 million in revenue for UGL across multiple years.

UGL unlocks $150m in contracts

CIMIC Group company UGL has been awarded several new contracts and contract extensions with existing WA clients: Alcoa (ASX: AAI), bp, Chevron and Woodside (ASX: WDX). UGL has been awarded a contract with Chevron Australia for construction services, supporting the installation of modules, equipment, structure, piping and electrical and instrumentation works. Additionally, UGL has received an 11-month contract extension for the supply of services to Alcoa’s mining and refining operations in WA for the continued management and execution of mechanical, electrical and access services for maintenance work. UGL has also received a two-year contract extension on the supply of maintenance, tank turn around and construction services to BP at the Kwinana Energy Hub. A one-year extension of a non-binding Framework…

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…

(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 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 of competitors and motorsport enthusiasts from across Australia descend on Bowen and the Whitsundays each September. Bowen Rail Company general manager Brendan Lane said the company was delighted to partner with an event that showcased Bowen and the Whitsundays to the world. “This is the sixth year of the Don River Dash…

Australian Mining Review

Federal Government announces $392m program to boost industry growth

The Federal Government has announced a new $392m Industry Growth Program, designed to provide support and advice to small-to-medium businesses and start-ups. The program aims to help these businesses commercialise their ideas and expand, providing grants and mentorship to increase the pipeline of investment-ready projects for the $15b National Reconstruction Fund. This investment is part of a broader commitment to industry growth, which includes a $101m investment in the responsible development of Australia’s quantum and artificial intelligence industries. This funding will be used in conjunction with Australia’s National Quantum Strategy, which was announced last week, and the $15b National Reconstruction Fund to position Australia as a leader in technological advancements that will shape the future. The Federal Government is also…

QLD to host World Mining Congress

QLD to host World Mining Congress

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has been selected to host the four day conference. Image: BCEC By Elizabeth Fabri BRISBANE has secured a bid to host one of the world’s largest international mining events, which is expected to attract more than 2000 delegates from 40 countries. The 26th World Mining Congress (WMC), held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) in July 2021 over four days, would put a spotlight on Australia’s innovation leadership in the mining sector. Led by CSIRO in partnership with the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), the conference was expected to generate $5 million in economic benefits to the State. CSIRO energy research director for coal mining Dr Hua Guo said mining innovation was…

At liberty to explore opportunities

At liberty to explore opportunities

DESPITE the tough economic conditions of the past year, Independence Group has ended 2012 on a high, and will continue to transform itself from a junior explorer to a successful multi-commodity producer in the coming year. Company highlights during 2012 have included the announcement of record production levels at the flagship Long Nickel mine; significant construction headway at the Tropicana gold project; and completion of a $115.5 million equity raising. Furthermore, the company expects to more than double its revenue – which was $216.6 million for the 2011 to 2012 financial year – once production begins at Tropicana, 330km northeast of Kalgoorlie, towards the end of next year. In the company’s 2012 annual report, Independence Group chairman Peter Bilbe said…

Stokes swallows Coates for $517m

Stokes swallows Coates for $517m

Coates Hire is one of Australia’s largest industrial equipment hire businesses. Image: Coates Hire. BY CAMERON DRUMMOND SEVEN Group Holdings will take 100 per cent ownership of Australia’s largest equipment company Coates Hire in a deal worth $517m. Seven Group will acquire the remaining 53.3 per cent interest from Carlyle Asia Partners as part of a strategy to boost industrial services division in Australia. Originally established in 1885 as a small Melbourne-based engineering company, Coates Hire is one of the most recognisable names in the equipment hire industry. It has more than 200 branches across Australia and provides a wide range of products including earthmoving and access equipment. A consortium comprised of Seven Group, Carlyle and other minority owners acquired…