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(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) (L-R) WRC Mayor Ry Collins and BRC general manage Brendan Lane at the official opening of the Collinsville pump track.

Collinsville kids ride high at Bowen Rail Company-funded ‘pump’ bike track

Collinsville kids ride high at Bowen Rail Company-funded ‘pump’ bike track There were plenty of thrills and a couple of spills as Bowen Rail Company and Collinsville residents celebrated the official opening of the Queensland town’s eagerly anticipated $300,000 ‘pump’ bike track. Located in Darcy Munro Park, the Collinsville pump track is designed for skateboarders, bike and scooter riders to make their way over a series of rollers, jumps and berms by generating momentum through up and down body movements, instead of pedalling or pushing. Bowen Rail Company fully-funded the...

(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...

The Townsville-headquartered Bravus has been associated with the Cowboys since 2019, becoming a Platinum Partner of the NRL squad and presenting partner of the Club’s Adopt-A-School program in 2021.

Bravus playing a whole new ball game

Bravus playing a whole new ball game Bravus Mining and Resources has doubled down on its support of the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys, expanding its partnership to include the club’s women’s squad. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says signing on as a Major Partner of the NRLW Cowboys is a natural next step in the organisations’ successful history of working together for the social and economic benefit of regional Queensland. “Our Carmichael mine near Clermont and our offices in Townsville and Rockhampton are...

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...

Year-end high for resources

Year-end high for resources

Final trade data for the 2019-2020 financial year has reconfirmed that Australia’s resources sector is bolstering the economy. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows commodity exports reached $287b in 2019-2020, of which iron ore was worth $102b. Resource and energy commodity exports have grown 3.5% since 2018-2019. Gold is also forecast to become the third largest commodity export after iron ore and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2020-2021. Gold exports was $24b in 2019-2020 and forecast to reach $32b in 2020-2021. Federal Resources, Water and Northern Australian Minister Keith Pitt said the resources sector will support jobs and growth as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Australia’s success in becoming a top supplier of iron ore and gold...

Hexagon equips the world’s first fully autonomous road trains at Mineral Resources’ Onslow Iron project in the Pilbara, WA.

World-first autonomous road train for Onslow Iron project in Pilbara, WA

World-first autonomous road train for Onslow Iron project in Pilbara, WA Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) will deploy the world’s first fully autonomous road trains equipped with autonomous haulage solutions, thanks to a landmark agreement with specialists Hexagon AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B). The fleet of 120 road trains has been designed and developed for the diversified miner’s flagship Onslow Iron project in WA, thereby ensuring safer, more sustainable and more productive transport activities for the project. MinRes chief executive of mining services Mike Grey says the company is excited to cement its partnership with Hexagon to deliver...

These boots are made for mining

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These boots are made for mining

A NEW waterproof boot that offers both comfort and safety is gaining popularity at mining sites. The Crawford boot, designed by podiatrist Penny Crawford, offers a footwear solution for Australian miners that answers many of their problems. Her award-winning gumboot has a specially designed insert that ensures the boot fits without any looseness, and is waterproof. After working in regional NSW for almost 30 years, Penny has treated numerous foot and ankle issues as a result of miners, primarily underground workers, wearing unsupportive boots. "A typical gumboot just doesn't fit. And the Crawford boot addresses that issue with my WedgeTech system, an insert in different sizes, that sits in the pockets at the front of the boot," Penny said. "The...

Antipa Minerals signs $60m farm-in deal

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Antipa Minerals signs $60m farm-in deal

Antipa Minerals signs $60m farm-in deal ANTIPA Minerals (ASX: AZY) has entered into a $60m farm-in agreement and exploration joint venture agreement with gold miner Newcrest. The agreement covers the southern part of Antipa Minerals’ 100pc-owned exploration ground in the Paterson province of WA, now known as the Wilki project. The Wilki project abuts Newcrest’s Telfer mine for gold and copper and its O’Callaghans deposit. Under the deal Newcrest has the option to acquire a 75pc interest in the joint venture for Wilki. Also, Newcrest has entered into an agreement with Antipa Minerals to acquire a 9.9pc shareholding in the Australian company through a $3.9m share placement. Antipa Minerals chairman Stephen Power said the agreements with Newcrest will ensure a...