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Autonomous copper refining at Olympic Dam

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Autonomous copper refining at Olympic Dam

BHP (ASX: BHP) is driving safety in copper refining at its Olympic Dam refinery in South Australia with a fully enclosed and automated robotic cathode stripping machine.

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) A drone taking flight within the study area.

Bravus Mining and Resources takes groundwater monitoring to new heights at the Carmichael mine

Bravus Mining and Resources takes groundwater monitoring to new heights at the Carmichael mine Bravus Mining and Resources' high-tech approach to groundwater research near the Carmichael mine in central Queensland has earned national recognition in a prestigious industry award. The regional Queensland business has been named a finalist in the Excellence in Environmental Management and Sustainability category at the 2024 Australian Mining Prospect Awards for applying military-grade drone technology to discover and protect previously unknown groundwater springs. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says the company has partnered with Eco Logical Australia to add multispectral and thermal imaging to...

WA tradie claims global podium finish

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WA tradie claims global podium finish

WesTrac field service technician Leon Archibald was crowned runner-up in the Caterpillar Global Dealership Technician Challenge in the US.

Bowen Tennis Association President Walter Morris and Bowen Rail Safety Coordinator Mandy Evans rally together at Bowen Tennis.

Game, set, match: Bowen Rail Company serves up a win for the community

Game, set, match: Bowen Rail Company serves up a win for the community Bowen Tennis Association has scored big with a Bowen Rail Company (BRC) grant to support the development of the region’s next generation of tennis stars. The 95-year-old club was one of four recent grant recipients of Bowen Rail Company’s Community Partnership Program, which supports local not-for-profit organisations and community groups with the purchase of small assets that can make a big difference. Bowen Tennis Association president Walter Morris says the Bowen Rail Company’s...

Mineral sands mine starts up

Mineral sands mine starts up

By Courtney Pearson 4 November, 2015 SMALL-cap junior MZI Resources has begun production at its Keysbrook mineral sands mine days after completing a major capital raising. The Keysbrook mine, south of Perth, started production at the end of October, three weeks ahead of schedule and on budget, with first sales targeted for late December. “The Keysbrook project is performing exceedingly well and we now look forward to commencing product sales later this year,” MZI Resources managing director Trevor Matthews said. The mine would be progressively commissioned to reach full capacity during the December quarter, to produce more than 95,000t of leucoxene and zircon products annually. Heavy mineral concentrate from Keysbrook would be transported about 130km to Doral’s mineral separation plant...

International energy expert working to keep mines moving smoothly

International energy expert working to keep mines moving smoothly

LEADING multinational energy company TOTAL, incorporating its Australian lubricants division TOTAL Oil Australia, has more than 96,000 employees and operations in 130 countries. Together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, TOTAL is the fifth largest publicly-traded, integrated, international oil and gas company in the world, commanding a strong market presence for the supply of fuels and lubricants to its mining customers. TOTAL’s commitment to innovative solutions and products encompasses all areas of mining operations, from the supply of fuels and lubricants to expert technical support and world-class service. The company develops new automotive and industrial lubricants with high performance levels to extend engine life and improve performance. Not only do these lubricants protect the engine, they transmit power and facilitate gear...

(Image source: Brightstar Resources) Brightstar board and management with BTR001 gold doré bar.

Maiden gold pour completed at Menzies

Maiden gold pour completed at Menzies The first gold bars have been poured at Brightstar Resources’ (ASX: BTR) Menzies gold project in WA. This gold pour marks Brightstar’s first gold from the Selkirk joint venture. Brightstar has a 50:50 profit sharing joint venture with BML Ventures to exploit the Selkirk deposit at Menzies which has a mineral resource estimate of 11,500oz at 2.15g/t gold. BML is responsible for all capital costs, mining and haulage, and the joint venture has a toll treating agreement with St Barbara (ASX: SBM) to process ore from Selkirk at Leonora. Brightstar managing director Alex Rovira says the company...

High-capacity battery energy storage system.

WA Government awards more than $1b in contracts for battery energy storage systems

WA Government awards more than $1b in contracts for battery energy storage systems The WA State Government has awarded more than $1b in contracts to deliver new battery energy storage systems in Kwinana and Collie. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co was contracted to supply around 300 EnerC Plus containerised liquid-cooling battery systems for Kwinana Battery Stage Two and around 650 EnerC Plus for Collie. Further, Power Electrics will deliver 72 inverters for the Kwinana battery and 160 inverters for the Collier battery. WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston commented on the contracts. “Contemporary Amperex Technology is a global leader of new energy innovative technologies, providing more than 600 battery units for Kwinana Battery...