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(Image source: Bravus Mining & Resources) Details about how the technology was used have been published in the international journal Animal Biotelemetry, which will help conservationists learn more about other less-tracked species.

Bravus black-throated finch project takes flight

Bravus black-throated finch project takes flight A high-tech research project between Bravus Mining and Resources and Queensland scientists has created a new model to uncover the secrets of rare bird species. The joint project with researchers from ecology consultancy E2M has provided new information about the habitat and daily movements of the black-throated finch, using an AI-supported radio tracking program. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says the latest findings from the research project are an important part of Bravus’ commitment...

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

Queensland turtle hatchlings’ glowing first journey

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...

(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....

(Image source: Weir) The value of the agreement has not been disclosed.

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Weir wins supply contract in Namibia

Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150tph crushing and screening plant for Bezant’s Hope and Gorob copper-gold project in Namibia.

Japan energy giant report into Queensland green hydrogen supply chain

Japan energy giant report into Queensland green hydrogen supply chain

The official energy and hydrogen supplier for the Tokyo Olympics will be launching a report into the establishment of a commercial scale, carbon-dioxide-free hydrogen supply chain between Japan and Queensland. Japan’s largest oil company, ENEOS Corporation, which holds about 50% market share of petrol sales in Japan, will study one of the latest hydrogen transport and storage technologies called methylcyclohexane (MCH). It comes after the Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk met with ENEOS Corporation senior executives during her trip to Tokyo to secure the 2032 Olympics. “This is an exciting development for Queensland as we are working hard to develop our sustainable hydrogen industry and leverage the solar resources already developed and to be developed in the future,” the Premier said....

Carrapateena project rolls on with key milestones

Carrapateena project rolls on with key milestones

The Carrapateena Tjati Decline schematic. image: OZ Minerals. By Reuben Adams OZ Minerals’ proposed $975 million Carrapateena copper mine in South Australia has passed two key milestones ahead of a final approvals process by the company board in 2017. Representatives from OZ Minerals and Traditional Owners, the Kokatha people, travelled to the site to sign a landmark agreement to partner on the project. Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation chairman Chris Larkin said the partnering agreement, ‘NGANAMPA PALYANKU KANYINTJAKU’ translated from Kokatha meant “keeping the future good for all of us”. “This encapsulates the outcome of the process and the feelings of my community,” he said. South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill also...

Aerial view of the Kathleen Valley lithium project.

Liontown Resources executes $1b underground mining contract with Byrnecut Australia

Liontown Resources executes $1b underground mining contract with Byrnecut Australia Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) has executed a $1b contract with Byrnecut Australia for underground mining services at the Kathleen Valley lithium project. In August 2023, a letter of award was issued and the execution of the contract between both companies is the final milestone in the highly competitive and technically comprehensive tender process. Preparatory works are underway at Kathleen Valley ahead of Byrnecut’s mobilisation in the coming weeks, with the development of multiple declines from the Mt Mann box cut estimated to commence on schedule in November 2023. The $1b contract will last four years and comprises operating costs,...

Local industry supplier offering comprehensive range of equipment and services

Local industry supplier offering comprehensive range of equipment and services

Agri Services Perenjori owner-operator Rodney Desmond has been present for every stage of his company’s development: from the time a single geologist turned up wanting to establish a mine site and needing all kinds of equipment to today, when big-name operators rely on the company for its supply of general rural and mining merchandise. Agri Services Perenjori provides a range of general-purpose supplies such as fencing as well as items more specific to the needs of mining companies, such as water pumps and poly-piping. The company also offers charter services plus bus and coach transfers for fly in, fly out workers, with vehicles seating up to 57 people.