Mine-spec stockpile and protective covers

(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...

Weir says its highly engineered technology enables critical resources to be produced using less energy, water and waste while reducing customers’ total cost of ownership.

Weir secures $48m contract for new phase of greenfield phosphate projects

Weir secures $48m contract for new phase of greenfield phosphate projects The Weir Group has been awarded a $48m (£25m) contract for separation solutions at the OCP Group’s Benguerir and Louta greenfield phosphate projects in Morocco. The full order, which includes a range of both WARMAN slurry pumps and CAVEX hydrocyclones, will be recognised in Q3 of 2024. This will support the continued construction of the Louta project and the tripling of production from the Benguerir project, where Weir has previously provided similar separation and desliming solutions based on its energy...

Bravus upcycles mine tech for seriously ill children

Bravus upcycles mine tech for seriously ill children

Bravus upcycles mine tech for seriously ill children Bravus Mining and Resources is upcycling tech from retired trucks and diggers from its central Queensland Carmichael coal mine to help regional Queensland families doing it tough. Bravus head of production and site senior executive Glen Corfield said that more than fifty state-of-the-art tablets no longer needed for mining operations have been upcycled to support the work of Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia and the Salvation Army. The initiative is a collaboration between Bravus and Haultrux, a mining technology and change...

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...

Handshake signalling close of a deal.

Inca Minerals to acquire Bramall Hills from Northwest Iron

Inca Minerals to acquire Bramall Hills from Northwest Iron Inca Minerals (ASX:ICG) has signed a tenement sale and purchase agreement with Northwest Iron for the Bramall Hills tenement. Bramall Hills covers a total area of 300km2, comprises of 105 blocks and is highly prospective for lithium with previous historical exploration only ever focusing on uranium, gold and base metals. The application was lodged in March 2023 and is currently pending approval from the WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS). Once the DMIRS has granted approval, Northwest Iron will transfer its rights, title and interest in Bramall Hills to Inca. As consideration for the tenement, Inca will issue...

Up to 1770ppm nickel was encountered at Mt Sholl.

Significant nickel anomaly defined at Mt Sholl

Significant nickel anomaly defined at Mt Sholl A significant nickel anomaly has been defined at Raiden Resources’ (ASX: RDN) Mt Sholl project in the Pilbara region of WA. First Quantum Minerals carried out an infill soil sampling program over the northern parts of Mt Sholl where previous work defined broad nickel in soil anomalism. Raiden and First Quantum has a memorandum of understanding, with First Quantum sole funding all the base metal related activities at Mt Sholl. This sampling defined a very high-grade nickel in soil anomaly that extends over several kilometres along a west-northwest trending corridor. A peak value of 1770ppm nickel was encountered with multiple...

(Image source: Serene Bedlam Photography) Selina Moyle (Audiologist), Halen Downs.

BHP and Ear Science to improve ear health of Indigenous children

BHP and Ear Science to improve ear health of Indigenous children BHP (ASX: BHP) and Ear Science Institute Australia have partnered to improve long term health outcomes for Indigenous children living in remote communities. The Healthy Ears on Country program aims to improve long-term health outcomes within Aboriginal communities across the East Pilbara region. Over three years, BHP will contribute $825k to help expand the scope of services available and support the purchase of specialist equipment, additional staff and training for local healthcare providers. BHP head of corporate affairs Meath Hammond commented on the partnership. “Access to quality health care is an ongoing challenge experienced by...

The NEXTDC Data storage technology building in Macquarie Park, NSW.

Construction starts on NEXTDC data centre in Darwin, propels NT digital economy

Construction starts on NEXTDC data centre in Darwin, propels NT digital economy Construction has commenced on a new data centre in the Northern Territory, called D1 Darwin, an $80m critical infrastructure project that will house about 1,500 racks and support up to 8MW IT load. The construction of this new NEXTDC data centre is being managed by Kapitol Group NT and will create and support up to 200 jobs. NEXTDC is Australia’s only provider of integrated edge data centre and remote operations solutions. The new centre is within walking distance from the new Charles Darwin University CBD campus and will offer critical digital infrastructure to support...