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Keech Bendigo’s 90-Year Legacy Leading the G.E.T Market and Beyond The Derwent Industries – Keech Bendigo business unit represents 90 years of excellence in Australian manufacturing, rooted in the rich heritage of our Bendigo foundry. This legacy has established us as a leader in the Ground Engaging Tools (G.E.T) market, both domestically and internationally, with a reputation for innovation, expertise, and superior craftsmanship. As the only 100% Australian-owned and operated G.E.T manufacturer, we produce our entire range at the Keech facility in Bendigo, Victoria. By maintaining all production in-house, we ensure stringent quality control and support Australian industry, avoiding reliance on offshore imports. Our latest innovation, the FEENX range, is a testament to this history. Developed over two years, it…

BY ELIZABETH FABRI CHINA Molybdenum Company (CMOC) and Sumitomo have greenlit a new $200 million block cave mine at their Northparkes copper and gold project in Central West NSW. The mine – E26 Lift 1 North (E26L1N) – was expected to enter production mid-2022 and produce about 40 million tonnes of ore over 10-years. E26L1N would include 11km of underground development, an underground primary crusher, conveying systems and associated infrastructure. CMOC executive chairman and chief executive Steele Li said the joint venture partners were “really excited to see this project come to fruition and to watch Northparkes continue to develop and grow”. “Northparkes plays a pivotal role in our strong and long-term presence in Australia as an internationally renowned mining…

ACCORDING to Anglo American’s chief executive officer metallurgical coal business Tyler Mitchelson, the mining industry needs to present a sustainable future to ensure continued stakeholder support. “There is no doubt that societal expectations are shaping the future of our industry,” Mr Mitchelson told attendees at the 2019 International Mines and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne. “The mining industry must present a compelling picture about its future to its workforce and communities to continue to grow and prosper. “In the future, when someone refers to ‘mining’ I hope they see a picture of people doing valued work in a cleaner, smarter and more socially responsible way, providing the essential ingredients for modern life.” Mr Mitchelson said the stakeholder ecosystem is becoming…