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(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...

Weir joins International Copper Association

Weir joins International Copper Association

Weir joins International Copper Association The International Copper Association (ICA) has announced The Weir Group (Weir) as its newest member. Weir is a global leader in mining technology and innovation, this partnership reinforces ICA’s mission to connect the entire copper value chain. Weir provides world-class engineering solutions by utilising materials science expertise with intelligent automation to produce end-to-end mining technologies. Founded in 1871, Weir continues to pave the path to smart, efficient and sustainable mining. Weir’s chief executive Jon Stanton said that the company is delighted to join the ICA. “Copper has such a critical role to...

Bravus celebrates award nomination

Bravus celebrates award nomination

Bravus celebrates award nomination Bravus Mining and Resources has been recognised by the Queensland Resource Council’s 2025 Indigenous Awards for its partnership with Biodiversity Australia. The partnership began in 2018 through the Carmichael Rail Network with Biodiversity Australia providing environmental consultancy and on-ground services in ecology, vegetation management and fauna management. With the support of Bravus, the First Nations owned business was able to establish a permanent office in Townsville in north Queensland, that delivers services across mining and heavy industry, defence, tourism and education sectors. [caption...

(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...

The company produced 84.1mt of iron ore in Q3 CY24.

Rio Tinto increases iron ore, bauxite and titanium dioxide production in Q3

Rio Tinto increases iron ore, bauxite and titanium dioxide production in Q3 Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has released its Q3 CY24 results, with the company increasing Pilbara iron ore, bauxite and titanium dioxide slag production. Bauxite production saw an 8% increase from the prior corresponding period to 15.1mt, titanium dioxide slag production increased 7% to 263kt and Pilbara iron ore production increased 1% to 84.1mt. On the other hand, aluminium production decreased 2% to 809kt and mined copper production dropped 1% to 168kt. Operations Construction of Rio’s Western Range mine is now 80% complete, with the company finalising commissioning of the autonomous haul trucks and completing...

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Fortescue funds $152,000 in Pilbara community grants

Eight Pilbara initiatives have shared in a $152,000 funding total as part of the 2025 Fortescue (ASX: FMG) Innovation Grants Program.

Mineral exploration spending in the Northern Territory shot up 14% to $228.1m in 2023.

Northern Territory mineral exploration spending reaches $228.1m in 2023

Northern Territory mineral exploration spending reaches $228.1m in 2023 Mineral exploration spending in the Northern Territory shot up to $228.1m in 2023, a 14% increase on 2022’s figures of $199.9m. This 14% jump is well above the national average increase of 5%. The figure of $228.1m is the largest exploration figure the Northern Territory has seen in over 10 years and just shy of the highest expenditure ever recorded in the Norther Territory, which was $228.4m in 2011. The demand for critical minerals worldwide continues to drive the growth in exploration, with a large proportion of the increase attributed to lithium, rare...

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Northern Territory Government introduces reforms to strengthen environmental regulation

Northern Territory Government introduces reforms to strengthen environmental regulation The Northern Territory Government has introduced reforms to improve the Territory’s environmental management of mining activities and provide greater certainty for industry. The new Environmental Protection Legislation Amendment (Mining) Bill 2023 reforms will implement a modern, streamlined and effective system to support the ecologically sustainable development of the mining industry in the Territory. The Bill introduces a new legislative framework for managing the environmental impacts of mining, based on the environmental risk. It: Introduces a new three-tier risk-based licensing system to manage mining activities Extends existing compliance and enforcement powers under the EP Act Provides impacts previously managed through multiple regulatory...