The Australian Mining Review December 2025 Edition

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) The Clermont Wombat Festival is one of more than 100 regional Queensland organisations Bravus Mining and Resources has supported through the auspices of its community partnership program.

Bravus’ coal-out for community grant applications

Bravus’ coal-out for community grant applications Bravus Mining and Resources is calling on community groups and not-for-profits across regional Queensland to apply for the latest round of grants from the company’s 2025 community partnership program. Bravus Mining and Resources Head of Community Kate Campbell says the community partnership program is a fundamental part of the business and its Carmichael mine near Clermont in central Queensland. “We’re proud to operate in regional Queensland and always seek to back our local communities and the things...

Some of the players stopping at the BM&R hydration station

Bravus backs First Nations footy, jobs

Bravus backs First Nations footy, jobs Bravus Mining and Resources was thrilled to help bring First Nations players from around central and north Queensland together in Rockhampton recently for the annual Warba Wangarunya Rugby League Carnival. The Rockhampton and Townsville-based operator of the Carmichael coal mine, near Clermont in central Queensland, was a major sponsor of the event, hosted each year by Darumbal Community Youth Service. The Warba Wangarunya Rugby League Carnival has a vision of One Community, One People, One Game, and 2024 saw 31 teams take to Saleyards Park for four days of exhilarating...

The Townsville-headquartered Bravus has been associated with the Cowboys since 2019, becoming a Platinum Partner of the NRL squad and presenting partner of the Club’s Adopt-A-School program in 2021.

Bravus playing a whole new ball game

Bravus playing a whole new ball game Bravus Mining and Resources has doubled down on its support of the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys, expanding its partnership to include the club’s women’s squad. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says signing on as a Major Partner of the NRLW Cowboys is a natural next step in the organisations’ successful history of working together for the social and economic benefit of regional Queensland. “Our Carmichael mine near Clermont and our offices in Townsville and Rockhampton are...

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...

Beleaguered gold producer enters strategic alliance to boost prospects

Beleaguered gold producer enters strategic alliance to boost prospects

STRUGGLING gold play Apex Minerals has received support from the Andrew Forrest-led The Metal Group, with the latter agreeing to invest up to $18 million in Apex and provide advice and access to its extensive contact network. The investment will give The Metal Group a 20 per cent stake in the troubled miner. Previous chief executive officer of iron ore major Fortescue Metals Group, Mr Forrest recently loaned Apex a $4 million short-term debt facility via The Metal Group’s subsidiary AMNL Financing. Apex has been struggling to maintain profitable operations at its flagship Wiluna gold mine 1000km northeast of Perth. During the December 2011 quarter, Apex received an average $1667 per ounce of gold, however its cash operating costs exceeded...

Newcrest Telfer Mine

West Dome Stage 8 Approval Extends Life of Telfer Mine

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) is proceeding with the West Dome Stage 8 cutback at its Telfer operation, with the board a total investment of A$214 million, inclusive of mine operating costs, and A$73 million of capitalised production stripping. Newcrest said the cutback would underpin continuity of operations at Telfer, with the mine now expected to extend operations into early FY25 . The cutback is located adjacent to the current West Dome Stage 2 and West Dome Stage 5 pits, and first ore production is expected in the December 2022 quarter. Newcrest Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Sandeep Biswas, said: “We are delighted to further extend the life of our Telfer operation, highlighting our ability to maximise the full...

WA voted world’s most attractive mining jurisdiction

WA voted world’s most attractive mining jurisdiction

By Samantha James WA is the top jurisdiction in the world for mining investment based on 2015 results from the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies. Australia’s largest state moved up to first position from fourth in 2014, with the 2015 survey tallying 449 responses and evaluating 109 jurisdictions. The survey attempts to assess how mineral endowments and public policy factors such as taxation and regulatory uncertainty affect exploration investment, ranked under an ‘overall investment attractiveness’ index. The 2015 survey rated WA for the top jurisdiction in the world based on the investment attractiveness index, followed by Saskatchewan in Canada and Nevada in the US, which was displaced from top position. The Argentinean province of La Rioja ranked as...

Newmont

Newmont advances renewable energy projects to combat climate change

Newmont advances renewable energy projects to combat climate change Newmont has recently published its 2022 climate report, highlighting its commitment to combat climate change through various projects. Recognising the significant impact of climate change on the environment and its business, Newmont aims to drive bold actions and innovation in the mining industry to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy. "Climate change is one of the greatest global challenges of our time and its impact on our earth and our business is undeniable," said Newmont president and chief executive officer Tom Palmer in the company's recently published 2022 climate report. The company's focus on advancing renewable energy projects, implementing zero-emissions mining technologies, exploring carbon sequestration, and collaborating with stakeholders demonstrates...