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North Queensland exports power Queensland’s prosperity

North Queensland exports power Queensland’s prosperity

North Queensland exports power Queensland’s prosperity A new report has highlighted the multi-billion-dollar contribution the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) north of Bowen in North Queensland makes to local, state and national economies. North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) commissioned the study to examine the economic and social impact of three Queensland east coast ports it is port authority for — Hay Point, Mackay and Abbot Point. The North Queensland Export Terminal is located within the Port of Abbot Point. The study found activity at the Port of Abbot Point contributed almost $10b to the Queensland...

(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....

Environmental scientists undertaking groundwater sampling from a borehole near the Carmichael mine.

Bravus Mining groundwater research celebrated internationally

Bravus Mining groundwater research celebrated internationally Years of scientific work to better understand ancient springs in outback Queensland has paid off for local researchers who will take their findings to the world stage at a prestigious conference in Davos, Switzerland. Dr Richard Cresswell and Anne Gibson from Eco Logical Australia will present at the upcoming International Association of Hydrogeologists World Groundwater Congress in September. The research focuses on the Doongmabulla Springs Complex, which lies more than 11km away from Bravus Mining and Resources Carmichael mine near Clermont in Central Queensland. Dr Cresswell and Ms Gibson used multiple scientific techniques and approaches including field trips,...

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Mining Luminary Madden Mining's new range of LED cap lamps. Cap lamps have been around for almost as long as mining itself. The need for hands free lighting is imperative for safe and efficient work underground but there are cap lamps and there are cap lamps. Just like any tool of the trade, there are lamps that get the job done and lamps that excel and Madden Mining’s cordless cap lamps are firmly planted in the latter category. If you have worked underground for any length of time and suffered the inconvenience of a corded cap lamp, then you will instantly appreciate the tangle-free freedom that Madden’s LED lamps provide. This freedom...

(Image source: Glencore) Glencore Australia coal trucks.

King Coal and his fiddlers three

King Coal and his fiddlers three NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookey and NSW Natural Resources Minister Courtney Houssos consulted with coal mining industry representatives last Friday, as NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe also held a separate meeting with coal station operators, to consider options past the end date of the State’s temporary coal cap. The cap will expire on 1 July 2024 and considerations currently on the table include the modernisation of the coal royalty system to ensure it remains fit for purpose. NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey says “these consultations are critical to ensuring we strike the right balance for the people of New South Wales and key industry stakeholders”....

WesTrac launches global operator challenge

WesTrac launches global operator challenge

WesTrac launches global operator challenge WesTrac has announced its WA and NSW 2025-2026 global operator challenge (GOC) dates, providing aspiring participants the opportunity to cement their place as a world-leading machine operator. The challenge sets the stage for the world’s best construction industry machine operators to showcase their skills and put new technology to the test in front of industry peers. The competition, organised by Caterpillar, consists of eight events testing a range of operator techniques from manoeuvrability to balance,...

Aerial view of a tailings dam and processing plant in the Northern Territory.

Rio Tinto releases information of tailings facilities in alignment with GISTM requirements

Rio Tinto releases information of tailings facilities in alignment with GISTM requirements Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) has released detailed information on 14 of its global tailings facilities and their progress towards conformance with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). These tailings facilities are those rated very high or extreme under GISTM classifications, based on the highest potential consequences in the extremely unlikely event of a failure. Rio Tinto chief technology officer Mark Davies commented on the release of information. “Since the tragic failure of the tailings facility at Brumadinho in Brazil in 2019, the entire industry has been working to improve the...

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BHP Xplor announces second accelerator program

BHP Xplor announces second accelerator program BHP (ASX:BHP) has announced its second group of six companies to join the BHP Xplor accelerator program. The accelerator program is designed to support early-stage mineral exploration companies in finding the critical resources needed to support the energy transition. It aims to support development across technical, business and operational aspects of the participating companies. Furthermore, BHP Xplor provides BHP the opportunity to access some of the world’s most exciting exploration prospects, enhancing the pipeline of new opportunities which may shape the company’s future asset portfolio. Each of the six companies will receive a grant of up to $760,803 (US$500k) plus access to a network of internal and external...