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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...

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...

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden in front of his haul truck ride.

Digging coal is the goal for Cowboys co-captain

Digging coal is the goal for Cowboys co-captain Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden has shown he'd have no trouble swapping footy boots for steel caps in the distant future when he’s ready to transition to a life after rugby league. The superstar five-eighth looked right at home behind the wheel of a massive Caterpillar 796AC haul truck during a trip to the Carmichael mine to shoot the new "Digging Coal, Kicking Goals" campaign that celebrates the Platinum Partnership between Bravus Mining and Resources and the Cowboys. Mr Dearden says the visit, including a lap of mining operations sitting in the...

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) Members of the E2M research team downloading data from one of the 10 bioacoustics recorders installed on the Carmichael mining lease and conservation area.

Queensland research maps movements and behaviours of black-throated finch

Queensland research maps movements and behaviours of black-throated finch Queensland researchers have mapped the habitat and movements of the black-throated finch in a never-before-seen level of detail, as part of Bravus Mining and Resources commitment to managing the environment. The findings are the latest from a five-year joint research program between Bravus Mining and Resources and researchers from ecology consultancy E2M and have been published in the peer-reviewed and highly respected international scientific journal PLOS One. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says...

Aluminium metal.

Rio Tinto and Prysmian enter aluminium supply partnership

Rio Tinto and Prysmian enter aluminium supply partnership Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and cable solution provider Prysmian have partnered up to build a more sustainable North American supply chain for materials needed to expand power grids for the energy transition. Power generation from renewables in the United States is expected to increase from 21% in 2021 to 44% in 2050, requiring significant investments in power grids and boosting demand for innovative materials used in electrification projects. Under the five-year supply agreement, Rio will supply low-carbon aluminium made with renewable hydropower from its Canadian operations. This will support Prysmian’s decarbonisation drive towards its objective of being carbon neutral by 2050. Rio Tinto vice president of aluminium...

WA miners’ carbon free future

WA miners’ carbon free future

WA miners’ carbon free future Mine sites in WA could be fully powered by renewable energy in a few years, Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers found. ECU PhD student Mehrdad Ghahramani’s research evaluates cost-performance trade-offs in hybrid energy systems, focusing on risk management under various uncertainty scenarios. To date, diesel generators and other conventional energy sources have dominated mining operations. However, these resources are associated with high costs, environmental impacts and logistical challenges. Mr Ghahramani says the mining industry faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable energy practices due to its significant energy consumption and the global push toward reducing carbon emissions. “Many...

Advanced Braking Technology Volvo FMX Haul Truck

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ABT & GLENCORE TO DEVELOP BRAKING SYSTEM FOR VOLVO HAUL TRUCK

Advanced Braking Technology Limited (ASX: ABV) has entered into an agreement with Glencore Australia Holdings to develop a heavy vehicle Sealed Integrated Braking System (SIBS) for the Volvo FMX Haul Truck. The design solution will include Intellectual Property developed by ABT and related to the proven and trusted Failsafe brake for light commercial vehicles, that has been used extensively within both the Australian and international mining sectors over many years. The parties are proceeding with the expectation that upon successful development, testing and validation of the SIBS, subject to Glencore’s approval, Glencore will consider progressive deployment of the SIBS across its fleet of Volvo FMX Trucks globally. Further, following successful validation and subsequent period of exclusivity, ABT will offer the...

Funding boost for critical minerals

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Funding boost for critical minerals

THE Federal Government has announced new financing measures for the rare earths and critical minerals sector – particularly those strategically important for defence end-use. Projects which boost our ability to extract and process critical minerals in Australia will be eligible for financial support through Export Finance Australia (EFA), including the Defence Export Facility. Projects will also have access dual funding through the EFA and the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), as well as a dedicated project facilitation office within the Department of Industry. Resources and Northern Australia Minister Matt Canavan said the financing options would secure the future of rare earth and critical mineral projects and would allow Australian companies to maximise access to existing government support to expedite new...