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(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...

(Image source: Bravus Mining & Resources) Details about how the technology was used have been published in the international journal Animal Biotelemetry, which will help conservationists learn more about other less-tracked species.

Bravus black-throated finch project takes flight

Bravus black-throated finch project takes flight A high-tech research project between Bravus Mining and Resources and Queensland scientists has created a new model to uncover the secrets of rare bird species. The joint project with researchers from ecology consultancy E2M has provided new information about the habitat and daily movements of the black-throated finch, using an AI-supported radio tracking program. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says the latest findings from the research project are an important part of Bravus’ commitment...

Bowen High students unlock ‘export level’ at Abbot Point

Bowen High students unlock ‘export level’ at Abbot Point

Bowen High students unlock ‘export level’ at Abbot Point Abbot Point Operations (APO) has taken a group of Bowen State High School students on a deep dive into the operations of Australia’s most northern deepwater export port. The year seven students participated in a two-day learning experience at Bowen’s North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) gaining a fascinating insight into the stages of resources production and learning how the terminal plays a vital part in the pit-to-port process. The learnings from the site tour were then applied at a school ‘Pit to Port’ workshop delivered by the...

Regarded as one of the most comprehensive dedicated software businesses in the mining industry, Micromine brings complementary domain expertise to Weir.

Weir to acquire Micromine

Weir to acquire Micromine Weir is accelerating its strategy for sustainable digital mining after entering a binding agreement to acquire Mining Software Holdings (Micromine) for $1.3b (£657m). Micromine is a top-tier global software provider to the mining industry, with comprehensive solutions across the upstream mining value chain. It supports critical mining operations from exploration through mine design and planning, operational scheduling and mining operations in hard ore, soft ore and underground applications. Weir chief executive Jon Stanton says the combined force of Micromine and Weir will create a sector-leading globally scaled platform to optimise performance...

Diversity of services shining through

Diversity of services shining through

DIVERSE contracting company Brierty operates in WA and the Northern Territory. Brierty’s urban infrastructure services span residential subdivisions, development works at airports and ports, car parks and service utility installation. Brierty also delivers major civil engineering projects like railways, roads and bridges. In the mining sector Brierty performs drill and blast, mining, road haulage, and ore processing and handling. Being geographically diverse and offering a range of services has helped Brierty maintain a strong level of performance for clients and shareholders in the past few years in generally difficult conditions for contractors. Brierty’s operational strength is the result of strong project, safety, quality and environmental management combined with a dedicated focus on Aboriginal engagement. Brierty enters the 2015 financial year...

The sale allows Venture Minerals to focus on its Jupiter project.

Venture Minerals sells Riley iron ore mine for $3m

Venture Minerals sells Riley iron ore mine for $3m Venture Minerals (ASX: VMS) is selling its wholly-owned subsidiary, Venture Iron, to Gold Valley Brown Stone. Venture Iron is the holder of the Riley iron ore mine in Tasmania which has been on care and maintenance since 2021. The sale isn’t subject to any conditions precedent and it’s expected to be completed on July 8, 2024. Upon completion of the sale, Venture Minerals will transfer 100% of the shares in Venture Iron to Gold Valley for $3m, of which $50k has already been paid as a deposit. Venture Minerals and Gold Valley will work together to...

Exploration trends on the rise

Exploration trends on the rise

By Samantha James MINERAL exploration trends in Australia are on the rise thanks to increased drilling in WA, according to a new report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The trend estimate for total mineral exploration expenditure rose 2.7 per cent or $9.7 million during the December 2015 quarter to $364.1 million. The largest contributor to the rise was WA, with expenditure trends up 3.1 per cent – an increase of $6.5 million. The trend estimate for metres drilled also rose 3.7 per cent in the period. ABS calculated the trend estimate by reducing irregularities in actual expenditure numbers – which were still declining on December 2014 figures. In original terms, mineral exploration expenditure fell 3 per cent ($12 million)...

Ceres Urea plant project in WA.

Decmil awarded $84m earthworks contract

Decmil awarded $84m earthworks contract Decmil (ASX:DCG) has received an $84m earthworks contract at Perdaman Industries’ Ceres Urea plant project in WA. Under the contract, Decmil will complete bulk earthworks including drilling and blasting, construction of a causeway, supply and installation of culverts, establishing portable water lines and general site clearing activities. The contract was received from the Saipem Clough joint venture (SCJV) between engineering consultant Saipem Australia and construction engineering company Clough Projects Australia. Work has begun and is expected to be completed by July 2024. Decmil chief executive Rod Heale is pleased to have received the contract. “We are delighted to have been awarded this package of works...