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Juniors warm up inside Bravus Arena.

Bravus Mining & Rockhampton Basketball gear up for season 2024

Bravus Mining and Resources will be cheering up a storm when the Rockhampton Cyclones and Rockets take to Bravus Arena on Saturday (13 April) for the start of the 2024 NBL1 North Season. The owner and operator of the Carmichael mine near Clermont in central Queensland has been a Major Partner of Rockhampton Basketball since 2018. Bravus Mining and Resources head of community Kate Campbell says a ticket to round one against the Townsville Flames and Heat is hot property in the business’ Victoria Parade office. Rockhampton and Townsville are the primary FIFO hubs for the more than 1,200 regional Queenslanders who work at the Carmichael mine. Residents who live in Clermont and the Isaac Region also drive-in and drive-out…

(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

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 to the environment. “We are using innovative scientific research that is delivering on our commitment to operate the Carmichael mine according to our detailed environmental plan,” he said. “This research is building an in-depth profile of the black-throated finch through long-term research…

(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 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 and railway, and we’re prouder still to see these benefits continue into operations which are now in their third year,” he said. “So, it’s fitting that Carmichael has earnt recognition as a finalist in award categories that enhance the…

(Image source: Bravus) RACE Live uses real-time intelligence to collect data from dozens of points in the supply chain, including other rail network managers, coal loading facilities, port operators and planned maintenance works.

Bowen Rail Company leads the RACE with tech innovation

Bowen Rail Company’s (BRC) RACE Live will be showcased as an example of excellence in innovation at the 2024 Australasian Rail Industry Awards. RACE Live was developed in partnership with Brisbane-based software developer Polymathian to improve safety and productivity when railing coal from the Queensland Carmichael mine to port for export. BRC general manager Brendan Lane says RACE Live’s shortlisting as a finalist in the Freight Rail Excellence category at the rail industry’s national awards reflects the company’s commitment to continuous innovation and improvement. “Our aim since establishing our business in Bowen in North Queensland in 2020 has been to do things a little differently to advance the safety, environmental and economic standards of the rail industry,” he said. “We’ve…

Hogg bats for mental health

Mining Lifestyle

Hogg bats for mental health

FORMER cricketer Brad Hogg has swapped the cricket bat for a microphone to interview mining workers about their mental health, in a new video project for Lifeline WA and its partner the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME). Called A Resourceful Life – Hoggy talks to everyday heroes, the project will feature Hogg having an open and honest chat to resource sector workers about their personal experiences of mental health and how they’ve overcome the challenges of working away from home. Hogg is a former T-20 and Australian test cricketer, and as a Lifeline WA ambassador, has been open about his struggles with alcoholism and depression. He said it was especially important for men to talk to other men openly…

Aboriginal artwork-wrapped truck marks Pilbara Minerals-Qube partnership extension

Aboriginal artwork-wrapped truck marks Pilbara Minerals-Qube partnership extension

Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) has welcomed a new haulage truck to its Pilgangoora operation, in celebration of its extended services agreement with haulage partner, Qube. The new truck, which will operate 24 hours a day, replaces a Qube vehicle that has been hauling for Pilbara Minerals since first production in 2018, with over two million kilometres on the clock. The Volvo FH16 truck is part of a fleet dedicated to Pilbara Minerals and has been specifically designed to transport spodumene concentrate from the Pilgangoora operation to Port Hedland for storage and shipping. The truck is adorned with artwork by Wiradjuri and Sydney-based artist Darren Charlwood, commissioned as part of Qube’s 2023 Reconciliation Action Plan. Pilbara Minerals-Qube partnership Pilbara Mineral executive…

Gold deal has silver lining

Gold deal has silver lining

MARKING the start of the annual Diggers and Dealers mining conference in Kalgoorlie last month, two major WA gold producers signed a deal that will see them merge into one of the largest gold mining companies in the state. The $426 million takeover of Integra Mining by Silver Lake Resources will create a major Australian gold producer with a 6.6 million ounce resource base and a forecast production rate of 400,000 ounces per annum by 2014. Under the agreement, Integra shareholders will be offered 1 new Silver Lake share for every 6.28 Integra shares. The Silver Lake offer values Integra at $0.452 per share. The transaction offers shareholders of both companies the opportunity to create material value, given the proximity…

Industry Demand for Diverse Mining Workforce

Industry Demand for Diverse Mining Workforce

The demand for Australia’s minerals and metals is growing as several industries embrace advances in technology. Artificial intelligence, big data, automation and remote work are all becoming mainstays in our homes and workplaces. New technology can make workplaces safer and healthier, especially within the Australian mining industry, where the growing demand for minerals and metals is driving the demand for highly skilled employees. The mining industry added 40,000 jobs in the past five years, and it aims to create 5,000 new apprenticeships within the next few years. The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has continued its recruitment of diverse future talent with the release of the ‘Make Your Career in Mining’ careers guide during National Skills Week, which runs from…