Australian apprentice takes home global win

On Tuesday, billionaire Sanjeev Gupta placed his Tahmoor coal mine into voluntary administration after a year of uncertainty.

WesCEF Achieves 98% emissions reduction Wesfarmers Chemicals Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF) is closing in on net zero operations following the installation of additional abatement catalysts. The abatement catalysts convert greenhouse gases into less harmful substances before they are released into the atmosphere. The advanced technology virtually eliminates emissions from WesCEF’s newest nitric acid ammonium nitrate (NAAN) plant in Kwinana, WA. WA Premier Roger Cook comments on the plant’s milestone. “I want to ensure WA’s economy remains the strongest in the nation,” he said. “This project is the exact thing I want to see more of in WA. “By helping...

New Acland’s multi-million-dollar machine New Hope Group (ASX: NHG) has commissioned a new $6.6m Caterpillar 993 loader at its New Acland Coal mine in southeast Queensland. The 135t loader’s durable design makes it perfectly equipped to handle the rugged terrain and harsh conditions faced on site. New Acland Coal general manager Dave O’Dwyer says Hastings Deering Toowoomba sourced and built the earthmoving machine. “The Caterpillar 993 loader weighs more than 135t is 16.5m long and has a bucket capacity of 17.5m2, which is equivalent to the size of a car,” he said. The arrival of the...

Colours of our Country celebrates 20 years  The Colours of our Country exhibition, exhibited by Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) to showcases the work of Aboriginal artists from across the Pilbara, returns to Perth on September 15-26.  This year’s exhibition features 124 artworks by 43 artists, with each piece reflecting a deep connection to country, culture and community.   The Perth exhibition comes after Colours of our Country reached new audiences after it travelled to London for the first time in July and was showcased...