FLSmidth achieved an important milestone this month in the Asia-Pacific region, with the opening of its new office in Indonesia. Officially opened April 12th, the office will be a hub for FLSmidth to serve its mining industry customers in Asia.
Rio Tinto acquires scandium project in NSW
Global mining giant Rio Tinto has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Platina scandium project from Platina Resources for a whopping $14 million.
ESG a priority for Yancoal Australia
Yancoal Australia have released its 2022 environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, with many highlights.
Newmont takes ESG action
New PhD scholarships to ramp up WA mining
Set, sealed, delivered
Mackay is at the heart of Queensland’s mining industry, where resource extraction continues to boom, acting as a service hub for the surrounding Bowen and Galilee Basins. Every year, the Mackay Showgrounds come alive for the Queensland Mining Expo (QME), during which suppliers and visitors from around the country have an opportunity to interact face-to-face.
Solving the problem of contaminates
Contamination of lubricants and machine oil can spawn a host of potential problems on a mine site. Luckily, RETRA Fluid Handling Systems has a solution.
The changes in ESG practices
Australian Mining spoke with DYNA Engineering general manager Thomas Greaves about how the METS company is responding to changing ESG practices in the industry.
Rio Tinto steps in for Ranger rehabilitation
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) intends to raise $369 million through an interim entitlement offer (IEO) for the Ranger rehabilitation project in the NT.
Mining giants united for climate action
BHP and Rio Tinto are among the big mining names calling for urgent action to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Read more
FLSmidth shakes up flotation
Faster and more powerful flotation technology has arrived in the Australian mining industry courtesy of FLSmidth and the University of Newcastle.
Queensland strengthens environmental laws
Queensland’s environmental framework has been strengthened by the passing of the Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment (EPOLA).
Black-throated Finches thrive at Carmichael
World-first research into the Black-throated finch has found populations of the bird are thriving at Bravus Mining and Resources’ Carmichael mine.
BHP signs carbon capture, utilisation and storage agreement
BHP has signed an agreement with China’s HBIS Group Co for piloting of carbon capture and utilisation technology.
New research to keep underground miners safe
Researchers from the University of Western Australia’s Australian Centre for Geomechanics have released a new method that will analyse rock properties in 3D to predict areas vulnerable to failure and keep workers safer.
Glencore highlights climate action
Glencore’s 2022 annual report and climate report detail the company’s actions towards reaching its climate strategy.
BHP and Hatch lower emissions
BHP and Hatch have partnered to design an electric smelting furnace pilot (ESF) plant in support of building facilities in Australia.
Rio Tinto upholds transparency on World Water Day
Rio Tinto strengthened its commitment to maintaining transparent stewardship through an interactive map to mark World Water Day.
Fortescue endorses IPCC report
Fortescue has called on all industrial companies to adopt a sense of urgency when it comes to avoiding global warming.
Rio strengthens its cultural heritage work
The major miner has published a report based on a global audit of its Cultural Heritage Management compliance and performance, identifying where it has succeeded, and where improvements are needed.