Australian Mining

Australian Mining is a subscription-only news platform tailored specifically for professionals in the Australian mining industry. Established in 1908, it has evolved alongside the sector’s demands. The publication, created by top journalists at Prime Creative Media, frequently connects with major influencers in the construction field to deliver engaging and relevant content on important topics and emerging trends.

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Choosing the right rockbreaker boom system, part four: Automation

1 week ago | australianmining.com.au | Olivia Thomson

Selecting the right rockbreaker boom system is a critical investment that directly affects site productivity, operator safety, and long-term equipment performance. In the four-part series of articles, Total Rockbreaking Solutions (TRS) has outlined essential considerations when specifying a rockbreaker boom system. In this final article, we explore how automation and advanced control systems are transforming boom operations, and how TRS' BoomSafe system is setting a new industry benchmark.
Future-proofing at the 2025 Critical Minerals Conference

1 week ago | australianmining.com.au | Olivia Thomson

A s the fastest-growing event in AusIMM's portfolio, the 2025 Critical Minerals Conference is set to advance global discussions on critical minerals, aligning with the collective goal of achieving net-zero emissions.
PNG Expo: How to train and retain staff

1 week ago | australianmining.com.au | Olivia Thomson

T he 2025 PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) is attracting industry attention as it aims to bring mining, industrial and resource experts from across the world to one key location. The two-day event in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG), unlocks networking opportunities with industry leaders including Blackwoods, Sandvik, Metso, Mayo Hardware, and Putzmeister.
Coates takes a climb for sick kids

1 week ago | australianmining.com.au | Olivia Thomson

When the ' Coates climbers' laced up their joggers for the annual Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn on May 25, they weren't just aiming to conquer Sydney's steepest street - they were raising vital funds for sick kids with every stride.
Primero lands $157m contract with Rio Tinto

1 week ago | australianmining.com.au | Dylan Brown

Rio Tinto has awarded a $157 million contract to Primero Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of NRW Holdings, for its Hope Downs 1 sustaining project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The contract covers the design, supply, installation, construction, testing commissioning and handover of non-process infrastructure works at Hope Downs 1. Primero managing director Michael Gollschewski said the contract award highlighted the ongoing strength of the company's relationship with Rio Tinto.
Fortescue recognised for workplace equality initiatives

1 week ago | australianmining.com.au | Olivia Thomson

Fortescue has been named a 'best company for equal advancement opportunity' for the sixth year in a row by Parity.Org, a leading organisation unlocking diversity in organisational leadership. The annual ParityLIST recognises organisations creating culture and conditions where all employees can have an equal opportunity to advance their careers and succeed. The list ranks companies against a rubric spanning recruiting, promotion, compensation practices, employee benefits and policies.
Gold returns to Tennant Creek after decades-long hiatus

1 week ago | australianmining.com.au | Dylan Brown

Large-scale gold mining has officially returned to the Barkly region after a two-decade hiatus, with Tennant Mines commencing at its $94 million Nobles operation. Nobles is expected to produce an average of 60,000 ounces (oz) of gold per year and create more than 160 ongoing jobs over the next two years as production ramps up.
Glencore to feed Australia's first cobalt refinery

1 week ago | australianmining.com.au | Olivia Thomson

Glencore will provide cobalt hydroxide feedstock to Cobalt Blue's Kwinana refinery in Western Australia, which is set to become the country's first cobalt refinery. Under the terms of the contract, Glencore will supply Cobalt Blue with up to 50 per cent of Kwinana's feedstock requirements for a three-year period, taking effect from when the refinery commences commercial operations.
KalGold completes farm-in at Pinjin

1 week ago | australianmining.com.au | Dylan Brown

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining (KalGold) has completed its farm-in agreement at the Pinjin gold project situated in the Laverton Tectonic Zone. The company surpassed all key metrics to secure a 75 per cent interest in a key package of tenements hosting the Kirgella Gift and Lighthorse prospects.
Fosterville progresses to next stage

1 week ago | australianmining.com.au | Dylan Brown

Agnico Eagle Mines' Fosterville gold mine near Bendigo can now apply to vary its work plan following the Victorian Government's approval of its environment effects statement (EES). This marks a key step for the state's largest gold producer, with the EES approval and signed off by Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny, as it allows Agnico to formally submit a series of work plan variations to the Earth Resources Regulator.