Australian Mining

6 days ago | australianmining.com.au | Olivia Thomson

There's still time to become the next Woman of the Year, with the nominations for the 2025 Women in Industry Awards having been extended for one final week. Nominations will now close on May 16. This is your last opportunity to recognise the outstanding women who are redefining what's possible across transport, mining, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and beyond. Because recognition matters. Visibility matters. Representation matters.

6 days ago | australianmining.com.au | Dylan Brown

Each year, the mining industry sees a growing demand for wireless data transmission as it accelerates digital transformation and moves toward intelligent mining operations. In fact, "going wireless" has become a key enabler of automation and operational efficiency in modern mining. In key regions promoting smart mining, local governments have already allocated specific frequencies for 5G private networks.

6 days ago | australianmining.com.au | Olivia Thomson

Caterpillar (Cat) has updated the high-performance circle (HPC) design for its 140, 150 and 160 JOY motor graders, increasing efficiency and uptime availability. Designed with various earthmoving and road building applications in mind, the new HPC design aims to eliminate hours of monthly planned maintenance for frequent inspection, wear strip replacement and circle shoe adjustments commonly seen with conventional circle designs.

6 days ago | australianmining.com.au | Dylan Brown

The Queensland Government has appointed north Queensland barrister Wayne Pennell as the state's new mining and resources coroner. The appointment marks the reintroduction of a dedicated judicial role to investigate fatalities across mine, quarry, petroleum and gas sites. Queensland Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Deb Frecklington said the role would not only investigate fatalities, but also conduct inquests and make recommendations with the full authority and power of a coroners court.

6 days ago | australianmining.com.au | Olivia Thomson

Great Pacific Gold Corp is set to sell its Lauriston gold project in Victoria to Adelong Gold, as part of its plan to focus on its gold and copper projects in Papua New Guinea. Lauriston is located adjacent to Agnico Eagle's Fosterville gold mine in Bendigo, which is the largest gold producer in Victoria.