Rio Tinto announces extension of historic Channar mining joint venture
Mining giant Rio Tinto announced that it has extended the historic Channar Mining Joint Venture agreement with Sinosteel Corporation.
Rio Tinto Iron Ore chief executive...
KDL commences mining at Lerala Diamond Mine
Mining and exploration company Kimberly Diamonds (KDL) announced that open pit mining operations have commenced at its Lerala Diamond Mine in Botswana.
The company said...
Alcoa inks bauxite supply contracts worth over $350m
Global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing and the world’s largest bauxite miner Alcoa has inked a number of bauxite supply contracts...
Havilah Resources begins systematic mining of gold at Portia mine
South Australian metals exploration company Havilah Resources has achieved a major milestone with the commencement of systematic mining of gold ore at the Portia...
Construction on $19.8m Bundaberg Port Gas Pipeline to kick off after Easter
Construction of the 28.5 kilometre Bundaberg Port Gas Pipeline in Queensland is set to begin after Easter.
The $19.8 million project will generate a total...
RMIT & CSIRO develop smart safety system for mining workers
A team of researchers from RMIT and the CSIRO have developed a smart technology that will increase on-site safety in the mining industry.
The personal...
International survey ranks WA the world’s top mining investment destination
Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies: 2015, has ranked Western Australia at the top of its list of the world’s most attractive mining...
Giant Lulo diamond sold for A22.5m
Australia's Lucapa Diamond Company Limited, Angola’s national diamond mining company and private local partners Rosas & Pétalas have announced the sale of the 404.2...
Iluka suspends all activates at Jacinth-Ambrosia, cuts 33 jobs
Iluka Resources announced that it will suspend mining and concentrate production operations at its Jacinth-Ambrosia mine in the Eucla Basin, South Australia, slashing 33...
Alcoa celebrates historic milestone in Australia
Alcoa’s workforce is celebrating a significant milestone after achieving one billion tonnes of bauxite mined following 53 years of operation in Western Australia.
President Alcoa...
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APS Industrial expands regional footprint with Control Technologies acquisition
APS Industrial (APS) is expanding its regional presence through the acquisition of Albury-based Control Technologies, a move the industrial products supplier said will strengthen its local service capability and support further investment in warehousing, stockholding and technical support.
