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New $300M Qld mine secures approval

A proposed resources development received regulatory backing in northwest Queensland. The State Government recently granted mining leases for North West Phosphate’s Paradise South Complex...

Ravenswood mine

$350M Qld mine expansion accelerates

A new resources project will rapidly progress in North Queensland. The State Department of Resources recently renewed four mining leases for Ravenswood Gold’s Ravenswood mine, 133km south of...

Sandvik underground truck

Employers approve rolling out 200 vehicles

A mining multinational and equipment supplier will deploy hundreds of machines. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and Barrick Gold Corporation recently agreed to globally roll out more than 200...

Arnold Dix

PM commends specialist for rescuing 41 workers

An emergency expert has been internationally applauded after freeing dozens of trapped underground employees. Arnold Dix earned a prime ministerial commendation for rescuing 41 stranded workers from...

Barminco

$143M of contracts awarded at multiple mines

A diversified mining services company secured tenders at different operations. Perenti Group recently won $143 million of contracts at the following operations: six months of underground development...

Narrabri Coal Mine

New coal expansion exploration licence approved

A mineral producer received the nod to start early work on a proposed coal extension. Whitehaven Coal was recently granted two exploration licences for its Narrabri Coal Mine Expansion, about 140km...

Downer

Contract awarded for Bowen Basin coal mine

A resources services company has won a tender at a new coal operation in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. BUMA Australia recently secured the mining contract for Bowen Coking Coal’s...