Queensland miners have found themselves in a position where they can drill, but not fill, blast holes. Photo: Noel Dyson Queensland miners have found themselves in a position where they can drill, but not fill, blast holes. Photo: Noel Dyson
SURFACE

Queensland explosives shortage bites

Causing challenges for some of state's miners

29 April 2024
TLEA's Kwinana lithium hydroxide plant. Photo courtesy Tianqi
PROCESSING

Light at end of long Kwinana lithium refinery tunnel

Plant still may not meet the mooted nameplate of its expected two trains

30 April 2024
The Dartbrook CHPP is one of the areas of focus. Photo courtesy Australian Pacific Coal
UNDERGROUND

Dartbrook underground development on track for first coal by mid-year

Planning to bring forward some ramp-up activities to start mining in a second panel sooner

30 April 2024
The Ravensthorpe HPAL plant has been put on ice. Photo courtesy First Quantum Minerals
OPERATIONS

Ravensthorpe nickel mine moves to care and maintenance

Another nickel miner bites the dust

29 April 2024
BHP are world leaders in strip mining of coal. Image credit BHP
SURFACE

Anglo and BHP merger could enhance Aussie coal competitiveness

Could create economies of scale benefits as well cross fertilisation of skill specialisations

29 April 2024
TLEA's Kwinana lithium hydroxide plant. Photo courtesy Tianqi
PROCESSING

Light at end of long Kwinana lithium refinery tunnel

Plant still may not meet the mooted nameplate of its expected two trains

30 April 2024
The Dartbrook CHPP is one of the areas of focus. Photo courtesy Australian Pacific Coal
UNDERGROUND

Dartbrook underground development on track for first coal by mid-year

Planning to bring forward some ramp-up activities to start mining in a second panel sooner

30 April 2024
OPERATIONS

Ravensthorpe nickel mine moves to care and maintenance

29 April 2024
SURFACE

Anglo and BHP merger could enhance Aussie coal competitiveness

29 April 2024
TLEA's Kwinana lithium hydroxide plant. Photo courtesy Tianqi
PROCESSING

Light at end of long Kwinana lithium refinery tunnel

Plant still may not meet the mooted nameplate of its expected two trains

30 April 2024
UNDERGROUND

Underground clients support Metarock's earnings base

It has successfully resolved outstanding legacy issues

30 April 2024
SURFACE

Cyclones play havoc with Curragh production

However, Curragh finished the March quarter strongly with elevated stockpiles

30 April 2024
UNDERGROUND

Dartbrook underground development on track for first coal by mid-year

Planning to bring forward some ramp-up activities to start mining in a second panel sooner

30 April 2024
PROCESSING

Envirogold to demo clean leach process

Company keen to showcase the process to other miners

29 April 2024
Qld mining will prove its mettle with flexibility
OPINION

Qld mining will prove its mettle with flexibility

A more nimble approach is needed that capitalises on the existing skills base and infrastructure

18 April 2024
MANAGEMENT

Lithium lags

The lithium price downturn really bites

26 March 2024
OPINION

Forget AI, the human experience is crucial to exploration

Let’s call it now – exploration based on artificial intelligence is a dud

26 March 2024
ENVIRONMENT

Questions mount over Nature Positive plan consultation

Government taking what seems to be best described as the Fight Club approach

17 April 2024
OPINION

Alkane lessons

Sometimes the old ways are best.

02 August 2022
Iron Road's Cape Hardy development. Photo: Iron Road.
MANAGEMENT

Cape Hardy land deal a boon for Iron Road

Northern Water on the road to Cape Hardy

30 April 2024
OPERATIONS

Dynamic drills out challenges

Order book stands at more than $172 million

30 April 2024
OPERATIONS

Ravensthorpe nickel mine moves to care and maintenance

Another nickel miner bites the dust

29 April 2024
MANAGEMENT

WA exploration in overdrive

Nickel, copper and cobalt top of the list

29 April 2024
MANAGEMENT

$330M for cleaner energy projects

Nine projects to share in funds

26 April 2024

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Monthly Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Monthly Intelligence team.

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Future Fleets Report 2024

The report paints a picture of the equipment landscape and includes detailed profiles of mines that are employing these fleets

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Digitalisation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations that use digitalisation technology to drive improvements across all areas of mining production

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Automation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations using autonomous solutions in every region and sector, including analysis of the factors driving investment decisions

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2023 (feat. Opaxe data)

A comprehensive review of current exploration rates, trending exploration technologies, a ranking of top drill intercepts and a catalogue of 2022 Initial Resource Estimates and recent discovery successes.

Honeymoon. Image by Boss Energy.
TECHNOLOGY

Duncan Craib goes nuclear on WA ban

In 2017 WA government banned development of projects not already approved

23 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY

Cook taking Collie downstream

WA government grants $8.5M for downstream graphite operations

22 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY

Driving data with Searce

Data is a critical yet undervalued asset says Searce

22 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY

Lithium Australia and Centrex to develop LFP manufacturing

Lithium Australia's technology produces very clean lithium solutions

16 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY

Is automating a RC rig possible? The Tribe has spoken

First machine to land in the Pilbara by quarter's end

15 April 2024
PARTNER CONTENT

Emesent Hovermap riding high on UAVs, robots and automobiles

The underground mapping specialist explores new ways to map the inaccessible

PARTNER CONTENT

Tackling tailings risk with dewatered solutions

SRK is working to consider dewatered tailings management technology as a risk reduction

PARTNER CONTENT

Enhanced Safety and Visibility with BlastWeb II Technology

Dyno Nobel’s digital advancements bring a new era of secure underground blasting

PARTNER CONTENT

Mining hub for services and repairs excellence opens in Karratha

The Karratha Service Centre specialises in delivering OEM-quality repairs and refurbishments

 Kloppers was fined $15,000. Image credit iStock
ENVIRONMENT

Coal tar company fined $15,000 for improper ship loading

EPA investigation found the loading happened too quickly

29 April 2024
SAFETY

Worker whipped by poly pipe

He was part of a service crew sent down to unblock an air header

26 April 2024
SAFETY

Two miners critical after Mt Isa smelter incident

Smelter operations are currently suspended

26 April 2024
COMMUNITY

Hewson ready to push Qld govt over consulting with mining industry

Effects of government policy decisions today will be felt in the next five to 10 years

26 April 2024
SAFETY

Worker hit by dropped rock

He was struck by a rock while clearing a blocked cone crusher

26 April 2024