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Mining research will drive WA innovation

The appointment of three new members to the board of the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) will help drive exciting scientific discoveries and the development of new resource...

Rio Tinto approves South of Embley bauxite project

Rio Tinto will expand output from one of the world’s premier bauxite deposits following approval of the $1.9 billion Amrun project. Amrun involves the construction of a bauxite mine and associated...

Cadia mine’s mill back in action

Cadia mine’s Concentrator 1 SAG mill is back in operation after a breakdown last month involving a motor. According to a statement from Newcrest Mining, the issue has been rectified with repairs made...

Monadelphous secures Shell FLNG contract

Engineering company Monadelphous Group Limited announced yesterday it has been awarded a major long term maintenance and modifications services contract associated with Shell Australia’s Prelude...

Coexistence a talking point at Queensland Gas Conference

An advertisement in a statewide rural publication represents “tangible evidence of successful coexistence” between the gas industry and landholders, according to Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham. The...

Anniversary of Northparkes mine disaster

On November 24, 1999, disaster struck underground at Northparkes mine in central New South Wales and the lives of four miners were lost. Ross Bodkin 41, Michael House 33, Stuart Osmond 47 and Colin...

DMP launches new website

The Department of Mines and Petroleum will launch it’s new website tomorrow. The website, a great resources for WA mining industry news, has brand new features and enhancements with its design...

Kalgoorlie gold project commences

Excelsior Gold Limited has announced the commencement of open pit mining at it’s Kalgoorlie North Gold Project. Following the award of the open pit mining contract to Hampton Transport Services...

World’s second largest diamond recovered

Diamond producer Lucara Diamond Corp has announced the recovery of a 1111 carat gem quality Type IIa diamond, The magnificent stone, which originated from the south lobe of Lucara’s Karowe Mine, is...