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...
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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The importance of seat belts in mining vehicles has been highlighted in a report released by the DMP after a fatal dump truck rollover. The dump truck operator was killed on a Western Australian site...
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...
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...