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Anglo American Capcoal workers

New coal project approved in Bowen Basin

A multinational mineral producer received the nod to expand one of its mines in Queensland’s Isaac region. The State Department of Resources recently granted a mining lease (ML) for Anglo...

Simandou mine site

Primary tender awarded for $26B mega mine

A mining and industrial services provider won a major contract for a Pilbara ‘killer’ project. TAKRAF Group recently secured the primary tender for crushing and conveying systems at Rio...

Fortescue trucks

Employer abandons wind solar and battery power

A major mineral producer will continue using fossil fuels instead of environmentally friendly alternatives. Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) recently abandoned plans to construct up to 340 wind turbines...

Coal shuttle car fatality

Heavy vehicle fatally crushes coal employee

A resources worker died after being pinned by machinery. Authorities recently examined how a heavy vehicle fatally crushed a coal employee at an undisclosed operation on 2 October 2023. “A...

CPB Contractors

$5B North Qld project secures funding

One of Queensland’s largest developments received a welcome cash injection. The State Government recently approved $1.3 billion in funding for CuString’s CopperString 2.0 High Voltage...

Roy Hill battery electric train

Mining magnate orders electric heavy vehicles

A resources mogul began rolling out eco friendly locomotives at a major mine. Gina Rinehart recently ordered what was touted to be the first 100 per cent battery powered, heavy-haul train. The heavy...