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Procurement process probed for being ‘too hard’

Purchasing practices that are excessively difficult will be formally investigated. Authorities recently launched a probe into small-to-medium enterprise (SME) complaints that some tenders are almost...

BHP ute

Employer electrifies 5000 mine vehicles

A major mineral producer will replace fossil fuels with cleaner alternatives. BHP revealed it would convert thousands of diesel-powered locomotives across its entire Australian operations. “At...

Glencore coal

Coal demand soars despite challenges says report

Fossil fuel orders continue to jump in the face of growing volatility, new research found. Coal consumption recently hit a record high, rising 3.3 per cent to 8.3 billion tonnes during 2022. The...

Whitehaven Coal trucks

Coal mine offers $20K employee wage increase

An emerging mineral producer significantly improved worker remuneration. Whitehaven Coal recently offered its employees a $20,000 pay rise at the Maules Creek coal mine in Boggabri, 127km northwest...

Roy Hill smart mine

Supply chain theft jumped 40 per cent says report

Criminal activity rose throughout the commodity production and distribution process, new data revealed. Supply chain theft jumped 41 per cent in the first 20 weeks of 2023. This is the grim finding...

MinRes driverless truck

Proponent rolls out 120 automated heavy vehicles

An autonomous technology company will supply dozens of driverless trucks to a $2.1 billion development. Hexagon AB is rolling out 120 automated road trains at Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) Onslow...

Chris Ellison

Employer ramps up relocation from China to Australia

An innovative mining company will bring more overseas processing back to Down Under. Mineral Resources (MinRes) recently decided not to construct new refineries in China and do it in Australia...