A purchasing expert believes mining companies can receive more for their money though preparation. Procurement can achieve better value for money if more is done during the planning stage. This is...
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Employers recently experimented with a new form of networked autonomous technology. Sandvik Mining and Rajant Corporation successfully trialled wireless automation at US$2 billion ($A3B) De Beers...
A major resources producer failed in its legal bid to compel labour hire employees to perform duties during national celebrations. Staff should not have to work public holidays without having the...
A mining multinational will prioritise overseas fossil fuel projects over new Australian developments. Glencore recently shifted its focus away from new domestic coal developments towards more...
A coal revival will be accelerated in Queensland’s Darling Downs region. The State Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water recently approved the $896 million New Acland Coal...
A growing number of mining companies are transitioning away from diesel towards cleaner technology. Mineral producers recently ordered Epiroc’s “most powerful” Scooptram ST18 SG...
Purchasing decision-makers want more from prospective tenderers since a deadly disease spread globally. Chief procurement officers (CPOs) have higher expectations from suppliers since the pandemic...
A multinational mineral producer resumed subterranean operations before determining how two remote workers died. MMG recently restarted operations at its Dugald River underground mine, 65km northwest...
An environmental protestor was formally accused of attacking a mine employee in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. Coedie McAvoy was recently charged with two counts of common assault. The...
A mothballed coal development is expected to resume operations within months. Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) recently confirmed it would reopen its Dartbrook Coal Project (122km northwest of...
A mining services group will establish a dedicated team to reduce workplace deaths and injuries. Perenti Group recently started setting up a new safety transformation taskforce to improve work...
Damages sought against a multinational resources company dramatically jumped. A compensation claim against BHP Group recently rose 620 per cent to 36 billion Pounds (A$65.3B) including interest...