A resources multinational stood down a large number of people at its recently acquired mine. BHP confirmed it has asked about 25 per cent of workers to stop performing duties and go on unpaid leave...
Category - Infrastructure & Operations
Dangerous weather caused destruction to a major resources operation. Tropical Cyclone Megan recently impacted on South32’s Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO) mine. The category-four system...
Two major mines could be under new management within just months. The next coal operations to be exited are widely speculated to be EMR Capital’s Kestrel mine (51km northeast of Emerald) and...
A mineral multinational agreed to sell one of its mining operations. South 32 recently approved a binding agreement to sell Illawarra Metallurgical Coal for US$1.65 billion (A$2.53B) to part of M...
A global mining company revealed it could profit substantially from exiting multiple operations. Newmont Corporation recently confirmed it will sell off its Telfer, Musselwhite, Éléonore, Akyem...
A North Queensland infrastructure hub commemorated four decades of operation. Abbot Point Operations (APO) is 40 years old and its 400-strong team members took time out to celebrate their “safe...
A resources company will fast-track its mining revival in Queensland’s Cook Shire. Revolver Resources recently confirmed it would use new funding to quickly reopen its Dianne Project, 260km...
A resources giant gave its blessing for a Pilbara ‘killer’ mine. Rio Tinto’s board of directors recently gave the green light for the $26 billion Simandou mine, 526km southeast of...
A mineral producer is proceeding with a major resources development worth US$943 million ($1.4 billion). BHP’s board of directors recently gave the nod for its new Western Ridge Crusher...
A fossil fuel operation will be under new ownership in Queensland’s Isaac region. Stanmore Resources recently agreed to purchase South32’s Eagle Downs Coal Mine in Winchester, 208km...
A fossil fuel revival received the last funds needed to resume production. Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) recently finalised a new three-year US$60 million (A$90M) debt facility with Vitol Asia. This...
A resources multinational decided it was better off stopping work altogether. Alcoa recently confirmed it would gradually wind down production at the Kwinana Alumina Refinery, because it was more...