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15 millionth tonne milestone

Thursday 08 January 2009

Fortescue Metals Group has shipped its 15 millionth tonne of iron ore through the Herb Elliott Port in Port Hedland.


Second digger for Mt Keith

Wednesday 03 December 2008

The second of two 800-tonne Hitachi EX8000-6 hydraulic excavators has been commissioned at BHP Billiton’s Mt Keith Operation nickel ore mine in central-east WA.


Excellence in Environmental Management Finalist: BioteQ

Thursday 27 November 2008

Birla Mt Gordon and BioteQ Environmental Technologies are finalists in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for their water treatment process.


Satellite technology paves path for tomorrow

Friday 21 November 2008

The Queensland Government has developed a satellite based technology that allows geologists to map the mines of tomorrow.


Coal Mine of the Year Finalist: Mt Thorley Warkworth Mine

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Rio Tinto Coal Australia's Mt Thorley Warkworth Coal Mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its innovative approach to mine safety.


Digital measurement loops

Friday 04 January 2008

INGOLD has released a range of pH and Oxygen measurement loops with digital sensor management technology


Boom underpins top Queensland towns

Wednesday 02 January 2008

NINE of the top 10 performing Queensland suburbs over the past year are located in or close to resource-rich areas, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).


Mt Whaleback drilling innovation

Monday 10 September 2007

THE 4th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards, Metalliferous Mine of the Year


Rare earths project deal

Monday 04 June 2007

RARE Earths processor Lynas has announced the signing of the first supply contract for supply of Mt Weld Rare Earths from the company’s Malaysian processing plant.


Yandan gold project

Tuesday 01 January 1980

Drummond Gold has reached agreement with Straits Resources to earn a majority interest in the Yandan gold project, allowing Drummond to increase its gold Resources.


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