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Mining & Resources
Mineral Sands in an era of geopolitical uncertainty – what can we expect?
Although shy of its 2023 and 2024 forecasts, the mineral sands industry has shown resilience in the face of past geopolitical setbacks, with demand for Ti02 pigment – the sector’s primary downstream market – maintaining a stable growth rate over the last two decades. But how will the industry weather against the rise in geo-fragmentation…
17 Mar 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Managing health risks in the mining industry
Medical assessments for coal mine workers are becoming more precise, thanks to a new set of standards being developed by Dr. David Meredith and colleagues on the Coal Services Standing Health Committee. The team is carefully reviewing common health conditions to quantify the risks associated with various roles in the mining industry - ranging from…
3 Mar 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
From longwall to room and pillar – how OEM Komatsu is transforming the mining sector
Visit Longwall 2025 Website After leading the way in longwall automation, Komatsu – a global manufacturer and distributor of earthmoving and mining equipment – has begun applying its expertise to the Development and R&P (room and pillar) sectors, integrating new technologies into its Joy product portfolio. Having supported longwall clients to achieve faster and…
24 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Global coal demand is peaking – but how long will the sector’s good fortune last?
Visit Longwall 2025 Website Despite a global push to phase out consumption, Australia’s coal sector generated 13 percent of Australia’s exports (A$86 billion) last year, with demand from the world’s largest importer, China, not showing any immediate signs of a downturn. However, with climate action stepping up, globally, how long is this resilience expected…
19 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
How ASM is overcoming funding and delivery challenges in the rare earth value chain
Visit Conference Website Australia’s rare earth market potential is set for a boost, following the developments of two cornerstone projects, by Australian Strategic Materials (ASM). Through facilities in Dubbo, NSW and Ochang in South Korea, ASM has been making headway with its unique ‘mine to metal’ strategy – in which it ushers rare earths all…
5 Feb 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
The major developments redefining the NT’s Beetaloo Basin
Empire Energy Group recently made headlines when it formed a contract with the Northern Territory Government to supply 25 terajoules (TJ) of gas per day from its Carpentaria Pilot Project in the Beetaloo Basin. The ten year agreement is due to commence in 2025, in what Chief Executive Alex Underwood describes as a “very busy…
29 Aug 2024, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Goldfields – the centre of the critical minerals universe
As the world navigates its clean energy transition, the Goldfields region in Western Australia is increasingly being looked upon as a hotspot for critical minerals – demand for which has sky-rocketed in the build of clean energy technologies. Already known for its abundant gold and nickel resources, Goldfields is also giving hope to explorers of…
30 Jul 2024, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Keeping the earth moving – how Komatsu has altered its business model to relieve pressure on coal producers
VISIT LONGWALL WEBSITE The last few years have seen significant pressure on Australian coal producers, with inflation, extreme weather, and government royalty hikes adding further weight to the industry’s labour, financing and energy costs. While the sector makes necessary adjustments to preserve profit margins, Komatsu - a global manufacturer and distributor of earthmoving and…
4 Mar 2024, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
The perfect spot for a mineral sands separation facility, but no mine in sight
At conferences, Brett Hoyle of Currumbin Minerals, often gets asked why his company developed a mineral sands separation plant hundreds of kilometres from the nearest mine. His answer is surprisingly simple. “Firstly, it’s the legacy of our founder, Alfred Newman, who had a passion for black sand on local beaches, back in 1929. It’s a…
1 Mar 2024, by Amy SarcevicBusiness | Energy & Utilities | Mining & Resources
How Kwinana is working towards its net zero future
VISIT KWINANA WEBSITE With the likes of BP and Woodside Energy planning hydrogen hubs, the Kwinana Industrial Area of the Western Trade Coast is fast building a reputation as a hotspot for decarbonisation initiatives. But with plans to build a new port, Westport, now steaming ahead, what will this mean for the area’s carbon…
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