Australian Mining - December 2024

In this issue

RIO TINTO - Striking while the iron’s hot
Australian Mining was on hand at the Melbourne Mining Club in October as Rio Tinto divulged plans to revitalise its iron
ore business.

EFFICIENCY AND OPTIMISATION - Processing made efficient
McLanahan’s recent partnership with a major miner has become a critical component in the expansion of a critical
minerals project in Queensland.

FOLLOW THE LEADERS: THE LATEST EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST EXECUTIVE MOVEMENTS ACROSS THE MINING SECTOR, FEATURING METSO, HASTINGS TECHNOLOGY METALS AND WESTGOLD.

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THE LATEST MINING AND SAFETY NEWS

AUSTRALIAN MINING PRESENTS THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE BOARDROOM TO THE MINE AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN. VISIT WWW.AUSTRALIANMINING.COM.AU TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WHAT IS HAPPENING.

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STRIKING WHILE THE IRON'S HOT

AUSTRALIAN MINING WAS ON HAND AT THE MELBOURNE MINING CLUB WHEN SIMON TROTT LAID OUT RIO TINTO'S PLANS TO REVITALISE ITS IRON ORE BUSINESS.

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AN EVENT TO REMEMBER

CLOSE TO 10,000 DELEGATES PACKED THE FLOOR OF THE ICC SYDNEY IN LATE OCTOBER AS IMARC 2024 FOSTERED MINING DEVELOPMENTS, INNOVATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS.

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INNOVATING EMISSION-FREE MACHINERY

AS INDUSTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD PUSH TOWARDS GREATER SUSTAINABILITY, BROKK AUSTRALIA AND FIRSTGREEN INDUSTRIES ARE HELPING TO LEAD THE CHARGE WITHIN THE MINING SECTOR.

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MAKING HISTORY

IN DECEMBER 2023, FORTESCUE MOVED ONE STEP CLOSER TO ITS DECARBONISATION GOAL WITH THE DEPLOYMENT OF A LIEBHERR R 9400 E, AUSTRALIA'S FIRST OPERATIONAL ELECTRIC EXCAVATOR ON A MINE SITE.

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THE ACCELERATION OF ELECTRIFICATION

EPIROC HAS THE ELECTRIFICATION OFFERINGS TO ENABLE THE MINING INDUSTRY'S DECARBONISATION.

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A SUSTAINABLE SHIFT

PARKER AUSTRALIA'S ELECTRIFICATION SOLUTIONS IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY WHILE ALSO REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS.

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DECARBONISATION HOME TRUTHS

ABB’S MINING’S MOMENT’ REPORT HIGHLIGHTS THE INDUSTRY’S PROGRESS IN MAKING OPERATIONS MORE SUSTAINABLE.

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SUSTAINABILITY AT THE FOREFRONT

AUSTRALIAN MINING SAT DOWN WITH CJD EQUIPMENT EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER SALES AND MARKETING GRAYDEN LEAVER TO LEARN ABOUT THE COMPANY'S PLANS FOR 2025.

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POWERING A POSITIVE FUTURE

AUSTRALIAN POWER EQUIPMENT IS BECOMING AS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AS IT IS FOR QUALITY HIGHVOLTAGE SOLUTIONS.

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A WELDING POWERHOUSE

THE MILLER BIG BLUE 600X DUO AIR PAK 50HZ HAS BEEN CREATED TO MEET THE WELDING, CUTTING AND POWER NEEDS OF THE AUSTRALIAN MINING INDUSTRY.

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XCMG AUSTRALIA: COLLABORATION FOR INNOVATION

FOR XCMG AUSTRALIA, BUILDING AND NURTURING NEW PARTNERSHIPS IS KEY TO DRIVING CONTINUED GROWTH AND SUCCESS IN A CHALLENGING YET LUCRATIVE ENVIRONMENT.

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THE NEXT FRONTIER IN MINE REHAB

DENDRA CEO SUSAN GRAHAM EXPLAINS HOW DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ARE CHANGING THE WAY ECOSYSTEM REHABILITATION IS BEING UNDERTAKEN IN THE AUSTRALIAN MINING INDUSTRY.

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EXPERT INSIGHTS FOR 2025

WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR DECLINING INTEREST RATES AND MORE GEOPOLITICAL STABILITY, SRK CONSULTING BELIEVES GROWTH IS ON THE HORIZON FOR THE AUSTRALIAN MINING INDUSTRY.

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A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE

AUSTRALIAN MINING SAT DOWN WITH AUSTMINE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTOR ROBERT TRZEBSKI TO TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO THE YEAR AHEAD.

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REACHING GOLDEN HEIGHTS

AUSTRALIAN MINING SPOKE WITH WESTGOLD RESOURCES MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO WAYNE BRAMWELL ABOUT HOW THE COMPANY PLANS TO CONTINUE ITS SUCCESS IN THE NEW YEAR.

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INNOVATION TAKES CENTRE STAGE

TAKING PLACE AS PART OF THE WA MINING CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE 2024 PROSPECT AWARDS HIGHLIGHTED THE RESOURCES SECTOR'S BEST AND BRIGHTEST.

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DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR

HIGH-GRADE POLYMETALLIC NICKEL-COPPER-COBALT SULPHIDE DEPOSITS ARE RARE AND DIFFICULT TO FIND. BUT NOT FOR IGO.

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AUSTRALIAN MINE OF THE YEAR

ROY HILL TOOK HOME TWO PRIZES FROM THE 2024 AUSTRALIAN MINING PROSPECT AWARDS.

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INDIGENOUS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD

BURU REHAB, AN INDIGENOUS MINE REHABILITATION AND EARTHWORKS SERVICES PROVIDER, WAS THE WORTHY WINNER OF THE 2024 INDIGENOUS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD.

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EXCELLENCE IN IIOT APPLICATION

BLASTIQ UNDERGROUND IS HELPING TO REVOLUTIONISE DRILL AND BLAST OPERATIONS IN THE MINING INDUSTRY.

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EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

THE LAND ACCESS AND DISTURBANCE PERMIT SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL AT BHP'S WEST MUSGRAVE PROJECT, DELIVERING OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES.

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EXCELLENCE IN MINE SAFETY, OH&S

ROY HILL'S SAFER SUMMER’ CAMPAIGN IS ENHANCING MINE SAFETY AWARENESS AND PRACTICES IN THE HIGHRISK SUMMER PERIOD.

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PROJECT LEAD OF THE YEAR

CLAUDE MOCELLIN WAS CELEBRATED AT THE 2024 PROSPECT AWARDS FOR HIS UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO SAFETY, SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFICIENCY.

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INNOVATIVE MINING SOLUTION

IPI AUSTRALIA’S SHAFT ALIGNMENT SYSTEM IS A SIMPLE BUT UNIQUE SOLUTION TO THE COMMON CHALLENGES AROUND CONVEYOR PULLEY TRANSPORT, INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT.

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OUTSTANDING MINE PERFORMANCE

MINRES TOOK HOME THE 2024 OUTSTANDING MINE PERFORMANCE AWARD FOR ITS WODGINA AND MT MARION LITHIUM MINES IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

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MINE PROJECT SUCCESS OF THE YEAR

THE MAXWELL UNDERGROUND COAL MINE IN NEW SOUTH WALES IS OFF TO A STRONG START THANKS TO WORK COMPLETED BY ROBSON CIVIL PROJECTS.

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A NEW ERA FOR FORTESCUE

DECARBONISATION IS AT THE HEART OF FORTESCUE'S FUTURE. AUSTRALIAN MINING TAKES A LOOK AT THE MAJOR'S LATEST MOVES IN THE SPACE.

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HELPING THE MINING INDUSTRY SHINE

FENIXLIGHT PROVIDES LED LIGHTING SOLUTIONS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE EXTREME CONDITIONS MINERS FACE EVERY DAY.

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INNOVATION IN ACTION

CRUSADER HOSE HAS AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO MANUFACTURING THE MOST ROBUST AND RELIABLE HOSE SYSTEMS FOR AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY.

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PROCESSING MADE EFFICIENT

MCLANAHAN’S RECENT PARTNERSHIP WITH A MAJOR MINER HAS BECOME A CRITICAL COMPONENT IN THE EXPANSION OF A CRITICAL MINERALS PROJECT IN QUEENSLAND.

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ENGINE OVERHAUL SLASHES FUEL CONSUMPTION

RAPIDLY GROWING MINING SERVICES FIRM NATIONAL GROUP MADE A MAJOR INVESTMENT IN ITS FLEET TO SUPPORT CLIENTS.

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MAXIMISING LOAD AND HAUL PRODUCTIVITY

SCHLAM'S HERCULES OPEN-CUT DUMP BODY IS NOW A HOUSEHOLD NAME IN THE MINING INDUSTRY.

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REVOLUTIONISING ROCK PROCESSING

SANDVIK’S ATTENDANCE AT MINEXPO 2024 WAS DEFINED BY INNOVATION, QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, WITH A RANGE OF NEW PRODUCTS UNVEILED.

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SAVING FUEL FOR SUSTAINABILITY

EARLY FIELD TEST RESULTS FROM A HYBRID DIESEL-BATTERY MINING TRUCK DEPLOYED IN CHINA HAVE SHOWN MARKED IMPROVEMENTS IN FUEL EFFICIENCY.

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USHERING IN A NEW ERA

THANKS TO A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN WARRIN MINING, CJD EQUIPMENT AND VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, HALLETT GROUP’S TRURO QUARRY HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED WITH VOLVO SITE SOLUTIONS.

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LITHIUM’S NEXT GENERATION

The global mining industry understands that commodity markets will experience regular fluctuations.

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A COMPREHENSIVE OEM PARTNER

THACO INDUSTRIES, VIETNAM'S LEADING OEM PARTNER FOR INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT, IS GROWING ITS REPUTATION IN THE AUSTRALIAN MINING INDUSTRY.

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SERVICE FROM SHORE TO SHORE

WHETHER ON THE GLOBAL STAGE OR FROM ITS DEDICATED AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS, THEJO ENGINEERING IS TAKING ITS COMMITMENT TO ITS CUSTOMERS TO A NEW LEVEL.

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POWERING MINING'S TRANSPORT NEEDS

WITH MINING OPERATIONS EXPANDING ACROSS THE COUNTRY, THERE IS A RISING DEMAND FOR DEPENDABLE TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS.

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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

WHAT CAN THE SEPTEMBER RESOURCES AND ENERGY QUARTERLY’ TELL US ABOUT THE FUTURE OF COMMODITY EXPORTS IN AUSTRALIA?

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COLLABORATING FOR THE FUTURE

THE 2024 WA MINING CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION SERVED AS ONE OF THE LARGEST PLATFORMS FOR INDUSTRY PLAYERS TO COME TOGETHER FOR INNOVATION.

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A NEW SCOPE FOR STOPE

EMESENT’S HOVERMAP LHD HAS HELPED BYRNECUT ACHIEVE NEAR-REAL-TIME 3D STOPE HAZARD AND VOLUME ASSESSMENTS.

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A NEW ERA FOR AIMEX

As the world shifts from fossil-based energy sources to renewables, Australia is preparing to take centre stage as a leading critical minerals provider.

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THE POWER OF CONVERSATION

AUSTRALIAN MINING SAT DOWN WITH TWO OF AUSIMM’S 2025 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SERIES AMBASSADORS TO DISCUSS WHAT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION MEANS TO THEM.

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Australian Mining is the country’s highest circulating mining industry magazine. For more than a century it has provided the mining and resources industry the latest information on mining, technology, and innovation. Australian Mining magazine is the country’s most trusted and respected mining magazine since 1908. The oldest mining magazine in Australia, and one of the oldest in the world, Australian Mining consistently informs and educates the mining industry on the latest innovations and techniques to help them do their jobs more efficiently.