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12.10.2021 (387 Clicks)

IWiM successfully delivers Fourth Consecutive International Women in Resources Mentoring Programme (IWRMP)

International Women in Mining (IWiM) is proud to announce the success of its 2021 International Women in Resources Mentoring Programme (IWRMP). The virtual closing ceremony was held on 5 October 2021 and was attended by over 130 participants worldwide. These included mentees, mentors and representatives of sponsor organisations who used the occasion to celebrate the positive impact that the programme has had on their careers and organisations.

12.10.2021 (351 Clicks)

Gladstone Gem to expand World’s Hydrogen Production

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the addition of a new asset for Queensland’s diverse resources and energy sector, with the announcement of plans for one of the world's largest hydrogen-equipment manufacturing facilities in Gladstone, in partnership between the Queensland Government and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI).

QRC’s Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the state’s resources sector was already a major breadwinner for Queensland, and welcomed its additional depth with the investment in manufacturing hydrogen electrolysers, which are vital to the production of renewable hydrogen.
“Queenslanders are reaping the benefits of the resources industry and Government working together, which is demonstrated through this announcement,” Mr Macfarlane said. “When the QRC released its Resource Recovery Agenda in August 2020, we called out the potential for new low emission exports in Queensland from hydrogen, green aluminum and steel. I am delighted to see that potential start to come to fruition. Adding value in Queensland is the best way to create more jobs in our regions. This is great news for Queensland. In its initial stage, this $114 million investment from FFI is expected to create 120 construction jobs and 53 operational jobs,” Mr Macfarlane said.

Job numbers are expected to exceed 300 over the life of the project.

“The announcement of the Green Energy Manufacturing (GEM) Centre is another gem in the Gladstone’s crown as the engine room of Queensland’s industrial economy” said Mr Macfarlane. “Queensland has long been recognised as an essential source of energy for key trading partners like Japan, Korea, China, India and Taiwan through our exports of coal and gas. Queensland now has an opportunity to build on our reputation for reliability in working towards hydrogen exports. Gladstone has the most readily expanded port in the Southern Hemisphere, so it is the natural home for these exciting new developments.”

Mr Macfarlane emphasised that the renewable energy and hydrogen sectors are a major part of the resource industry’s low-emission future.

“The resources industry is committed to working with the Government on a transition to a low emission future.”

Source: QRC

                     

11.10.2021 (404 Clicks)

QRC welcomes Senex Decarbonisation Action Plan

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the released of Senex Energy’s Decarbonisation Action Plan and its company ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operational footprint to net zero by 2040.

09.10.2021 (367 Clicks)

New Prevention against Concrete Spalling on Segments in Tunnels

It is generally known that the design of segments tends to become thinner and thinner due to cost, handling and environmental aspects. As a result the contact area between the segment has to be increased as much as possible, which will lead in turn reducing the distance for the gasket to the edge of the segment.

08.10.2021 (349 Clicks)

Government applauded for Engineering Futures

A new program to encourage people into engineering careers has been welcomed by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).

08.10.2021 (375 Clicks)

Akobo Minerals signs Contract with Midroc for a second core-drilling Rig – significantly expanding Production Capacity

Akobo Minerals will soon be working with a total of three core drilling rigs in field, including one company owned drill rig. The experience and performance with the first drill rig from Midroc Geo/Exploration Services PLC (“Midroc”) has met expectations hence a contract amendment has been signed for a second drill rig to be engaged.

07.10.2021 (596 Clicks)

Epiroc to acquire Specialist in Mining Vehicle Battery Conversions

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has agreed to acquire the business and assets of FVT Research Inc., a Canadian company with expertise in converting diesel-powered mining machines to battery-electric vehicles.

07.10.2021 (548 Clicks)

Bauer Spezialtiefbau involved in Construction of the LVR Building in Cologne-Deutz in Germany

After demolition of the existing building, a new administration building will be constructed on Otto square in Cologne’s Deutz district to house the central administration of the “Landschaftsverband Rheinland” association (LVR) on a total area of 7,357 m². Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH was engaged by the LVR with construction of the excavation pit.

06.10.2021 (375 Clicks)

Endomines AB reports Appointment of interim CEO

Endomines AB started the recruitment for a permanent CEO in the summer 2021 after Marcus Ahlström, Interim CEO and CFO of the company had informed the Board that he will be stepping down in October.

The recruitment process has proceeded very well and as planned. The company anticipates being able to appoint the new permanent CEO in the beginning of 2022.

06.10.2021 (500 Clicks)

Boliden: Environmental Permit for expanded Production in Garpenberg granted

Boliden has been granted an environmental permit for an increase in the annual production rate in Garpenberg. As a result of the decision, bottleneck investments can be initiated with the aim of increasing production to 3.3 Mtons per year.