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22.09.2020 (689 Clicks)

EV Batteries made from Deep-Sea Rocks dramatically reduce Carbon

New peer-reviewed study commissioned by DeepGreen finds making electric vehicle batteries from deep-sea rocks can dramatically reduce climate change impacts compared to land-based ores

22.09.2020 (700 Clicks)

QRC welcomes the Release of more Land for Gas Exploration

The Queensland Resources Council, the peak organisation for the State’s coal, metal and petroleum producers, explorers and suppliers, has welcomed the release of more than 3,000 square kilometres of land in parts of south west and central Queensland near existing infrastructure to fast-track the gas to market.

22.09.2020 (811 Clicks)

HS2 heralds formal Start of Construction as a 22,000 ‘jobs boost’ for Britain

• Major milestone for Europe’s largest infrastructure project as it moves from enabling works to full construction following Government’s approval for Notice to Proceed in April
• HS2 Ltd and its Tier One contractors expect to recruit for around 22,000 roles in the coming years to build the Phase One route – offering people a path back into work after the pandemic
• HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Thurston: “the reality of high speed journeys joining up Britain’s biggest cities in the North and Midlands and using that connectivity to help level up the country has just moved a step closer”
• NEW HS2 animations, infographics, drone footage and more available at this link: https://visual.library.hs2.org.uk/p/share/HoMPX6th7pT2

21.09.2020 (628 Clicks)

Turquoise Hill announces resignation of director Alan Chirgwin and appointment of Alfie Grigg to the Board of Directors

Turquoise Hill Resources announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of non-independent director Alan Chirgwin, effective September 17, 2020. Mr. Chirgwin’s resignation corresponds with his personal decision to leave Rio Tinto.

19.09.2020 (629 Clicks)

Warrawoona Gold Project, Pilbara WA Construction underway at Warrawoona Gold Project

Preferred tenderers appointed for open pit mining contract and processing plant

18.09.2020 (834 Clicks)

Produce up to 15,000 Tons per Hour with the Niagara XL-Class Vibrating Screen

Haver & Boecker Niagara offers the Niagara XL-Class vibrating screen, which combines advanced exciter drive technology with a wide body to offer producers high-capacity screening action at up to 15,000 tons per hour. The XL-Class is the largest exciter-driven machine in the industry.

18.09.2020 (644 Clicks)

Launch of new Hydrogen Utilization Council in Kobe/Kansai Area in Japan

Mitsubishi Power, Ltd., a major wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, and Japanese various industry organizations and energy companies involved in hydrogen projects launched a new council named Kobe/Kansai Hydrogen Utilization Council with the goal of developing hydrogen utilization methods and establishing a hydrogen supply chain in the Kobe/Kansai area.

17.09.2020 (771 Clicks)

Geomega nominates new Board of Directors Montreal

• Geomega adds technical and operations management experience
• Geomega nominates Nicholas Nickoletopoulos to its Board of Directors Montreal, September 16, 2020

16.09.2020 (765 Clicks)

Lundin Gold receives Exploration Permit for high Priority Barbasco Target

Lundin Gold Inc. announced that it has received the exploration permit for the Emperador concession, which includes the highly prospective, drill ready Barbasco target. With the receipt of the permit, the Company is now planning a 6,000 metre drill program at Barbasco for mid to late fourth quarter of this year. Prior to the start of drilling, community socialization and implementation of COVID-19 protocols is required.

16.09.2020 (773 Clicks)

Queenslanders shine in national Women in Resources Awards

Two Queensland women have taken out top honours in the Women in Resources National Awards presented by the Minerals Council of Australia today.

Kathryn Young, Geotechnical Engineer at BHP’s Peak Downs Mine in Moranbah took the Newcrest Exceptional Young Woman in Australian Resources Award for her impressive technical leadership, mentoring and strong advocacy on gender diversity.

“Attracting women to pursue careers in the resources sector should begin at school and university,” said Kathryn.

“To do this I’m actively involved in Space Design Competitions Australia – to mentor and encourage female school students to pursue careers in science technology engineering and maths (STEM) fields,” she said.

Kathryn also participates in a wide range of industry events at local universities as a BHP representative and supervises interns (of which 50 percent have been female) during their summer vacation period.

“I truly believe that I’m very lucky to work in the industry that I do, and no day is the same and there are always things that can be continually improved and new challenges that we can overcome. So, it’s a really exciting time to work in the industry and I can’t wait to see what the future in mining holds for me.”

Meanwhile, Larnie Mackay, Digital Transformation: Underground Project Lead for Anglo American in Moranbah took the inaugural Maptek Women in Resources Technological Innovation Award.

The judges selected Larnie for her innovation and perseverance in leading the development of the first, and so far, only, electronic tablet device certified for unrestricted use in underground coal mining in Australia.

“Our underground tablets have changed the way we work underground and opened the door for further improvements in digitisation and data analytics to help improve safety and productivity in our operations,” said Larnie.

“It has been a culture and technology game changer at our underground mines, and the way it has been embraced by our teams - especially those underground - has been phenomenal.

“I’m proud to have been recognised for a project that has been a passion of mine for a long time, and that I know will have an impact on our industry into the future.”

“The winners of the prestigious BHP 2020 Women in Resources National Awards announced today highlight the diversity, calibre and skills of people working in Australia’s world-leading resources industry,” said MCA Chief Executive Officer Tania Constable.

“These awards celebrate initiatives that create a more diverse, safer, fairer and stronger sector. And as ambassadors and role models, the award winners will inspire more women to enter the resources workforce,” she said.

“Queensland had eight finalists in these awards and I want to congratulate every one of them for their outstanding achievements,” said Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane.

“These awards play a pivotal role in our sector’s efforts to bring better gender balance to our workforce, and it’s a great outcome that the MCA pushed ahead with the awards, despite COVID-19 restrictions.

“More than double the number of women are now working in our resources sector in Queensland compared with 2006 when we began our Women in Resources Action Plan.

“It’s a testament to the hard work of QRC members, and resources companies nationally, who have incorporated gender diversity into their mainstream business plans. They recognise that with diversity comes improved safety, innovation and productivity.

“The competition for skilled people is also driving the imperative to attract and retain more women in our expanding sector. This means we can continue to supply the world with the minerals and energy vital to our modern way of life, and see us through in tough times, such as the current pandemic,' he said.

The winners of the BHP 2020 Women in Resources National Awards are:

Dyno Nobel Exceptional Woman in Australian Resources Award Renata Roberts, Chief Corporate Services Officer, The Bloomfield Group in Singleton New South Wales for the extensive examples of her leadership across a number of areas, her capability and agility throughout her career, and for her community outreach particularly through the HR Hub and Educators Forum initiative. (Queensland finalist Jo Best Hastings Deering.

Newcrest Exceptional Young Woman in Australian Resources Award Kathryn Young, Geotechnical Engineer at BHP’s Peak Downs Mine in Moranbah Queensland for her impressive technical leadership, mentoring and strong advocacy on gender diversity.

Rio Tinto Gender Diversity Champion in Australian Resources Award Brett Robins, Crew Leader, Bell Bay Aluminium in Tasmania for his strong personal commitment to diversity and for achieving a 50 per cent increase in female participation as well as sustainable cultural change in the workplace. (Queensland finalist Jayson Smeeton BHP.

St Barbara Excellence in Company Programs and Performance Award Vanessa Davies, National General Manager, Diversity, Inclusion & Indigenous Engagement at the Compass Group in Perth for the Launch into Work program which supports long-term unemployed women. (Queensland Finalist Hastings Deering: represented by Suzannah D'Juliet Executive Manager - Employee Experience at Hastings Deering.

Maptek Women in Resources Technological Innovation Award Larnie Mackay, Digital Transformation: Underground Project Lead, Anglo American in Moranbah Queensland for her innovation and perseverance in leading the development of the first and so far only electronic tablet device certified for unrestricted use in underground coal mining in Australia.

Thiess Outstanding Australian Tradeswoman, Operator or Technician Award Jennifer Ward, Open Pit Supervisor at Newmont’s Boddington gold mine in Western Australia for her strong leadership and influence on-site and in the community.(Queensland finalist: Conal Hearps Machine operator and Trainer Assessor Peabody Energy Mackay.

The awards ceremony, hosted with news anchor Chris Bath, can be viewed on YouTube https://youtu.be/tOff6tfbnRY including interviews with all six winners as well as Edgar Basto, President of Minerals Australia from awards principal sponsor BHP and the Chair of the MCA, the Hon Helen Coonan.

Source: QRC