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22.09.2020 (691 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 (630 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 (630 Clicks)

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

Preferred tenderers appointed for open pit mining contract and processing plant

• Initial construction activities have commenced to provide base infrastructure for main construction in Q1 2022
• Macmahon Holdings Limited (Macmahon) awarded preferred tenderer status for open pit mining
• GR Engineering Services Ltd (GRES) awarded preferred tenderer status for process plant EPC

Calidus Resources Limited announces that construction has started ahead of schedule at the Company’s Warrawoona Gold Project in WA’s Pilbara.

This construction activity will provide the base infrastructure, including an Access Road, Accommodation Village, Communications and Water Supply in preparation for main Project construction activities to commence in Q1 2021.

The Company has also issued preferred tenderer status to the mining and process plant EPC contractors to allow finalisation of major contracts as part of the ongoing Feasibility Study, which is due for completion this month. Calidus Managing Director Dave Reeves said: “The commencement of construction activities at Warrawoona is a major milestone for Calidus. Installing the base infrastructure this year will provide a springboard to allow on-ground activities to kick off in earnest in Q1 2021, subject to finalisation of all permits and financing.

“We are also pleased to announce the preferred tenderers for our two largest value contracts, the open pit mining contract and the EPC process plant contract. The open pit preferred tenderer is Macmahon and the EPC process plant preferred tenderer is GREngineering. Both of these companies have exceptional track records in the gold mining industry and we look forward to our journey together in building Warrawoona into a cash generative gold miner in the not too distant future”.

Source: Calidus Resources Limited

                     

18.09.2020 (835 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 (646 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 (766 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 (774 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.