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Since 1908, Australian Mining has informed the industry on the latest news and technologies from across the mining sector. Comprising of a monthly print magazine, website and e-newsletter ...

The Australian economy after the mining boom

We are now living through the post-boom hangover. Three factors have come together to deliver a blow to economic growth and national income. The first was widely …

Bureaucracy risks energy investment as renewable

The renewable energy industry says it is being held back by outdated planning regimes and unnecessary red tape, making it harder to get projects off the ground, as a new study found the world was ...

TW: China's Impact on Australia

Additionally, because it views Australia's economy as weak, China has also "launched an attempt to bring Chinese workers to Australia to deal with what it describes as an 'infrastructure bottleneck and shortage of skilled labour.'"China is heavily involved in the Australian mining industry and for the first time ever, Australia's ...

South Australian bottleneck to be fixed

An export bottleneck on Adelaide's road network would be removed today (Thursday, April 3) with the opening of a privately funded rail facility.

The new railhead, to be operated by Mackenzie Intermodal, will link South Australia's Outer Harbor rail line with Mackenzie's operational hub next to Adelaide's container terminal.

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Clean energy transition could bottleneck mining

KPMG stated that mining will face scrutiny from industry, investors and the public over ESG issues, while political agendas that limit access to certain commodities could also …

Changes to Australia's infrastructure landscape in …

Australia is experiencing a significant shift in its infrastructure focus and geographical priorities. While the past two decades emphasised major transport infrastructure in capital cities, the future points towards energy …

Fortescue commences Green Metal project in the Pilbara

Since 1908, Australian Mining has informed the industry on the latest news and technologies from across the mining sector. Comprising of a monthly print magazine, website and e-newsletter ...

Transport and storage to be 'a major bottleneck' in Asia's …

Apart from Japan and Indonesia, no other Asia Pacific market to date has clear regulations around domestic and cross-border CCUS activities. Malaysia – which aims to develop three CCUS hubs with a shared storage capacity of up to 15 million tonnes per annum by 2030 – plans to pass its own CCUS bill by year-end. In the study's net zero scenario, clean power – …

Grants for the Australian Mining Mineral Sector

One of the programs funded by the Australian state government aims at improving the infrastructure of mining-related communities. It forms part of the $1.3 billion Regional Growth Fund that aims to enable essential infrastructure. There is no minimum or maximum funding amount for this grant.

Hanging on the line – on the need to assess the risk to …

Any damage to the submarine telecommunications infrastructure routed through Hawaii could result in significant impacts on the electronic flow of data and voice traffic, negatively affecting dependent economies such as Australia. ... an example of the Hawaiian "bottleneck" and Australia, Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 605–607, https://doi ...

Australia: Infrastructure: third party access to bottleneck …

Australia: Infrastructure: third party access to bottleneck facilities made easier ... Access seekers' ability to seek the declaration of services provided by means of "bottleneck" infrastructure facilities has been made considerably easier, following a decision of the Australian Competition Tribunal.

Australian mining exports hit bottleneck :: Lloyd's List

AUSTRALIA'S export boom in mining commodities has led to infrastructure bottlenecks in segments of the economy, especially ports, according to a report by the World …

Materialise: Collaboration for decarbonisation and

Like all major industries in today's environment, mining, minerals, and metals companies know they need to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and reduce their carbon footprints.

Column: Smelter charges collapse as zinc mine …

Falling mine production. London Metal Exchange (LME) zinc went from boom to bust over the course of 2022 and early 2023, the three-month price collapsing from an all-time high of $4,896 per ton in ...

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De Grey Mining has completed its site-based due diligence work program at the Ashburton gold project in Western Australia. Olivia Thomson 1 day ago October 23, 2024 Boss firing on all cylinders at ...

The Critical Question

How can mining companies implement these strategies, and safeguard Australia's position as an international powerhouse in providing renewable energy resources? For local …

Mine the gap: Australia's 80,000 disused mines

Researchers are looking to convert Australia's abandoned mines from a risk to an asset. The mining industry is experiencing growing pains — with agility and flexibility becoming …

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Information on Australia's extensive infrastructure network of road, rail and port facilities and how it supports exploration and mining projects can also be found below. Geoscience Australia. Infrastructure Australia (website) Australian resource and energy infrastructure web mapping services; New South Wales. Infrastructure New South Wales ...

Growth bottleneck

Growth bottleneck. AUSTRALIAN mining is booming, but will a lack of professionals restrict industry growth? By Andrew Okely* Angie Tomlinson. 29 December 2004 ...

Top 10: Australia's largest current infrastructure projects

The $3.6 billion Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan is a 10-year project comprising major infrastructure upgrades that will transform the region's road and transport linkages. The initiative will boost the economy and livability of Western Sydney, relieving pressure on existing infrastructure and easing congestion.

South32's Q1 manganese output plunges as Aussie ops fail

A tropical cyclone in March damaged infrastructure at the diversified miner's Groote Eylandt Mining Co (GEMCO) project, part of its Australia Manganese division and forced it to withdraw its ...

Australia eyes more than P4B a year to support PHL mining, …

By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter. AUSTRALIA plans to provide the Philippines more than P4 billion yearly until 2029 in of fi cial development assistance (ODA) to support mining, infrastructure, renewable energy (RE) and agriculture, as part of the country's fi ve-year development partnership plan with the Southeast Asian nation. "We are talking about multiples …

INFRASTRUCTURE BOTTLENECKS AHEAD

Infrastructure bottlenecks and skills shortages largely brought about by continued strong demand for our commodities from emerging economies, in particular China and India, may temper the expected recovery …

Bottleneck blues

Coal, like other parts of the mining sector, suffers from a desperate shortage of skilled engineers, maintenance workers, foremen and tradespeople. This problem is causing some projects to be delayed.

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Long-awaited McPhee mine gets green light

Gina Rinehart's Atlas Iron has been given final approval by the Federal Government to build an iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, following years of delays.

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MACA is an international contracting group providing services to the mining, infrastructure and construction sector industries for 20 years. With a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals, we deliver operational expertise and equipment tailored to suit the needs of our clients and end-users. MACA is a proud Thiess company.

Australias resource sector world leading but facing a …

And despite offering the highest pay of all Australian sectors, the sector is facing record vacancy levels, reflecting declining enrolments in mining-related educational programs, and …

Legislation, regulations and guidelines | Australia Minerals

EPBC approval may be required for certain actions or activities that affect Australia's environment, for example when mining or exploration activities may impact on water resources. Taxation Those currently investing, or considering investing, in minerals and petroleum exploration and development in Australia, should be considering the taxation ...

Business fears infrastructure bottleneck

Business has called on the NSW government to work closely with the private sector and other states in planning the timing of its $50 billion infrastructure program to avoid costly delays.

Building the nation's mining infrastructure

National construction company, Ahrens, is meeting the infrastructure needs of the mining sector in the most regional and remote areas. Keeping the wheels of the nation's mining industry turning ...

Vocus on LinkedIn: Data-driven AI in Australian mining

AI, powered by high-speed connectivity and coupled with collaboration and security solutions, creates a robust network infrastructure that ensures mining operations are connected, protected ...

Australia's big build spills over into inflation

The International Monetary Fund has made the striking assessment that Australia's infrastructure spending boom has helped push the nation's economy beyond full capacity, requiring the Reserve ...

Phoenix by KSM Secures Large Mining Order

Phoenix by KSM has secured a new Australian mining order with engineering client based in the United Kingdom, further extending its reach. The company has demonstrated a very high level of quality and engineering precision. The client's order involves the design and delivery of several GS3050 circular silencers and SM250/3000 rectangular ...

How to Eliminate Mining Bottlenecks—for Good

As the CEO of a global mining company announced the second cost-cutting program in 18 months, the executive was sure mine productivity would finally surge. The bottleneck at a key site, it seemed, was the paste plant. But after the company invested in upgrading it, another constraint surfaced: mill throughput.

The AI mining revolution

As Vocus builds this digital infrastructure, security is paramount.Vocus is an Australian-based, Australian-backed company, keeping sensitive data onshore, operating facilities with security ...

De-risking critical minerals supply in Australia

Yet some say Australia is still missing longer-term investment to establish a full critical minerals supply chain – including infrastructure such as battery manufacturing plants and refineries.