Downer sells Otraco to Bridgestone
Downer EDI Limited has reached an agreement to sell its tyre management business, Otraco, to tyre and rubber company Bridgestone for $79 million.
The Chief...
Tasmania eyes diversifying workforce in mining, minerals processing sector
The Tasmanian government has launched the Inclusion and Diversity Blueprint and Roadmap, which aims to attract more women and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to the mining and minerals processing sector.
Rio Tinto to sell its Lochaber assets for $410m
Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its assets at Lochaber, Scotland to SIMEC for a total of $410 million, subject to certain conditions precedent...
Australian mining ministers affirm support for critical minerals sector
Resources and mining ministers from the federal, state and territory governments in Australia have expressed their support for the nation’s critical minerals sector and reaffirmed a commitment to attracting foreign investment for resources projects.
More than 300 jobs on the line as ExxonMobil shuts Altona refinery
ExxonMobil will close its Altona refinery in Victoria and convert it to an ‘important terminal’, the company announced Wednesday.
ExxonMobil said the decision was made...
BMA to let off 700 jobs at their Queensland mines
According to BMA, a major mine operator in Central Queensland, they plan to lay off 700 jobs from its Bowen Basin coal operations to...
NRW granted surface mining and TSF construction contract for the Bellevue Gold Project
Golden Spur Resources Pty Ltd, a Bellevue Gold Limited subsidiary, granted a contract to NRW Holdings Limited for surface mining and constructing a tailings storage facility at the Bellevue Gold Project.
Rio Tinto reports third quarter 2017 production results
Rio Tinto has released its third quarter production results which revealed a number of productivity improvements across the company’s operations.
Rio Tinto’s world-class Pilbara iron...
Rio Tinto’s Amrun bauxite project creates 470 jobs in Qld
Rio Tinto’s world-class Amrun bauxite project, located south of the Embley River, between Weipa and Aurukun, has created 470 jobs in far north Queensland.
The...
Minister Robb says first shipment from Sino Iron marks a major investment milestone
The substantial benefits foreign investments bring to Australia are becoming clear with the first iron ore concentrate shipment from the multi-billion-dollar Sino Iron project...
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Beyond insights: CRM’s transformative role in sustainable manufacturing
Manufacturing companies worldwide are increasingly gearing up for a significant transformation with environmental sustainability at the centre. This comes amid stronger environmental regulations, a shift in consumer behaviour, and the industrial sector delves deeper into Industry 4.0.
