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Purple trays hit the pit as part of Carmichael mine Peer Supporter Program

Purple trays hit the pit as part of Carmichael mine Peer Supporter Program

Purple trays hit the pit as part of Carmichael mine Peer Supporter Program Bravus Mining and Resources has unveiled the newest and biggest Peer Supporters for the industry-leading mental health program run at its Carmichael mine near Clermont in central Queensland. Bravus Mining and Resources health and safety manager Graeme Furnell said two of the operation’s fleet of 200t CAT 796AC mining trucks had been fitted with trays painted in ‘Peer Supporter purple’ to remind the workforce that support is available should they be going...

The Townsville-headquartered Bravus has been associated with the Cowboys since 2019, becoming a Platinum Partner of the NRL squad and presenting partner of the Club’s Adopt-A-School program in 2021.

Bravus playing a whole new ball game

Bravus playing a whole new ball game Bravus Mining and Resources has doubled down on its support of the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys, expanding its partnership to include the club’s women’s squad. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says signing on as a Major Partner of the NRLW Cowboys is a natural next step in the organisations’ successful history of working together for the social and economic benefit of regional Queensland. “Our Carmichael mine near Clermont and our offices in Townsville and Rockhampton are...

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden in front of his haul truck ride.

Digging coal is the goal for Cowboys co-captain

Digging coal is the goal for Cowboys co-captain Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden has shown he'd have no trouble swapping footy boots for steel caps in the distant future when he’s ready to transition to a life after rugby league. The superstar five-eighth looked right at home behind the wheel of a massive Caterpillar 796AC haul truck during a trip to the Carmichael mine to shoot the new "Digging Coal, Kicking Goals" campaign that celebrates the Platinum Partnership between Bravus Mining and Resources and the Cowboys. Mr Dearden says the visit, including a lap of mining operations sitting in the...

Environmental scientists undertaking groundwater sampling from a borehole near the Carmichael mine.

Bravus Mining groundwater research celebrated internationally

Bravus Mining groundwater research celebrated internationally Years of scientific work to better understand ancient springs in outback Queensland has paid off for local researchers who will take their findings to the world stage at a prestigious conference in Davos, Switzerland. Dr Richard Cresswell and Anne Gibson from Eco Logical Australia will present at the upcoming International Association of Hydrogeologists World Groundwater Congress in September. The research focuses on the Doongmabulla Springs Complex, which lies more than 11km away from Bravus Mining and Resources Carmichael mine near Clermont in Central Queensland. Dr Cresswell and Ms Gibson used multiple scientific techniques and approaches including field trips,...

The WA Government is streamlining the approvals process and providing incentives to explorers.

WA clears the way for more exploration and future mines

WA clears the way for more exploration and future mines Efforts to expedite the mining exploration approvals process in WA have proven successful with the State seeing a significant reduction in wait times for Program of Work applications. The WA Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) finalised 313 applications last month, with wait times cut by more than 50% from 16 business days to just seven. WA Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael says exploration is essential to the development of future mines. “The Government is committed to making the approvals process as efficient as possible,” he said. "These...

FMG and the PKKP Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC sign co-management MoU

FMG and the PKKP Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC sign co-management MoU

https://australianminingreview.muhammad-waqas-dev.com/FMG and the PKKP Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC sign co-management MoU Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the PKKP Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC to guide the development of a co-management model for FMG’s projects on Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura lands. The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura lands and waters cover roughly 10,888km2 of WA’s Pilbara region between Onslow and Tom Price. Fortescue chief executive Fiona Hick said the agreement will shape a new direction for the company. “Fortescue is proud of our strong relationship with the PKKP Traditional Custodians, which is built on open and transparent engagement,” she...

Coronavirus screening for FIFO workers

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Coronavirus screening for FIFO workers

Coronavirus screening for FIFO workers FLY-IN, fly-out workers may undergo a special coronavirus screening as part of new measures to protect rural and remote communities from the spread of the virus. The Australian Principle Health Committee will present a management plan to the Federal Government, which will include special measures for FIFO employees. Chief medical officer Brendan Murphy said the health risks posed by the virus affected metropolitan and rural areas differently. “In metropolitan areas the health system would be able to cope... but in isolated communities this could have pretty devastating consequences,” he said. “They present a particular risk and so we’re planning a range of approaches to staffing and screening of people coming into community so that we...

Mining Industry Set To See “Green” Benefits From Zenith Energy And 5B Partnership

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Mining Industry Set To See “Green” Benefits From Zenith Energy And 5B Partnership

Renewable energy penetration is set to increase on major mine-sites in the Goldfields and Pilbara regions, after one of Australia’s leading independent power producers signs a deployment agreement with a clean energy technology provider. Zenith Energy and 5B have signed an Ecosystem Framework Agreement-Deployment (ESAD), permitting Zenith to be a deployment partner of the 5B Maverick system within Australia. The 5B Maverick system solar array is prefabricated, allowing rapid deployment and increasing the ability of Zenith to expand renewable assets across existing and future sites. Managing Director Hamish Moffat said it’s the next step in reducing emissions across Zenith’s legacy portfolio. “We’ve been looking to increase renewable assets across multiple sites for some time, the question has always been around...