The minerals sector has welcomed agreement between the Coalition Government and Labor Opposition that will pave the way for the early passage of the implementing legislation for the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Wesfarmers’ Curragh mine recorded a 5.7% rise in coal production in 3Q15 compared to the previous quarter, including a 14.5% rise in thermal coal output.
Sandvik recorded an operating project of SEK2.33 billion in 3Q15 – 7% down on the same period last year, despite increasing its invoiced sales from its mining business by 7%.
Australian mining contractor, Mastermyne, has won a contract for underground roadway development from a major global mining company,