Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has suspended normal operations at its mine in Papua New Guinea for at least 14 days to limit further transmission of COVID-19 and allow for contact tracing, isolation and testing procedures to be implemented after seven people tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Weir Minerals Australia has signed an agreement with ENGIE Australia & New Zealand to source renewable energy for its operations in New South Wales and Queensland. The deal will deliver significant carbon reductions in line with Weir Group’s sustainability goals, while locking in energy supply and price stability.
Australian miner New Century Resources released its quarterly activities report for the three months ending 30 June 2020. Operations delivered a significant production increase and lower costs, while due diligence continues at the Goro Nickel and Cobalt Mine in New Caledonia.
Not-for-profit Amira Global has welcomed a $20 million investment by the West Australian government into the development of a robotics and automation test facility and precinct at Neerabup, north of Perth.