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Gold Fields has taken a major step towards a greener future with the approval of a landmark $296 million renewable energy project at its St Ives gold mine in Western Australia.
This project, the largest of its kind in Gold Fields' portfolio, represents a significant commitment to sustainability and positions Gold Fields as a leader in the responsible production of gold.
AngloGold Ashanti's Sunrise Dam gold mine in Western Australia is making history as it hosts the world's first trial of the Sandvik TH665B, the largest battery-electric underground mining truck.
The groundbreaking truck features an electric driveline with an impressive 630kW (858hp) power output, accompanied by a substantial 354kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) battery.
In a world increasingly concerned with environmental preservation, a quiet revolution is occurring within the gold mining industry, as it embraces sustainability and eco-conscious practices. In this article, we explore the green side of gold mining, highlighting environmentally friendly practices and careers that might appeal to eco-conscious job seekers.
In a significant step toward improved efficiency and sustainability, Gold Fields is revolutionising operations at its Granny Smith Mine near Laverton in Western Australia through the adoption of ABB's cutting-edge digital platform, the ABB Ability™ Operations Management System (OMS).
Last week, West Coast Fever players embarked on a journey off the Netball Court as they paid a visit to Gold Field's Granny Smith mine site, located near Laverton. The purpose of their visit was to gain valuable insights into the intricacies of gold mining operations and to learn about Gold Fields' efforts towards enhancing the sustainability of the mining sector.
Northern Star Resources continues to make strides in both its business expansion and its commitment to sustainability during its latest ASX announcement.
The Gold Industry Group is celebrating two years since bringing Earth and Environmental Science (EES) education to NSW in partnership with Australian Earth Science Education (AusEarthEd), delivering valuable support to thousands of teachers and secondary school students via free incursions, training, and resources.
Diggers & Dealers was back bigger than ever in 2022, with more than 2,600 attendees excited to return from around the globe to be at Australia’s pinnacle mining industry conference.
Even the wild weather didn’t impact the mood, with Forum Chairman Jim Walker crediting the record attendance at the iconic three-day Kalgoorlie event to an active and engaged mining industry.
We recently spoke to Gold Industry Group Gold Class Facilitator and Gold Fields’ Manager Sustainable Development Matt Collier about his passion for innovation and what excites him about working in Australia’s gold industry.
The Gold Industry Group (GIG) and Deloitte annual leadership breakfast opened this year’s Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum second day with a power hour, interactive discussion on the importance of strong leadership and Environment, Safety, and Governance (ESG) to more than 100 attendees at the WA School of Mines Graduate Hall.
GIG Director Andrea Maxey welcomed the delegates to the event with an opening invite to watch the success of the GIG’s recent tour of the Goldfields with West Coast Fever.
This year’s 30th Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum was hailed one of the biggest yet, attracting more than 2500 delegates to hear mining’s growth stories in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, despite having no overseas visitors for the second year running.
Attendance could have been greater at the nation’s largest mining forum with Western Australia having no event restrictions, however due to COVID-19 lockdowns over east preventing many from traveling to the State, several companies presented virtually as thousands streamed the event online.
