Mount Isa

 Orica’s wireless initiating system technology, WebGen, in use at Glencore’s Ernest Henry (EHM) Mine.
TECHNOLOGY

Orica gains Glencore contract

Five year deal involves it supplying its wireless Webgen initiation system.

09 November 2020

The TR3000 raise boring machine at Terratec’s workshop in Hobart, Tasmania
FLEETS

Terratec supplies custom raise borer to Mount Isa

Terratec's custom TR3000 raise boring machine will be deployed at the Glencore's George Fisher mine

09 October 2018

 The NGP will span 622km from near Tennant Creek, in the Northern Territory, to Mt Isa in Queensland
POWER

New gas transportation deal powers Mount Isa mines

Jemena has signed a new gas transportation contract with Santos to provide energy for local mines

25 September 2018

A reliable network helps personnel underground access critical information. Photo: MST
TECHNOLOGY

Staying connected

The barrage of data finding its way through to control centres needs a reliable network now more than

23 November 2015

A series of ball mills at Glencore's Mount Isa complex in Australia
BASE METALS

Glencore releases production report

Glencore has released its production report for the 12 months ending December 31, 2014

11 February 2015

ABB wins Xstrata hoist order
EQUIPMENT

ABB wins Xstrata hoist order

ABB has won a US$24 million order to supply a complete ore hoisting solution for Xstrata Zincs George

22 November 2011

EQUIPMENT

Mt Isa powers up

Xstrata Mount Isa Mines has secured a long-term supply of electricity and gas to meet forecast demand

01 November 2011

EQUIPMENT

A worthy enterprise

Queenslands Mount Isa mine celebrates its 85th anniversary this year and continues to play a vital role

09 September 2009

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