Jimblebar

A view from inside a Caterpillar truck operating autonomously.
TECHNOLOGY

Robo Cats shift 5Bt

Caterpillar started autonomous haulage operations in 2013.

23 September 2022

BHP's autonomous Pit Vipers have drilled more than 25 million metres.
TECHNOLOGY

Drilled it

Autonomous drilling record of more than 25 million metres.

08 June 2022

Labour shortages remain a concern.
PROCESSING

Profit up at Monadelphous

Labour shortages still a concern.

23 February 2022

 Innawally Pool in WA's Pilbara
OPERATIONS

Innawally pool gets reprieve

BHP decides to change the mine plan at Jimblebar to avoid disturbing the pool.

14 September 2021

Jimblebar enjoyed record production for the nine months to March 31.
SURFACE

Iron record for BHP

News not so great for the company's Australian coal operations though.

21 April 2021

Olympic Dam's expansion plans shelved again.
UNDERGROUND

Olympic Dam expansion shelved again

Better understanding of ore variability drove decision.

20 October 2020

BHP expects a stronger second half from its WA iron ore operations.
SURFACE

BHP iron ore production up

Iron ore production up 2% and a stronger second half expected.

21 January 2020

 Jimblebar work in progress
SURFACE

Jimblebar feedback sought

BHP wants approval to optimise Jimblebar.

06 September 2019

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Tackling tailings risk with dewatered solutions

SRK is working to consider dewatered tailings management technology as a risk reduction

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Enhanced Safety and Visibility with BlastWeb II Technology

Dyno Nobel’s digital advancements bring a new era of secure underground blasting

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Mining hub for services and repairs excellence opens in Karratha

The Karratha Service Centre specialises in delivering OEM-quality repairs and refurbishments

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