Olympic Dam: 3 of 7

BHP's Olympic Dam has similar operational challenges to OZ Minerals' Prominent Hill.
EDITOR'S COMMENT

In OZ deal would BHP's gain be METS' loss?

Could BHP's proposed takeover of OZ Minerals stifle innovation?

08 August 2022

Macmahon has both the underground and surface mining contracts at King of the Hill
UNDERGROUND

Proof of concept

KOTH allows Macmahon to further show its surface and underground mining capabilities.

18 July 2022

Edgar Basto says the science is clear that vaccination saves lives.
ENVIRONMENT

Miner vaccinations spread

Union set to oppose any company driven vaccine mandates but support government mandates.

08 October 2021

BHP got first ore from South Flank in May.
SURFACE

BHP breaks records

Iron ore, copper, gold and metallurgical coal records fall for BHP.

20 July 2021

Minetec helps underground miners get visibility of their operations.
TECHNOLOGY

Caterpillar buying Minetec for US$14M

Caterpillar seen as the best way forward for Minetec's development.

03 June 2021

 BHP's had brought into operation a giant crane at its Olympic Dam copper mine.
TECHNOLOGY

BHP's multi-million-dollar crane gets to work

Maintenance work on the way.

18 May 2021

Downer EDI has landed a key contract as part of the Olympic Dam SCM21 project.
MANAGEMENT

Downer lands Olympic Dam shutdown contract

Contract covers two work packages including specialist welding.

12 May 2021

Olympic Dam smelter will undergo major maintenance over the coming months.
MANAGEMENT

BHP gears up for Olympic Dam maintenance

Smelter contract goes to Boom Logistics.

06 May 2021

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Hitachi Construction Machinery's Verification Test of Operator Assist System

Reduces operator burden, improves mine safety, increases productivity and lowers

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Hitachi machinery will support coal production at the mine site to reach 21-million tons a year

Hitachi machinery will support coal production at the mine site to reach 21-million

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Hastings Deering achieves milestone with the delivery of the Cat® D10 Dozer

A testament to the company's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in

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