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Lithium – Doing you a power of good!

NewsDecember 19, 2018

Lithium is a chemical element with the symbol Li. It is not found in nature in its pure form but most commonly in igneous rock as well as lithium rich brine in salt lakes. It was first discovered in 1817 by Swedish chemist Johan August Arfwedson when he analysed petalite ore, but it took a number of scientists to work out how to extract this soft, grey-white, alkaline metal. Australia is the world’s leading producer of lithium, followed by Chile and Argentina.

MEC joins leaders at QEC and EY event

NewsDecember 17, 2018

MEC’s Kylie Smith and Andrew Dittmann had the opportunity to attend an event hosted by the Queensland Exploration Council and Ernst & Young (EY) last week in Brisbane. The event focused on the findings of Ernst & Young’s latest report “Top 10 Business Risks Facing Mining and Metals in 2019 -2020” and featured a panel discussion around the key talking topics of the report.

Dozer Push Indicative of Cost Distribution

Reduce Operating Costs through Effective Bulk Dozer Push

BlogDecember 3, 2018

In an open cut mine, bulk dozer push can be one of the most cost-effective methods of moving overburden. Under the right application, the unit cost of dozer push sits somewhere between a dragline and truck/shovel excavation. So, if geotechnical conditions are favourable and the dozer fleet is sufficient, dozer push should be considered to replace some of the truck/shovel prime. Dozer push can also be used to replace dragline prime. This is because it can speed up the linear progression of the dragline - which in many cases will lower the dragline unit cost rate and increase coal uncovery.

MEC attends Queensland Resources Council’s State of the Sector Forum

NewsNovember 21, 2018

Team members from MEC had the opportunity to attend the Queensland Resource Council’s State of the Sector Forum today. The forum featured a panel of industry leaders who discussed the future of Australia’s energy production with a focus on Queensland as the primary contributor of energy for the east coast.

MEC’s Maria Joyce makes top 100 global list

NewsNovember 19, 2018

Although we’d expect nothing less of our MEC powerhouse Maria Joyce, we’re delighted to share that she has been named one of the world’s top 100 women in mining. Non-profit UK organisation Women in Mining (WIM) has named Maria, MEC’s General Manager – Strategy and Business Development, as one of its ‘Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining’. Their search extended across the entire mining sector, including related and supporting industries, and all roles, ‘from mine to office, from explorers to C-Suite, from finance to compliance and ESG to government/non-government agencies’.

Queensland Resources Council membership for MEC

NewsNovember 19, 2018

We’re pleased to share that MEC has become a member of independent industry body the Queensland Resources Council (QRC). A non-government organisation representing the interests of companies involved in exploration, mining, minerals processing and energy production, the QRC works to secure an environment that supports the long-term sustainability of minerals and energy sectors in Queensland.

What does the future of Australia’s energy look like? MEC panel discussion tackles complex questions

NewsNovember 9, 2018

A diverse panel of leaders from the resources sector discussed the future of energy at MEC Mining’s breakfast forum on 9 November. As the world faces increasing threats from the effects of climate change, discussions around the transition to greener energy are of crucial global significance. This event brought together high-profile panellists who are passionate about the future of the world’s energy supply:

MEC mobilises for Movember

NewsNovember 1, 2018

What comes after October? Movember of course!

The men and women of MEC will be getting behind the Movember cause this year and cultivating their facial hair to raise money and awareness for men’s health.

MEC joins leaders at International Mining and Resources Conference 2018

NewsOctober 29, 2018

MEC will be in attendance at the 5th annual International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne from 29 October to 1 November 2018. The conference, held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, connects global mining leaders with technology and finance as they look to the future of mining.

Copper – The Ancient Metal

NewsOctober 23, 2018

Copper was one of the first metals in human history to be utilised and has been a valued material throughout time from helping ancient civilisations emerge from the Stone Age to playing a vital role in the leading-edge technologies of the present day. It is one of the transitional elements with the symbol Cu and it can be found in its native state or in combination with minerals. Copper got its name from the Latin word Cuprum, the ancient name for the island of Cyprus where the Romans got much of their copper. It was first used in its native form at least 10,000 years ago but it wasn’t until a few thousand years later when it was alloyed with tin to form bronze, that it really gained momentum as a diverse and practical commodity.

MEC event: mining experts discuss the transition to leadership – and how to lead well once you’re there

NewsOctober 23, 2018

MEC’s booked-out event, ‘Making the transition from technical expert to leader’, was attended by more than 50 mining engineers on 19 October. Held at Alchemy Restaurant and Bar on the banks of the Brisbane River, this relaxed forum gave rise to thought-provoking discussions on the nature of leadership and its inherent challenges.

Iron ore is awesome!

NewsOctober 19, 2018

Iron ore could be forgiven for suffering from an inferiority complex. It has a bit of a dull reputation compared to its fellow commodities. It’s not as glamorous as gold or silver. Even Copper is cooler. For most people the words iron ore trigger vague memories of school homework and the general notion that it’s handy to build stuff. Well we really should be more grateful to this humble looking rock. It’s contribution to our technological, economic, and cultural development spanning several thousand years is immeasurable and it is impossible to imagine life today without it.