From our Ore to Your Door - Episode 7 - Mining Operations

QMAG currently mines 4 million tonnes of ore per year, from six to eight different pits. We choose pits based on their magnesite content and contaminant concentrations. There are always at least two pits mined simultaneously to provide the Parkhurst plant with enough material at suitable quality to support our full suite of products.

When we come to the ore mining process itself, the mining is relatively straightforward. The first step is to dewater the ore body in preparation for mining. Next, a 120-tonne excavator and haul trucks relocate to the pit to mine the ore in a series of 2-3m deep benches. The top bench depths are chosen based on anticipated quality. The bottom bench is different. The excavator operators uses their keen vision and experience to follow the contact between the orebody and the underlaying sandstone, as it can change rapidly. Ore is loaded onto the haul trucks and transported out of the pit. At the KG1 mining area, ore is split between the processing plant and in-pit screen stockpiles. At all other mining areas, all ore is brought to the in-pit screens.

From our Ore to Your Door - Episode 1 - Exploration and Geology

Our Kunwarara – Yaamba deposit extends for around 30km, as one of the world’s largest deposits of cryptocrystalline magnesite.

 

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Careers Expo

Last week, QMAG had the opportunity to be a part of the Capricorn MEGA Careers Expo held at CQUniversity.

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QMAG Milestones

Last week QMAG eagerly celebrated the milestones that our fellow team members achieved at our mining operations in Kunwarara.

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QMAG and CQU collaboration

We are thrilled to announce, on Friday 5th April, Queensland Magnesia & CQ University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on future research, education & training opportunities.

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Black Necked Stork

Fauna and Flora at QMag's mine site with Dr John McGrath Part 4

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New entity under the Refratechnik umbrella!

We are thrilled to announce a fantastic achievement for QMAG!

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