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.

2024 Women in Mining and Resources Queensland Resources Awards

We are estatic to announce that our Shift Production Coordinator, Leticia Shields, has been named as a finalist in the Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) Resources Awards for 2024.

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Bring a dish - culture lunch

What a great way to bring our diverse cultures together – through FOOD!

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Refratechnik Asia Visit

On Monday QMAG was pleased to host Fırat Maral, Area Sales Manager Refratechnik Asia (RTA), and Richard Sagar, MD of Ammerman, RTA’s agent in Australia and New Zealand.

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Shipping Partner Visit - ANL

Read what QMag's Head of Supply Chain and Logistics Mark Christmas experienced during our recent trip to Japan

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Eastern Grey Kangaroos

Fauna and Flora at QMag's mine site with Dr John McGrath Part 3

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Welcome Yuehan Che!

QMAG Pty Limited would like to welcome our colleague Yuehan Che to our production sites in Parkhurst and Kunwarara.

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