Kunwarara Mine 2023 Exploration Program
The Kunwarara Mine 2023 exploration program is well under way.
Our onsite exploration and technical teams are working tirelessly to drill over 10,000m of exploration drilling culminating in over 10,000 individual samples to be collected, inspected and analysed before making its way to updating our ore body models.
Our ongoing partnership with Wallis Drilling has lasted over 10 years and continue to work seamlessly with a mutual focus on safety for our exploration teams and drillers while delivering quality drilling results and samples for QMAG.
The drilling program is approximately halfway and onsite teams are aiming to complete the drilling program before the wet season kicks in.
Falcon Update
The peregrine falcons at QMAG’s Parkhurst processing facility are breeding again after an unfortunate setback in September.
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.
From our Ore to Your Door - Episode 6 - Mining Pit Development
With exploration, drilling and planning complete, it’s time to start mining. First, surveyors stake out the boundary of the area to be mined. A clearing permit verifies that the area to be mined is within the active lease, has
been cleared by the local Land Council, and has the correct government permit to be mined. Now the pit development can begin.
Visitors to Kunwarara
We were thrilled to welcome Matthew Canavan and Michelle Landry to our mine last week! It was an exciting opportunity to give them an in-depth look at our "Ore to Your Door" process and share the remarkable stories of the local businesses that enrich our community.
The falcons are back!
The final days of winter saw some wonderful news at QMAG’s Parkhurst facility in Rockhampton, Australia – the much loved (and respected) resident peregrine falcons are nesting!
Refratechnik Holding's visit to QMAG facilities
We were honored to welcome Refratechnik Holding's Managing Director Maleachi Bühringer to our Parkhurst production and Kunwarara mining facilities!
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