PYBAR raised a record $70,059.96 for the 2019 Variety B2B Bash.

The development of Version 3 of the android-compatible PYBAR app iPLOD is a continuing process and our team has been busy with live testing in the field to gather feedback on the evolution of the technology and its application.

Through continuous improvement, iPLOD is adding value across a range of business areas, including safety, maintenance,…

Improved productivity has been a key driver in the PYBAR decision to introduce the Cat® R1700 underground loader to its operations at Dargues Gold Mine in late 2019 / early 2020. Performance trials at the Vivien Gold Mine last year, measuring the R1700 against the R1700G highlighted positive productivity trends.

Underground mining contractor PYBAR Mining Services has been awarded the contract for the development of the Hamlet North project at Gold Fields’ St Ives Gold Mine located outside Kambalda, 80km south of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.

PYBAR’s application to become a Registered Training Organisation is progressing well and now has a name: the Australian Institute of Mining (AIM).

The first of our new weighbridges with load scanning capability were installed at our King Vol and Mungana sites in January and February.

Underground mining contractor PYBAR Mining Services has been awarded the contract for underground exploration decline development and diamond drilling at Evolution Mining’s Cowal Gold Operations located in West Wyalong, 350km west of Sydney.

Congratulations to our Chief Services Officer Andrew Rouse who was appointed to Austmine’s Board of Directors at its AGM in October. 

PYBAR has recently signed a contract with Aurelia Metals to carry out all underground development and production mining activities at Peak Mines near Cobar, NSW.

PYBAR has commenced operations at Heron Resources’ Woodlawn zinc-copper project in NSW, marking a significant milestone in the project development schedule.

In August we took the first steps in obtaining our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) certification. Initially we will apply to facilitate Certificate II and III in Underground Metalliferous Mining.

PYBAR has been awarded the underground mining contract at Red River Resources Limited’s Far West project located at the Thalanga mine site, about 60km west of Charters Towers, Queensland.