WA Premier visits Japan with green iron on the agenda
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook will travel to Japan for high-level discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation in green iron and decarbonisation technologies.
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NRW awarded $167m Brockman mine contract
Rio Tinto has awarded a $167 million contract to NRW Civil & Mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of NRW Holdings, for its Brockman Syncline 1 mine development in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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BHP signs world-leading deal for cleaner transportation
BHP has signed charter contracts with COSCO Shipping Bulk, a subsidiary of COSCO Shipping Group, for two ammonia dual-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carriers.
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Razorback advances with resource boost and funding talks
Magnetite Mines is advancing the development of its Razorback iron ore project in South Australia, securing technical gains and progressing strategic investment discussions.
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Liebherr-Australia celebrates 100th bucket in WA
Liebherr-Australia has marked a major manufacturing milestone at its Perth facility, with the delivery of its 100th fabricated bucket.
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Mining kicks off at Beebyn-W11
Fenix Resources has commenced mining at its new Beebyn-W11 iron ore mine, kicking off its third operation in the Mid-West region of Western Australia.
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MinRes farewells Yilgarn Hub
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has finalised the sale of its Yilgarn iron ore hub in Western Australia to Yilgarn Iron Investments.
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MinRes launches resort accommodation at Ken’s Bore
Fly-in, fly-out workers at Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) Ken’s Bore mine are now enjoying a higher standard of living on-site, with the official opening of new accommodation facilities.
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Rio and Hancock to front $2.4bn for Hope Downs 2
The Hope Downs joint venture (JV) is about to get stronger, with Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting to invest $US1.6 billion ($2.4 billion) in the development of the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project.
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Metso secures BHP iron ore contract
Metso has officially signed a three-year contract to supply metallic liners for BHP’s Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) operations.
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New leadership for Legacy Iron Ore
Legacy Iron Ore chief executive officer (CEO) Rakesh Gupta has resigned after 10 years in the role.
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A $1.4bn boost for a ‘Future Made in WA’
The Western Australian Government has committed $1.4 billion in its 2025–26 State Budget to secure a stronger, more diversified economy.
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NeoSmelt ESF plant backed by Federal Government
NeoSmelt has welcomed Federal Government support and two new joint venture participants as it progresses its ironmaking electric smelting furnace (ESF) pilot plant.
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WA launches new roadmap for maritime decarbonisation
The Western Australian Government and Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) have unveiled the ‘Pilbara Clean Fuel Bunkering Hub’ strategic roadmap, positioning the region as a decarbonisation leader in the global maritime industry.
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What to expect from this year’s AIMEX conference
AIMEX’s free-to-attend conference will be the epicentre for industry leaders to discuss current and future mining trends and challenges.
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Rinehart’s iron ore goliath
Hancock Prospecting will unite its Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations under a new banner called Hancock Iron Ore, as part of a major operational realignment.
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New agreement to decarbonise WA iron ore exports
NH3 Clean Energy, Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) and Oceania Marine Energy have all signed a non-binding joint development agreement (JDA) to introduce low-emissions ammonia bunkering operations at the Port of Dampier in Western Australia.
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Rio Tinto’s Western Range opens its doors
Rio Tinto has officially opened its Western Range operation in Western Australia, joining the major miner’s integrated network of 17 iron ore mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2000km and related infrastructure.
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MAX Plant and Big Yellow: A partnership steeped in trust
Big Yellow was all praise when describing MAX Plant’s contribution to an iron ore operation in WA.
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Rio Tinto closes in on Robe Mesa
CZR Resources is a step closer to completing its $75 million sale of the Robe Mesa iron ore project in Western Australia, having received the green light from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).
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