What suspending BHP’s WA nickel operations means for the industry
BHP has decided to temporarily suspend its Nickel West operations and the West Musgrave project in Western Australia amid the global nickel downturn.
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BHP halts plans at Kalgoorlie smelter
BHP reduces West Musgrave workforce
After declaring an impairment against its nickel operations in its half-year results, BHP has made about a quarter of its West Musgrave workforce redundant.
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Core Lithium looks to the future
Core Lithium is looking at alternative mining solutions for the Grants open pit, should it recommence mining in the future.
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Queensland Government backs Mount Isa mining jobs
The Queensland Government has made $20 million available to shovel-ready mining projects through the Mount Isa Transition Fund.
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Koniambo Nickel to close
Glencore and Société Minière du Sud Pacifique SA (SMSP) will transition the Koniambo Nickel SAS (KNS) into care and maintenance.
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Tasmanian Government backs Avebury mine workers
The Tasmanian Government has voiced support for the workers and families impacted by the Avebury nickel mine closure.
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BHP shuts down WA nickel processing plant
Following Wyloo’s decision to place the Cassini, Long and Durkin nickel mines under care and maintenance, BHP has announced that it will pause part of its Kambalda processing operations in Western Australia.
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Wyloo shuts down WA nickel mines
As Australian nickel players face multiple headwinds, Wyloo will temporarily shut down the Western Australian nickel mines it obtained through its acquisition of Mincor Resources.
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What effect will the Kwinana refinery closure have on WA?
As Alcoa begins the curtailing process of its Kwinana alumina refinery in WA, questions remain as to how the WA economy and job landscape will be impacted.
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Alcoa to reduce Kwinana production
Production at Alcoa’s Kwinana alumina refinery in WA will be fully curtailed in 2024, with the process set to begin in the second quarter of this year.
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Australian Potash goes into administration
FTI Consulting directors have been appointed as voluntary administrators for Australian Potash, marking the third time in over two years a Western Australian potash player has collapsed.
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Rasp mine to undergo staged closure
Zinc producer CBH Resources will no longer invest in the Rasp zinc-lead-silver mine’s development, resulting in the mine moving towards a staged closure during 2023–24.
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Why is Glencore closing Mount Isa copper?
After 60 years of copper mining in Queensland’s Gulf Country, Glencore’s Mount Isa mine is set to close in 2025. But what prompted this decision?
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QRC report highlights worker shortage
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has released a new report, spotlighting worker shortages, policy settings, rising costs and global economic conditions as key concerns for the resources sector.
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More workers needed to help plug employment gaps
The resources industry has responded to the Federal Government’s new employment white paper, urging the Government to help the sector plug position gaps.
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Australian Potash lets go of leases
Australian Potash (APC) has surrendered the mining leases it holds to its Lake Wells project in WA.
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End of an era for Kalium Lakes
Sulphate of potash miner Kalium Lakes has entered into administration, appointing Rob Brauer, Jason Preston and Rob Kirman as receivers and managers.
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