Curtin University has opened a research and teaching hub at the Western Australian School of Mines in Kalgoorlie to accelerate understanding of sustainable solutions for the resources sector.

The Gold Industry Group and LIVIN will aim to empower Australian students to speak up and provide practical tools on mental health when their third national tour starts this month.

BHP has set itself to expand production by 40 per cent at its Mount Keith nickel mine in Western Australia, with a new SAG mill, flotation technology and two new Liebherr excavators.

Atlas Iron has awarded Primero a four-year crushing services contract for the Miralga Creek iron ore project in Western Australia.

Rio Tinto and BHP have joined forces with Komatsu to create and commission zero emission haulage solutions.

Minnovare and LiveMine have partnered their drill optimisation technologies, streamlining the recording and management of data for their customers.

Anglo American has taken part in a new campaign at its Dawson coal mine in Queensland, advocating for land rehabilitation and responsible mining.

Panoramic Resources has awarded Primero Group with a three-year processing contract at the Savannah nickel mine in Western Australia.

The Queensland Government has awarded 16 companies with a share in over $2.5 million for the fifth round of its Collaborative Exploration Initiative.

OZ Minerals has trialled hydrogen direct injection for improved drill rig efficiency at its Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia, among other enhancements to its operations.  

Northern Star Resources has awarded GR Engineering Services a $101 million engineering, procurement and construction contract at the Thunderbox gold operations in Western Australia.

BHP has planned to install two solar farms and a battery storage system to power the Mt Keith and Leinster mines at its Nickel West operations in Western Australia.

Austmine has surveyed hundreds of Australian METS companies to find more than half of businesses suffered a decrease in revenue, while the major projects pipeline is worth $334 billion.

Mineral Resources has lamented hard border closures in Western Australia that caused labour shortages for the company and affected its ability to freight iron ore.

QCoal Group has selected Mastermyne to re-commence underground operations at the Cook Colliery metallurgical coal mine in Central Queensland.

TasRail is finalising negotiations with Tasmanian company COVA Haywards to design and construct its new bulk minerals shiploader at the Burnie Port to boost productivity in the state’s mining industry.

FLSmidth has agreed to purchase thyssenkrupp’s Mining Technologies business for €325 million to create a pit to plant technology solution with a sustainable focus.

St Barbara had a largely positive June quarter at the Gwalia gold mine in Western Australia, as mill throughput hit five-year highs, while mining can now recommence at its Papua New Guinea (PNG) operation.

Pilbara Minerals has responded to strong demand for spodumene concentrate with record sales and shipments from its Pilgangoora lithium project.