Rio Tinto to spend $9.4 billion on Simandou
Rio Tinto held its 2023 investor seminar on December 6, where executives provided updates on the company’s long-term strategy to strengthen operations and continue decarbonisation.
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Nominations now open for 2024 Bulk Handling Awards
Australian Bulk Handling Review has opened calls for nominations for the 2024 Australian Bulk Handling Awards.
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Chalice receives green tick for Julimar
The Western Australian Government has approved Stage 3 of the conservation management plan and program of work for exploration drilling across Chalice Mining’s Julimar exploration project.
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QRC appoints new head
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has appointed a new chief executive officer to replace Ian Macfarlane, who will retire at the end of the year.
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Rio Tinto Kennecott waves goodbye to diesel
Rio Tinto’s Kennecott copper site in Utah is set to get a sustainability makeover as the major prepares to replace its entire fossil diesel consumption with renewable diesel from 2024.
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Position Partners to rebrand as Aptella
Intelligent positioning and automation solutions provider Position Partners has announced a new name and brand launching in early 2024.
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Fortescue ships first iron ore from Belinga
Fortescue has shipped first product from its Belinga iron ore mine in Gabon, marking the first time the company has exported iron ore from a port outside of Australia.
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Rio Tinto, UNESCO to drive sustainability in Mongolia
Rio Tinto has partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to foster sustainable development initiatives in Mongolia.
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Evolution acquires large Northparkes stake
Evolution Mining has entered into a binding agreement to acquire China Molybdenum Co’s (CMOC) 80 per cent stake in the Northparkes copper-gold mine.
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Rio pushes for new iron ore mine
Rhodes Ridge, an undeveloped iron ore deposit in WA, has been bolstered by a $110 million pre-feasibility study (PFS) through Rio Tinto.
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Liontown takes next step in Mulwarrie project
Liontown Resources will move to the stage one earn-in phase of the two-stage farm-in agreement it shares with Olympio Metals that concerns the Mulwarrie lithium project.
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Greater Duchess and Glencore scope out success
Carnaby Resources has announced its Greater Duchess copper-gold project in Mount Isa, Queensland, is on track to complete its scoping study in early 2024.
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2023: A year in review
The Australian resources industry has had a bumper year. As the sector gears up for 2024, Australian Mining reflects on positive changes made in five key areas during 2023.
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Australia bolstered by mineral exploration boom
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has found that Australia’s mineral exploration has hit a new high.
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Rio diamond tender shines bright
Rio Tinto’s first Beyond Rare diamond tender has delivered strong results, showcasing the global demand for the colourful jewels.
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Liontown secures lithium port agreement
Liontown Resources has struck a deal with the Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) in Western Australia for the export of Kathleen Valley lithium.
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Komatsu acquires iVolve
Komatsu has acquired fleet management systems company iVolve in an effort to reach a broader global market and increase its footprint.
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Rio approves major solar farm in Cape York
Rio Tinto has approved a new 12.4 megawatt (MW) solar farm and battery storage for its Amrun bauxite operations near Weipa in Queensland.
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Hancock shows support for veterans
Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has purchased property for Western Australia’s first veterans accommodation program.
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Fortescue sets sail for greener shipping
The Fortescue Green Pioneer has sailed from its base in Singapore to Dubai for COP28 with a strong message for delegates.
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