Australian Mines has extended its timeline for the Sconi project offtake agreement with Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturer SK Innovation due to project financing concerns.

Arafura Resources has commenced drilling and metallurgical programs aimed at increasing the mine life of the Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) project in the Northern Territory.

Epiroc Drilling Solutions has introduced the Pit Viper 270 XC series that delivers application flexibility, fuel-efficient performance and enhanced safety with outstanding operator comfort and ease of maintenance.

The proposed recapitalisation plan offered by Amaroo Blackdown Investments to Bounty Mining was rejected in a shareholder vote in yesterday’s (September 30) general meeting.

Caterpillar has released the AD45 mining truck for underground hard rock mining, which is available in configurations to meet the strictest emissions standards.

Bis has become the single materials handling contractor for GFG Alliance in Whyalla, South Australia, effective today.

Drama arose when Bounty Mining began negotiating a recapitalisation and new funding package with Amaroo Blackdown Investments. In response to this proposal, QCoal Group delivered other refinancing proposals to Bounty.

Australia’s resource export earnings are continuing to grow, with surging commodity earnings expected to offset global market volatility in the midterm.

Vysarn’s subsidiary Pentium Hydro has struck a major services contract at the Tropicana gold mine joint venture (JV) in Western Australia for an undisclosed amount.

Underground mining contractor Byrnecut Australia has partnered with Immersive Technologies to develop a world-class technical training centre in Perth.

Stavely Minerals has uncovered high-grade copper-gold at the Thursday’s Gossan prospect in Victoria, with grades of up to 40 per cent copper.

Saracen Mineral Holdings is set to acquire the Sinclair nickel project from Talisman Mining for $10 million, strengthening the company’s holdings in Western Australia.

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After almost a decade of low prices, the Australian and global uranium industry is optimistic that a recovery will soon emerge

Coronado Coal is optimistic about the future of the coking coal sector despite forecasting lower-than-expected financial returns due to a falling commodity price.

OM Holdings has recovered the body of its employee, who was buried under collapsing wall at the Bootu Creek manganese mine in the Northern Territory.

Global philanthropic organisation chaired by Andrew Forrest, Minderoo Foundation has committed $US300 million ($442 million) to help end plastic waste worldwide.

Newcrest Mining and Encounter Resources have begun drilling at the Hutch’s Find prospect in the Tanami region of Western Australia.

Newmont Goldcorp has launched the Borden gold project in Ontario, Canada, which is being described as the region’s ‘mine of the future.’

Hanking Australia has made a $56 million to $65 million non-binding indicative cash offer to acquire the Coolgardie Gold Project from Focus Minerals.