Data from Fitch Solutions shows that zinc prices in 2022 have been revised upwards from $US2,550/tonne ($3,537/tonne) to $US2,900/tonne.

Hunter Valley Operations has awarded Bis a multi-year contract to deliver on-road haulage at its Howick-based processing facility.

The Western Australian Government has proposed to amend the Mining Act 1978 to improve regulation and update approvals processes.

Thermal coal prices have risen above $US200 per tonne for the first time since November began, owing to Indonesia’s export ban while it manages domestic supply issues.

Rio Tinto will purchase four battery-electric trains from Wabtec Corporation for use in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Fortescue Metals Group has indicated it’s open to contracting for mining services at its Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia, contrary to its usual strategy.

Austral Resources has seen first overburden moved at its Anthill copper mine in central Queensland, after Thiess was confirmed as the contractor late last year.

Hexagon has acquired Minnovare, a leading provider of drilling technology that improves the speed, cost and accuracy of underground drilling.

Pilbara Ports Authority finished strong in 2021 as December’s total throughput of 68.5 million tonnes represented a 6 per cent increase compared to December 2020.

CIMIC Group’s UGL has been awarded a contract for the design and works at the Mica Creek solar farm project in Mount Isa.

Austin Engineering has closed 2021 with a significant order book boost, adding $60 million in November and December across Asia Pacific and the Americas.

Liontown has awarded a contract to Metso-Outotec for the design, fabrication and delivery of a SAG mill at Kathleen Valley Lithium Project.

Copper prices in 2022 are expected to be slightly higher than initial forecasts, as prices remain elevated over tight inventories.

Aurizon has partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to strengthen its credentials in zero-emission rail freight technology, investigating ‘new-generation’ batteries and green hydrogen fuel-cell technology.

Hancock has signed a development agreement to lead a bankable feasibility study on the Hardey iron ore project in the West Pilbara.

The Boodarie Strategic Industrial Area upgrade is complete in Port Hedland, enhancing downstream processing for the iron ore and gas sectors of Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

A study has investigated opportunities to capture fugitive emissions from underground and open-cut coal mines in the Bowen Basin to assist in Queensland’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

2021 saw the gold price record its first calendar year decline since 2018, falling 4 per cent to end the year at $US1820 ($2500) per ounce of gold, according to the Perth Mint.

OZ Minerals has selected long-time partner Zitrón Australia to design and manufacture a new primary underground ventilation system for the Prominent Hill gold mine in South Australia.