Automation and robotics in the Australian mining and resources sector will have a dedicated home as works begun on a facility in Neerabup in Western Australia.

The WA Government has launched a new prospectus which showcases the mineral processing and battery development capabilities of Collie.

The New South Wales Government has released its latest Trade Statement outlining how it will double export revenue by 2031.

Western Areas has produced first nickel ore at its Odysseus project within the Cosmos nickel operation in Western Australia.

Fortescue Metals Group has announced an ambitious goal to abolish scope 3 carbon emissions by 2040 through various projects such Fortescue Future Industries.

Austin Engineering has invested $6.5 million into advancements across its operations as the company commences its first contract with NRW.

Rio Tinto has signed a five-year contract with K2fly with the software company to supply its ground disturbance solution to the major miner.

BHP has created the Green Electric Vehicle Ecosystem with two major Japanese businesses to supply nickel sulphate for more sustainable EV batteries.

Strandline Resources has locked in Mine Site Construction Services with a seven-year mining services contract at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia.

Fortescue Metals Group are progressively recommencing operations at its Solomon Hub operations following an incident last week.

Rio Tinto’s fleet of rail cars at its Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia is set to grow by 50, with the company to release a manufacturing tender for the project.

Red 5 has awarded a mine development contract to Redpath Australia at the Darlot gold mine in Western Australia, accelerating operations for a cost of $13 million.

BHP has produced the first nickel sulphate crystals from its Kwinana nickel sulphate plant south of Perth in Western Australia. 

A one-stop engineering solutions provider for mining, mineral processing, conveying and corrosion protection, Thejo is committed to making a difference in the materials-handling sector, aiming to increase the efficiency and profitability of material-handling operations by making the environment cleaner and safer.

Alcoa has executed a binding term sheet with FYI Resources as the company makes its way into the high-purity alumina market.

Metso Outotec has optimised the iron ore pelletising process with a digital solution to improve production capacity and quality, while reducing energy and costs.

Epiroc has partnered with mining and minerals advisory Fraser McGill to better understand the impacts of battery electric vehicles in underground mining.

Iron ore prices have risen slightly after last month dropping below US$100 per tonne for the first time since early November 2020.

Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including Fortescue, Rio Tinto, NRW Holdings and MACA. 

Galena Mining subsidiary Abra Mining has executed separate 10-year and five-year contracts to further solidify its Abra base metals project.