Ausdrill’s shareholders voted in favour of the proposed acquisition of Barminco at its annual general meeting yesterday.
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Barminco secures $240m Nova contract with Independence
Barminco has been awarded a four-year contract extension worth $240 million with Independence Group (IGO).
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Australian nickel sector stepping up to meet global change
The nickel industry should be prepared for nickel shortages of 150,000–300,000t/y by the early 2020s due to increasing market demand, according to a Poseidon Nickel chief.
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Independence to introduce Australia-first energy solution at Nova
Nickel miner Independence Group (IGO) is set to lower the operating costs at the Nova operation in Western Australia by adding solar power to the site's energy mix.
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The cost of failing to obtain local community approval
There was a time when a resource project proponent could conduct its environmental studies, fill out its application forms and then go about arranging project finance whilst waiting for government approvals to roll in.
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Australia posts highest gold output in 20 years
Australian gold output neared record highs during the 2017–2018 financial year, totalling 310 tonnes, or just under 10 million ounces (Moz). It is the highest output since the 1997–1998 financial year.
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Galileo likens Fraser Range targets to IGO’s Nova
Galileo Mining has identified exploration targets in the Fraser Range, Western Australia that it has compared with Independence Group’s (IGO) Nova nickel-copper-cobalt ore body.
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Independence output at Nova hit by SAG mill issue
Independence Group (IGO) has narrowly missed guidance in the first year of production at the Nova mine in Western Australia due to a SAG mill issue last month.
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Independence inks Mark Creasy JV agreement near Nova mine
Independence Group (IGO) will form a joint venture with three companies owned by high-profile prospector Mark Creasy that bolsters its position near the Nova nickel-copper mine in Western Australia.
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Independence plans Nova automation, battery metals development
Independence Group (IGO) is developing plans for an underground automation project at the Nova nickel-copper mine south of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
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Independence to sell Jaguar Operation for $73.2m
Independence Group (IGO) plans to offload the multi-commodity Jaguar Operation near Leonora in Western Australia to CopperChem for $73.2 million to increase focus on energy storage minerals.
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Australian gold output strong despite wet weather
Australian gold production in Western Australia and Queensland has been interrupted by wet weather in the early months of 2018.
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St Barbara secures 10% stake in ABM
Gold miner St Barbara has taken a 10 per cent share in ASX-listed junior ABM Resources, which is raising funds to execute an exploration program in the Tanami district.
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Tropicana JV to boost production, extend mine life with $46m expansion
Joint venture partners AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group have unveiled a $46 million plan to lift production and extend the life of the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.
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Australian gold production steady as Cadia output rises
Australian gold production has dipped slightly in the September 2017 quarter as several leading mines registered lower output.
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Independence unveils Nova nickel operation
Independence Group (IGO) has officially opened the Nova nickel-copper-cobalt operation in Western Australia.
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Independence offloads Victorian copper project for $47m
Independence Group plans to sell its Stockman copper-zinc project in Victoria to CopperChem for $47.2 million, clearing the way for it to focus on advancing the Nova operation in Western Australia.
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New Indonesian mining laws to impact Australian nickel companies
Australian miners are likely to be affected by changes made to Indonesia’s mining policy for exports of minerals including nickel and bauxite.
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Nickel price to rise, Indpendence Group says
Growing electric vehicle battery demand coupled with the Philippines cracking down on mining spells a boon for the nickel industry, Independence Group has said at Diggers & Dealers.
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First ore mined at Nova nickel
Independence Group has taken a major step forward with first development ore mined at the Nova project.
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