The focus is thrown to another of Australia’s quiet achievers where collaboration is key and ‘net-zero’ is effectively a way of life. The contribution of Tasmania’s mining industry is worth far more than the layman might realise.
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Further upgrades announced for Pilbara ports
The NAIF will invest $255 million to common-user infrastructure, including the Pilbara Ports Authority, to support the Perdaman Urea Project.
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MinRes sets its sites on lithium
Mineral Resources has seen strong growth in its lithium operations with spodumene prices rising 56 per cent from the previous quarter.
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Rinehart honoured for service to mining sector
Roy Hill and Hancock Prospecting executive chair Gina Rinehart has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the General Division, as part of the Australia Day 2022 Honours list.
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Fortescue reignites Oakajee vision with Sinosteel
Fortescue Metals Group has joined with Sinosteel to investigate rail and port development at Oakajee in the Midwest region of Western Australia.
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Mining West buy a ‘turning point’ for MACA
MACA has completed its $175 million purchase of Downer’s Mining West business, while the sale of the Bluff coal mine to Bowen Coking Coal was also completed.
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Rinehart seeks EPA approval for Mulga Downs mine
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has filed for environmental approval for a 20 million tonne per annum (mtpa) iron ore mine on the family's Mulga Downs station in the Pilbara.
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Iron ore hits $130/t ahead of Chinese New Year
The price of Australian seaborne 62 per cent iron ore fines has topped $US130 per tonne for the first time since October 2021, thanks to increased Chinese steel production.
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Iron ore recovery sees mines reopen
The price of seaborne 62 per cent iron ore fines has reached near three-month highs, according to Mysteel, now worth $US128.35 ($177) per dry metric tonne (dmt).
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Rinehart progresses Hardey iron ore
Hancock has signed a development agreement to lead a bankable feasibility study on the Hardey iron ore project in the West Pilbara.
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Fortescue on track to decarbonise fleet
Fortescue purchases two Battery Electric Locomotives to transport iron ore to port, continuing the decarbonisation of its locomotive fleet.
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Mining’s most-clicked: The top stories of 2021
Australian Mining takes a look back at the year that was with a recount of the top 5 stories in 2021.
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Rio Tinto looks local for Pilbara rail cars
Rio Tinto has called for expressions of interest (EOI) to build 100 rail cars for its Pilbara iron ore mining operations.
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Resources exports to skyrocket
Australia’s resources and energy exports are expected to reach a record $379 billion in 2021-22, up from $310 billion in 2020-21.
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Mining’s crucial role in economic recovery
Australia's fiscal outlook is expected to show a more than $7 billion improvement since the 2021‑22 Budget, with the nation's resources and commodity sector playing a significant part in the revised figures.
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Was Gaines’ transition the right move for Fortescue?
Analysts have suggested Fortescue Metals Group’s may be better served by diversifying into more reliable commodities like base metals, rather than renewable energy.
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Mineral ores to sand out sustainability crisis
Researchers from the SMI and UNIGE are exploring ore-sand as a sustainable source of sand, that could reduce the waste produced by mining.
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Roy Hill maintains MACA’s momentum
Roy Hill has signed MACA to a $70 million mining services contract at its namesake iron ore operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
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MinRes, Roy Hill contract continues close ties
Roy Hill has contracted Mineral Resources subsidiary CSI Mining Services to work on its iron ore operation in Western Australia, continuing the companies’ strong relationship.
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MinRes, Roy Hill, Hancock have big port plans
Mineral Resources has partnered with Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill to investigate the development of a new iron ore export facility in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
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