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South32 has struck an earn-in agreement with Adventus Mining via its subsidiary to advance the exploration of three zinc-lead-silver projects in the Republic of Ireland.

Heron Resources has commenced the crushing and processing of its first underground ore from the high-grade G2 lens at the Woodlawn project in New South Wales.

Galena Mining has delivered a feasibility study (FS) for the Abra base metals project in Western Australia that improves most key metrics compared to its pre-feasibility study (PFS).

Australian, Bolivian and Japanese know-how have come together for a collaborative production trial at one of South America’s true mining giants.

Galena Mining has received final approval for construction, mining and production at the Abra base metals project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.

New Century Resources’ proposed expansion of the Century zinc mine in Queensland is showing potential to add an extra $422 million of cashflow and seven years of mine life through to mid-2026.

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Heron Resources has marked the start of full production activities with ore processing at its Woodlawn zinc-copper mine in New South Wales.

Glencore has delivered strong March quarter results despite weather and safety issues affecting production at its Australian mines.

Glencore is supporting its status as one of Australia’s leading mining industry employers by boosting its number of apprentices in 2019.

Red River Resources has delivered record operating performance during the December quarter at the Thalanga operations in Queensland.

Galena Mining plans to divest its non-core assets into a separate entity, Metal Range, which will be self-funding and operate independently.

GR Engineering will play a key role in the definitive feasibility study (DFS) at Galena Mining’s Abra base metals project in Western Australia.

South32 has exercised its exclusive earn-in option on Inca Minerals’ maiden Greater Riqueza zinc-silver-lead project in Peru.

MMG’s revenue increased by $US149 million ($203 million) in the first half of 2018 due to the Dugald River mine’s first commercial production in Queensland.

New Century Resources managing director Patrick Walta jokes that he struggled to get a gig presenting at any of Australia’s mining events a year ago.

Contract miner Byrnecut Offshore and Ironbark Zinc have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide the latter with underground mining contract services.

Hellyer Gold Mines is set to add life to the Hellyer operation in Tasmania by reprocessing tailings from previous operations.

Red River Resources has awarded PYBAR Mining Services an extension to its contract for the West 45 underground zinc-lead mine.

Galena Mining’s Abra project in the Gascoyne, Western Australia is predicted to become a top six global lead operation once it reaches full production in the first quarter of 2021.