As demand for raw minerals to manufacture electric batteries increases, the South West region is quickly establishing itself as a sleeping giant of the Western Australian resources sector.
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Labour shortages cause Kemerton concerns
Albemarle has further delayed the completion of the second stage of its Kemerton lithium processing plant (Kemerton II) near Bunbury in Western Australia until the second half of 2022.
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MinRes, Albemarle to restart Wodgina as lithium lifts
The MARBL lithium joint venture has decided to restart the Wodgina lithium mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, with production planned for the September quarter of 2022.
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Major miners push for fully vaccinated workforce in 2022
BHP and Mineral Resources have announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for their respective workforces.
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MinRes takes on flagship Swift Access technology
Mineral Resources (MinRes) will be the first mining company to trial Swift Media’s new entertainment and communications product, Swift Access.
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Diversity in mining gains momentum
As the mining industry evolves, issues of diversity and inclusivity are constants on the agendas of executives, governments and the wider workforce. Australian Mining speaks to those holding the torch for women and Indigenous people in mining.
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Westport grows legs as WA demands trade growth
The long deliberated Westport, south of Perth, has been the subject of a market briefing, as plans for Western Australia’s latest port facility look to satiate the state’s trade needs.
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New records for MinRes despite labour shortage
Mineral Resources has lamented hard border closures in Western Australia that caused labour shortages for the company and affected its ability to freight iron ore.
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MinRes promotes diversity with training program
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has again contributed to the inclusion of women in mining, as a new, all-female cohort was welcomed through the mining company’s Entry Level Operator (ELO) program in Western Australia.
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RDG to get Lucky with garnet production in 2022
Resource Development Group has received approval to develop its Lucky Bay garnet project in Western Australia, with construction to begin in the third quarter of 2021.
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MinRes haulage disruptions impact iron ore shipments
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has felt the effect of Western Australia's COVID-19 border closures during the March quarter as a shortage of haulage drivers meant tonnes of iron ore were left untouched.
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Rio Tinto hires CSI for Brockman 2 development
Rio Tinto has awarded a contract to CSI Mining Services for the development of the Lens A/B pit at the Brockman 2 iron ore mine in Western Australia.
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MinRes chooses Komatsu dump trucks for Iron Valley
Mineral Resources (MinRes) expects to benefit from faster haulage times after ordering 10 Komatsu HD1500-8 dump trucks for the Iron Valley mine site in Western Australia.
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Wodgina lithium project to remain on hold
Joint venture partners Albemarle and Mineral Resources (MinRes) will keep the Wodgina lithium project in Western Australia on care and maintenance despite improving market conditions for the commodity.
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WA FIFO work to return under strict health protocols
Western Australian fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers will be allowed to travel from the Perth, Peel and South West regions this weekend, pending no further locally acquired COVID-19 cases.
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WA miners suspend FIFO flights until Friday
BHP and Fortescue Metals Group are among mining companies that have cancelled fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) flights to and from Perth during this week’s lockdown in Western Australia.
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MinRes awards another contract to Swift
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has awarded Swift Media with a technology and support contract for site accommodation as the mining company strengthens the capacity of its camps.
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MinRes mothballs graphite project amid iron ore
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has stepped back from proceeding with its synthetic graphic project with Hazer Group as it hones in on its focus on the iron ore, lithium and mining services portfolios.
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MinRes to supercharge iron ore export capacity
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has charted a plan to significantly grow its iron ore business that is underpinned by exports.
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Prospect Awards: Epiroc Hard Rock Mine of the Year
The Australian Mining Prospect Awards Epiroc Hard Rock Mine of the Year Award recognises a hard rock mine that is performing well or has carried out an innovative project or program.
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