BHP has begun testing two new automated shiploaders at its Port Hedland export facility in Western Australia’s Pilbara, in a move that will provide significant safety, production and cost benefits.
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Henderson to head Pilbara Minerals
Pilbara Minerals has chosen experienced mining and resource sector executive Dale Henderson as managing director and chief executive officer.
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Madeleine King new Resources Minister
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s new Cabinet, which includes Western Australian Madeleine King as Minister for Resources and for Northern Australia.
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Kalium Lakes targets July commercial production
The first sulphate of potash (SOP) producer in Australia, Kalium Lakes, is hopeful of commercial production by July.
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Group 6 in critical minerals research collaboration
Group 6 Metals has collaborated with the University of Tasmania on a project expected to benefit the company’s tungsten’s assets on King Island, Tasmania.
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It’s Adelaide for Austmine
Austmine’s world-leading mining innovation International Conference and Exhibition will be held in Adelaide from May 9-11, 2023, in partnership with the South Australian Government.
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Civmec order book boosted by $120 million
Western Australia-based integrated, multi-disciplinary construction and engineering services provider Civmec has announced a raft of new contracts worth about $120 million across multiple sectors.
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Tomingley: The mine that keeps on giving
The 500,000th ounce of gold has been poured at Alkane Resources’ Tomingley mine.
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Alcohol guidelines in place for WA mining sites
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME) and its member companies have announced the introduction of industry-wide guidance for the consumption of alcohol at on-site accommodation facilities.
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Research uncovers sweet spot for gold
A Geoscience Australia-led team of researchers has made it easier for explorers to strike gold, by uncovering previously unknown patterns in global geology that can be used to explore for gold deposits.
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Tianqi Lithium delivers first battery-grade product
The first batch of battery-grade lithium has been produced by Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia (TLEA) from its plant in Kwinana, Western Australia, the first time the material has been produced in Australia in commercial quantities.
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Forrest takes back Fortescue Group reins
Andrew Forrest is set to resume duties as executive chairman of the Fortescue Group when Elizabeth Gaines concludes her tenure in August.
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Key electoral seats could be decided by mining support
New analysis by the NSW Minerals Council has found that its mining member companies directly injected more than $122 billion into the NSW economy over the past decade, creating tens of thousands of jobs and supporting thousands of local businesses across the State.
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$20 million injection for WA lithium project
Pilbara Minerals, with its project partner Calix, has been awarded a $20 million grant from the Australian Government under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) to support the further development and demonstration of the proposed Mid-Stream Project at Pilgangoora.
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Reduced burden for mineral licence reporting
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has welcomed the
Reduced Reporting Burden Pilot project announced by the Western Australian Government.
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Reduced Reporting Burden Pilot project announced by the Western Australian Government.
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Mining sector lifts WA budget to $5.7 billion surplus
Bumper contributions from the Western Australian mining and resources sector have again been highlighted, helping lift the State’s Budget to an expected $5.7 billion surplus for the 2021-22 financial year.
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First spodumene rolls off Wodgina belt
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has marked a significant milestone in its lithium growth strategy with first new spodumene concentrate delivered at the Wodgina Lithium Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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Mining decarbonisation innovations charge on
In the global quest to significantly decarbonise mining operations, eight technology innovators’ submissions have been selected to progress beyond the Charge On Innovation Challenge.
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BHP increases spend with Indigenous businesses
BHP’s WA Iron Ore (WAIO) operations will increase their annual contracted outlay with Pilbara Traditional Owners and Indigenous businesses.
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Funding boost for NSW geophysical surveys
A new series of New South Wales Government-funded geophysical surveys will take place in the state’s Central West, New England and Far West to gather detailed information that will help to uncover valuable critical minerals buried deep underground.
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