Tasmanian government aids tungsten mine

The Tasmanian government has issued a $7.5 million loan to Group 6 Metals for its struggling Dolphin tungsten mine on King Island, reported ABC News. This dovetails the government recently acquiring 12% of the company’s shares after Group 6 couldn’t repay a previous loan. A government spokesperson said the new loan was approved because the mine is “critical” for regional…

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Ulan expansion gets approval

Glencore Australia’s Ulan Coal Mine Complex – one of the country’s largest coal mines – has received approval to expand its underground operation, reported ABC News. The miner will be able to extract a further 18.8 million tonnes of coal at the New South Wales site.  Additionally, the determination extends the life span of the mine by a further two…

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BHP to open Industry AI Hub in Singapore

With the support of Enterprise Singapore, and in partnership with AI Singapore, BHP said it will open its first Industry AI Hub later this month in Singapore to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption in the mining and resources sector. The hub will support the growth of BHP’s digital capabilities in Singapore and the region, with plans for a number…

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Central Asia Metals to acquire New World Resources

London-based Central Asia Metals has entered into a definitive Scheme Implementation Deed (SID) with New World Resources to acquire the Australia-based, North American-focused company for A$185 million. The acquisition will add the Antler copper project in Arizona (USA) to Central Asia Metals’ portfolio. “The addition of this high-grade copper project in a tier-one jurisdiction will significantly strengthen our portfolio. We…

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Weir, CiDRA make strategic investment, global collaboration pact

The Weir Group and CiDRA Minerals Processing recently signed a global collaboration agreement alongside a strategic investment by Weir in CiDRA’s mining business. This partnership will accelerate the commercialization and deployment of CiDRA’s P29 technology, which introduces an innovative mineral separation solution and unlocks novel flowsheet designs. Under the terms of the agreement, Weir and CiDRA will collaborate globally to…

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