Metso is expanding its rubber and Poly-Met wear parts production capability in Australia. The OEM said it is installing a mega-class press at its Canning Vale production facility in Western Australia, which is specifically designed to produce large Megaliner mill liners. “Our customers have already responded very positively to the advantages of local support with our Karratha service center, which…
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Australia-based Native Mineral Resources said it remains on track for first gold pour by the end of July at its Blackjack gold project in Charters Towers, Queensland, following staged commissioning. “We are approaching a major operational milestone as the Blackjack project moves closer to production. Key activities across the site – from plant energisation and commissioning to mining readiness –…
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BHP’s Copper SA has partnered with Australia’s largest rail freight operator Aurizon to deliver an integrated rail, road and port logistics solution through four contracts, supporting its copper operations in South Australia over the next decade. The contracts are valued at approximately A$1.5 billion. Under the arrangements, the transport of copper concentrate and cathode from BHP’s Olympic Dam, Carrapateena, and…
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Native Mineral Resources has finalised commissioning activities at its Blackjack gold project in northern Queensland, and is targeting first gold pour by the end of next month.
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Bowen Coking Coal announced that its flagship Burton Mine Complex in Queensland will transition to an owner-operator model upon expiration of an existing mining services agreement with BUMA Australia on 30 June 2025.
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After a successful series of inspections across the state’s west and northwest, the Victoria Earth Resources Regulator said it is on its way to sites in the Mitchell, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander shires between 18 and 20 June.
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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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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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In an update on the staged ramp up of its Iron Bridge magnetite operation in Western Australia, Fortescue said it is targeting fiscal year 2028 to achieve nameplate capacity of 22 million tonnes per annum. When the miner announced plans to build Iron Bridge in 2019, it pledged to have the project ramped up to full production rates by June…
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Barminco, the underground mining subsidiary of Perenti, has signed a new contract to continue underground mining operations at Gold Fields’ Agnew gold mine near Leinster, Western Australia. The new contract, valued at A$500 million, is for three years with an optional one-year extension. Services include underground development, production and related mining services. “We are very pleased to be extending our…
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