NVRO Metals has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Hecla Greens Creek Mining, a subsidiary of Hecla Mining, to establish a technical and commercial framework for a proposed processing campaign of 35,000 tonnes of Hecla tailings, to be used as feedstock at the NVRO Metals Hub in Australia’s Northern Territory.
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Hundreds of BHP workers are set to walk off the job at its Port Hedland iron ore operations in Western Australia next week, after six months of failed negotiations between the mining giant and unions over a four-year labour agreement, Reuters reported.
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Westgold Resources has completed the divestment of the Peak Hill gold project in Western Australia to Great Boulder Resources for a total consideration of $54.4 million. The deal aligns with Westgold’s strategy to simplify its portfolio and deliver value to its shareholders from non-core, non-producing assets. “The sale to Great Boulder is transformational for them and the upfront cash payment…
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PYBAR Mining Services, a Thiess company, has fired the first development cut in the exploration decline portal at Southern Cross Gold’s Sunday Creek gold-antimony project in Victoria, Australia. This is the first new decline developed in the state in 20 years. “The firing of the first cut went as planned and was executed safely. Beyond this being a significant milestone…
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In late May, Liebherr-Australia delivered three new PR 776 G8 dozers to MACA, a Thiess company and mining services provider, at the Duketon gold project, operated by Regis Resources. These are the first Liebherr dozers to join MACA’s mining fleet. “This latest delivery builds on our long-standing relationship with MACA and also represents an important step in increasing the presence…
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Empire Metals has reported exceptional drilling results from the Thomas Prospect at its flagship Pitfield titanium project in Western Australia. The results reflect the February-April 2026 drilling campaign, the most extensive program undertaken by the company to date. The exploration and resource development company said all AC and RC drill holes (48 air core and 30 reverse circulation) returned mineralisation…
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Victory Metals inked a key agreement with the Wajarri Yamaji Aboriginal Corporation (WYAC), securing Traditional Owner consent and land access arrangements, in respect to its North Stanmore heavy rare earth element project, near Cue, Western Australia.
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Fortescue has begun construction of its 690-MW Turner River solar farm in the Pilbara region of Western Australia – the final solar installation needed to deliver its Real Zero decarbonisation plan – along with a 650-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at its flagship Cloudbreak iron ore mine. These projects form part of Fortescue’s Pilbara Green Grid, which is being…
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Global miner Rio Tinto is celebrating this week following the shipment of 8 billion tonnes of iron ore to global markets from the Pilbara region, 60 years after the company’s first shipment set sail from Western Australia for Japan. The milestone shipment departed from Cape Lambert port aboard the Juno Horizon on 19 May, bound for one of the miner’s…
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Mineral Resources (MinRes) is restarting operations at its wholly owned Bald Hill lithium mine in Western Australia, thanks to more favorable economic conditions. The company said a “significant and sustained recovery” in lithium prices was behind its decision, and that it has undertaken extensive planning in recent months to ensure it can be brought back online safely and efficiently. The…
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