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Cohda Wireless deploys V2X-Locate at Oyu Tolgoi

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Cohda Wireless deploys V2X-Locate at Oyu Tolgoi

Australia-based Cohda Wireless has applied its vehicle positioning solution to the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia to drive safety and productivity. The V2X (Vehicle-To-Everything) technology connects vehicles with each other and roadside infrastructure to create a cooperative and intelligent transport environment.   “Cohda’s V2X-Locate allows all equipped mobile fleet, fixed plant, and personnel to be reliably tracked in real-time to sub-meter…

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Rio Tinto partners with WA government on desalination plant

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Rendering: Rio Tinto

Rendering: Rio Tinto Rio Tinto and the Western Australian Government have entered into a 50:50 joint venture to complete both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Dampier seawater desalination plant. Once fully operational, the plant will deliver 8 gigalitres of desalinated water per year to the West Pilbara Water Supply Scheme, reducing pressure on regional aquifers. The joint venture…

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Victory Metals, Curtin University partner on HREE project

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Victory Metals CEO Brendan Clark and Professor Mark Buntine

Victory Metals and Curtin University have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Victory’s North Stanmore heavy rare earth (HREE) and strategic defence metal project in Western Australia. “Victory, Curtin and the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer [initiative] create an unbeatable industry-academia powerhouse,” said Victory Metals Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Brendan Clark. “This partnership delivers…

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PLS, Canmax sign supply deal

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PLS Group, formerly Pilbara Minerals, has signed a two-year offtake agreement with Chinese firm Canmax Technologies for spodumene concentrate supply from the Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Under the deal’s terms, PLS will supply 150,000 metric tons annually for two years, with an option to supply additional volumes each year, and the agreement can additionally be expanded for…

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NRW wins Rio Tinto bulk earthworks contract

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NRW Civil & Mining secured a bulk earthworks contract by Rio Tinto for its West Angelas Sustaining Project (WASP) in Western Australia, marking another important milestone in NRW’s long-standing partnership with the miner.  The contract, valued at A$175 million, encompasses the bulk earthworks to provide access to five new mining satellite pits at the West Angelas operation, which includes haul…

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NMR ups ante with Blackjack record gold pour

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Australian miner Native Mineral Resources has confirmed a winning start to 2026 with a record gold pour at its Blackjack gold complex in northern Queensland, Australia. NMR said its smelt produced six gold doré bars totalling 1,474.9 ounces on 28 January. It is now counting down to its next gold pour by mid-February. “A 1,475 oz doré pour to start…

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BCA adds Slattery

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Geraldine Slattery

The Business Council of Australia has appointed BHP President Australia Geraldine Slattery as a director of the BCA board, underscoring her global leadership in resources. Slattery leads BHP’s Australian operations and previously headed BHP’s global petroleum business. The BCA said her operational leadership across geographies and commodities brings vital insight to the group as it focuses on future investment as…

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