BHP has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with automaker Ford Motor Company for a multi-year nickel supply from its Nickel West asset in Western Australia. Read full article.
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Category: Australia
OceanaGold places four in executive leadership shakeup
Australian-based OceanaGold has announced changes to its executive leadership team with the creation and appointment into the roles of Chief Operating Officer Asia-Pacific, Chief Operating Officer Americas, as well as Chief Technical and Projects Officer. Read full article.
Read MoreCobalt Blue making transition to operations
Cobalt Blue Holdings is now eyeing large-scale test samples to be shipped next month after confirming that its demonstration plant in Broken Hill, New South Wales, is now transitioning to operations. Read full article.
Read MoreBowen marks first coal at Broadmeadow East
Bowen Coking Coal has become the newest independent met coal producer in Queensland, Australia, with the start of coal mining at the Broadmeadow East pit near Moranbah. Read full article.
Read MoreWA Chamber, Lifeline WA rolling out assault programme
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME) in Western Australia has teamed up with Lifeline WA to introduce a peer support programme at mining and resources operations that will include modules on sexual assault and sexual harassment. The groups, which have been advancing its mission to provide safe and inclusive workspaces, said the programme – known as Resourceful…
Read MoreWestgold puts shine on Fender
Westgold Resources confirmed the start of operations at the newest mine in its portfolio, Fender, near Cue in Western Australia. Read full article.
Read MoreChina considering end to Australian coal ban: report
Several global reports have cited new talks by Chinese officials toward the idea of ending a nearly two-year ban on Australian coal, in part by choppy supply chain waters. According to a 14 July Bloomberg report, a proposal will be prepared and submitted to senior leaders with a recommendation that Australian imports resume in Beijing. The impetus: easing tensions, as…
Read MoreOra Banda Mining appoints new chief executive
Western Australia gold miner Ora Banda Mining has appointed mining engineer Luke Creagh as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Read full article.
Read MoreFBICRC cathode facility opens in WA
The Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) has opened the doors on its flagship project, the Cathode Precursor Production Pilot Plant, in Western Australia. See full article.
Read MoreThiess Rehabilitation nails first contract
Thiess Rehabilitation, the newcomer rehab arm of engineering and contracting group Thiess, has been awarded its first project: a multi-year partnership with Idemitsu Australia’s Ensham Resources. Read full article.
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