Rio Tinto selects REMA TIP TOP for maintenance contract

REMA TIP TOP has secured a significant conveyor maintenance contract with Rio Tinto, covering five key inland mine sites across the miner’s core iron ore network in Western Australia.  “We’re proud to begin this partnership with Rio Tinto. It validates the hard work we’ve put into building capability across inland WA and represents a strong foundation for long-term collaboration,” said…

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Liebherr-Australia facility fabricates 100th bucket

In April, the fabrication team at Liebherr-Australia’s Perth facility in Western Australia celebrated its 100th bucket fabrication. The bucket was delivered to an unnamed iron ore operation in the Pilbara region and was fitted to an R 9600 excavator. “This milestone is more than just a number – it’s a symbol of sustained excellence. Each bucket has represented countless hours…

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Metso to manufacture Megaliner mill liners in WA

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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Barminco to continue underground services at Agnew

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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Catalyst Metals gold mine gets major upgrade

Thanks to RCT – Powered by Epiroc, Catalyst Metals has made the transformative move from analogue to digital operations at its Plutonic gold mine in North Meekatharra, Western Australia. The transition is not limited to new equipment but also includes comprehensive upgrades to existing machines, including Sandvik and Cat loaders with the implementation of RCT’s AutoNav package. The technology allows…

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Autonomous haulage trial set for Norton Gold Fields mines

Thiess has partnered with Norton Gold Fields and EACON Mining Technology to launch a tripartite partnership to deploy autonomous haulage systems through retrofit technology. The project will take place at Norton Gold Fields’ open-pit gold mines in Western Australia.  “By adopting EACON’s autonomous truck technology, we aim to address the shortage of skilled drivers, reduce our operating costs, and enhance…

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Rio Tinto, Sumitomo finalise Winu partnership

Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining have signed the final joint venture agreements to deliver the Winu copper-gold project in Western Australia following a December announcement of the partnership.  Under the agreements, Rio Tinto will continue to develop and operate Winu, and Sumitomo will pay Rio Tinto up to $430.4 million for a 30% equity share of the project. This…

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Honeywell providing automation for Australian REE refinery

Honeywell announced that its Integrated Controls and Safety System, or ICSS, will be designed and implemented at Iluka Resources’ Eneabba rare earths refinery in Western Australia as part of a project to improve safety and production efficiency. Through a strategic partnership between the Australian Government and Iluka, the refinery will produce rare earth oxides that are essential inputs to defense…

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Epiroc awarded largest contract ever

Fortescue has ordered a major fleet of fully autonomous and electric surface mining equipment from Epiroc to be used at its iron ore mines in the Pilbara region of Western Australia – the largest order contract in Eprioc’s history.  The contract, valued at A$350 million over five years, includes a fleet of Epiroc blasthole drill rigs, the cable-electric Pit Viper…

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