Australian lithium miner Core Lithium has brought its Finniss lithium operation near Darwin, Northern Territory, to fruition, making it the first-ever lithium mine in production in the Australian state and the country’s only lithium mine outside Western Australia. Read full article.
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Thiess has landed an initial three-year contract to deliver mining and maintenance, plus asset management services for Fortescue’s Iron Bridge magnetite project in Western Australia. Read article.
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Australian gold group Karora Resources has appointed Bevan Jones as its chief operating officer for Australia. Jones, who will oversee day-to-day operations country-wide, is replacing a retiring Graeme Sloan. The company said it will continue to benefit from Graeme’s input as he will remain a member of senior management as an advisor. Jones is a 27-year industry veteran, with positions…
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Hitachi Rail and Rio Tinto have unveiled their newest and most significant milestone to date on their tandem journey for the AutoHaul automation network: the commissioning of the autonomous rail transport system for the new Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara. Read full article.
Read MoreAustralian miner Kalium Lakes has started its sulphate of potash (SOP) deliveries from its Beyondie mine in Western Australia, its first shipment destined for regionally located fertiliser manufacturer CSBP Fertilisers. The inaugural sale of standard-grade SOP was completed via its offtake partner K+S, and the customer will use the delivery as part of its premium product offering to farmers for…
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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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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…
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Westgold Resources confirmed the start of operations at the newest mine in its portfolio, Fender, near Cue in Western Australia. Read full article.
Read MoreWestern Australia gold miner Ora Banda Mining has appointed mining engineer Luke Creagh as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Read full article.
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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.
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