Liontown Resources has executed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with GR Engineering Services for the delivery and commissioning of a paste plant facility to support the underground lithium operations at its Kathleen Valley project in Western Australia. The miner said the paste plant will include two trains capable of producing up to 160 cubic metres of paste per…
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Regis Resources said it will extend its Garden Well and Rosemont underground mines in Western Australia to support its growth strategy. The extensions – Garden Well Main and Rosemont Stage 3 – are expected to deliver between 100,000 to 120,000 ounces of gold annually beginning in fiscal year 2027. Underground operations commenced at Rosemont in 2019 and at Garden Well…
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Energy solutions company Aggreko has commissioned a new 4.4-megawatt solar farm utilising 5B Maverick PV panels, as well as two Aggreko Y.Cube battery energy storage systems (BESS), to supply renewable power to Northern Star Resources’ Porphyry gold mine in Western Australia. The existing 5-MW diesel power station – owned and operated by Aggreko – has been connected and integrated with…
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Australian contractor Macmahon has confirmed the receipt of a three-year mining services contract with AngloGold Ashanti for its Boston Shaker underground gold operation in Western Australia. The deal, worth A$352 million, now extends its alliance partnership to 1 May 2027 and is expected to generate revenue of $117 million annually. It has been providing services to AngloGold’s Boston Shaker since…
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Western Australia-based Liontown Resources announced a massive milestone for its Kathleen Valley lithium project: first ore crushed. “Commissioning of the dry plant commenced in late March with the team energising equipment and conducting thorough checks of the systems to ensure everything works in accordance with the design,” said the miner. Liontown noted that it will gradually ramp up the volume…
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Newmont Mining has selected lifting systems supplier Boom Logistics for a contract at its Boddington gold operation in Western Australia. The five-year contract is expected to generate revenue of A$60 million. It will be effective in the fourth quarter of this year. The details of the systems to be utilised weren’t disclosed. Boom CE Ben Pieyre said the deal builds…
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First Quantum Minerals has confirmed that it will place the Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation (RNO) in Western Australia on care and maintenance due to lower nickel prices and higher operating costs, reported ABC News. “It is anticipated all production will cease by late May, with various activities underway in the coming weeks to ensure a planned, safe wind-down of processing and…
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Alien Metals has been granted a mining lease for the Hancock iron ore project in Western Australia by the state’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. The lease is good through 17 April 2045. “This is a further significant step on the pathway to production for the Hancock project. The company has made significant progress and is now in…
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Rio Tinto is partnering with global venture studio and start-up investor Founders Factory to back the development and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies in the mining industry. The miner said it will invest A$14.4 million in global pre-seed and seed stage start-ups over the next three years. The focus will be on technologies in the fields of safe mine operations, decarbonisation,…
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Eriez has announced the appointment of Matthew Behre to serve as its Flotation Sales Director for Eriez-Australia. In this pivotal role, Behre will spearhead Eriez’ capital sales, commissioning, laboratory operations, and pilot test work for the Australia region. Behre brings nearly two decades of invaluable expertise in flowsheet design, metallurgical laboratory management, and process engineering to his new position. Before…
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