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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Metso has opened its largest service center globally in Karratha, Western Australia, and marked it with an inauguration ceremony on March 21. The Karratha Service Center features a dedicated training facility, offering tailored programs to enhance the technical expertise of mining professionals. The center will provide long-term stable employment to skilled personnel from the local communities, including trades, service engineers,…
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The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) has released new technology for the advancement of bolt safety in underground mines. In the new report overview of In-situ Rock Bolt Behaviour Underground, the group outlined its extensive lab testing to understand rock bolt behaviour under complex load conditions. “Physical models were prepared to simulate the shearing in underground opening with…
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BHP said its board of directors recently approved the Western Ridge Crusher (WRC) project, located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people, approximately 21 kilometres southwest of Newman, Western Australia. The project is a sustaining tonnes proposal for the miner’s Newman Operations, which consists of two mining sites. BHP WA Iron Ore Asset President Tim Day said this was…
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Western Australia-based South32 said its subsidiary South32 Eagle Downs has agreed to divest its 50% interest in the Eagle Downs metallurgical coal project in Queensland to a Stanmore Resources subsidiary. The miner, which owns the project along with China Baowu subsidiary Aquila Resources, is divesting its interest for US$15 million. The transaction is expected to be completed by year’s end.…
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International Graphite, in a first for Australia’s minerals industry, has commissioned a new micronizing plant in Collie, near Perth. The qualification-scale microniser, with a capacity of 200 tonnes per annum, is the largest in Australia and a milestone in the development of a domestic graphite industry. It will be the first to produce graphite products in Australia for customer acceptance…
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Western Australia-based miners Red 5 and Silver Lake Resources have entered into a merger of equals, creating a diversified gold producer with a significant ore reserve and mineral resource inventory of 4 million ounces and 12.4 million oz., respectively. Under the terms of the transaction, Red 5 will acquire 100% of the shares in Silver Lake and each Silver Lake…
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