St Barbara has successfully commissioned a MMD Sizer at its Simberi operations in Papua New Guinea, an essential part of the site’s pre-expansion growth capital. The company said the crusher exceeded all commissioning targets with product size testing achieving P100 passing 150 mm, compared to the objective of P80 passing 150 mm. It was then handed over to operations and…
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The Philippine Nickel Association (PNIA), the country’s largest group of nickel mining companies, has appealed to the Marcos administration to reconsider its plan on imposing a ban on ore exports as part of mining reforms. Association officials stressed that the government must first create a competitive environment to attract investments in value-added processing before implementing restrictive policies. “We support the…
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Rio Tinto said it has completed a successful trial of biofuel across its network of Western Australian ports, railways and mines. The four-week trial, a first for the miner in Australia, was conducted in partnership with global renewable diesel producer Neste and Australian fuel supplier Viva Energy. It provided Rio Tinto with a greater understanding of how renewable diesel could…
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Gold Fields has awarded a contract to renewable energy solutions provider Goldwind to design, manufacture and construct seven wind turbines for its St Ives gold mine, located 80 kilometres south of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. The turbines will form a 42-megawatt wind farm as part of the miner’s landmark A$296 million St Ives Renewable Energy project, which will become Western…
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Five individuals and one company have been crowned winners of the 2025 Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME) Women in Resources Awards. More than 1,100 gathered at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 13 February to hear the inspirational stories behind each of the 16 finalists. CME Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Tomkinson said at the ceremony that the WIRA…
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Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture said it has been given clearance to commence a staged resumption of operations at its Renison tin mine following a precautionary shutdown due to a nearby bushfire. “We appreciate the patience and understanding of our staff and contractors during this challenging period for the operation and the broader West Coast community,” the miner stated. “The…
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Port Hedland is the home of Australia’s first OTR mining tyre recycling centre, owner and host company Tyrecycle announced last week. The facility, purpose built for the sector, will be able to recycle end-of-life tyres from across the Pilbara at the rate of more than 30,000 tonnes annually, providing an efficient mine-to-processing service, and enhancing sustainability credentials for operators –…
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RCT has confirmed that one of its clients in the Pilbara region of Western Australia is now operating Cat 349D excavators equipped with its automation system as well as rock breaker and back scratch attachments.
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Metso has agreed to acquire the screening business, operations and key assets of Selm (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. The deal strengthens the OEM’s services to better support mining and aggregates customers in China. “The acquisition is a significant step in advancing our regional strategy in screening of being closer to our customers, fostering a market-focused approach,”…
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Japan Gold has entered into an investment agreement with Osisko Gold to sell a 1.5% net smelter return royalty on certain properties and assets in Japan for US$5 million cash. Osisko will also have the option to purchase an additional 0.5% net smelter return royalty for $3 million after the deal’s first anniversary. “The transaction allows us to accelerate our…
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