Native Mineral Resources (NMR) has reported three successful gold pours at its Blackjack gold operations in Queensland on 27 August, producing approximately 300 ounces of gold doré. With ramp-up momentum building, key approvals progressing, and regional growth projects advancing, the miner is firmly on track to deliver sustained gold production and long-term value creation for shareholders. “August is proving to…
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New ATSE report highlights pathway to diesel reduction
A new research report by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) in partnership with Fortescue highlights the urgent need for Australia to reduce reliance on diesel in mining, road freight, agriculture, fisheries and forestry. “There is an urgent need to decarbonise Australia’s most emissions-intensive sectors,” Dr. Kylie Walker, ASTE chief executive, said. “By encouraging the application of…
Read MoreVox Royalty purchases Wyloo North iron ore royalty
Vox Royalty Corp., a returns-focused mining royalty company, has executed a binding agreement to acquire an iron ore royalty over Wyloo North project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, currently operated by Fortescue Metals Group, from an Australian company for A$1.5 million. The royalty is a 1.5% Gross Revenue Royalty payable on the first 15 million tonnes of iron…
Read MoreIndonesia creates new mineral industry agency
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has set up a new mineral industry agency that will oversee the development of rare earths and radioactive materials, reported Reuters. “This agency will manage the strategic materials industry that relates to the defence industry, because strategic materials are quite important for the sovereignty of the nation, as well as important for the improvement of our…
Read MoreHindustan Zinc may enter uranium market
Indian zinc-silver producer Hindustan Zinc will aim to expand into uranium mining if the government opens up the sector to private players, CEO Arun Misra told Reuters. Government sources told the news agency that India wants to allow private firms to mine, import and process uranium as part of plans to end a decades-old state monopoly over the nuclear sector…
Read MoreLiebherr-Australia, Glencore enter ‘new era of partnership’
Liebherr-Australia and Glencore have finalised a significant 17-machine delivery plan across six major mining operations in Queensland and New South Wales, with deliveries scheduled through to the end of 2026. “We are excited to announce this new era of partnership with Glencore. Securing multi-year supply agreements of this scale is a proud moment for Liebherr-Australia,” said Brian Boitano, executive general…
Read MorePeabody walks away from planned Anglo American deal
American coal producer Peabody has terminated purchase agreements with Anglo American for its Australian coal assets due to a material adverse change (MAC). The decision comes nearly five months after an ignition event occurred at Anglo’s Moranbah North mine. Moranbah North was one of the four metallurgical coal mines included in the nearly $3.8 billion deal. The exact cause of…
Read MoreNew Age Exploration completes maiden RC drilling at Lammerlaw
New Age Exploration announced that its maiden reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at the Lammerlaw gold project in New Zealand has intersected shear zone-hosted gold mineralisation analogous to the Macraes deposit. The Australian-based exploration and development company commenced its maiden Phase 1 drilling in April and completed the program in May with five holes drilled for 458 metres. “This is…
Read MoreMammoet relocates BMA dragline with SPMTs
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) entrusted Mammoet with the relocation of a 3,100-tonne Marion 8050 dragline from one end of the Peak Downs coal mine in Queensland, Australia, to another – a full 27 kilometres away. With a deadline to achieve the relocation, it was suboptimal to allow the dragline to travel under its own steam. As such, the dragline was…
Read MoreTOMRA Mining sorter has positive impact on Pilgangoora
A year after Pilbara Minerals commissioned the world’s largest lithium ore sorting plant for its Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia, TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting technology is delivering measurable value, contributing to strong production performance, significantly reduced costs, and enhanced resource utilization. In its June quarter FY25 results, Pilbara Minerals reported a 77% increase in production volume and a 10% reduction…
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