Mining software developer Datamine has made a strategic investment in Australian firm Commit Works, a provider of operational planning and short-interval control software solutions. Commit Works’ suite of products, Datamine said, enables mine sites to digitally manage shift planning, resource allocation, task coordination and production tracking within a single unified platform. Commit Works’ flagship product CiteOps is an enterprise-grade platform…
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MinRes to restart Bald Hill
Mineral Resources (MinRes) is restarting operations at its wholly owned Bald Hill lithium mine in Western Australia, thanks to more favorable economic conditions. The company said a “significant and sustained recovery” in lithium prices was behind its decision, and that it has undertaken extensive planning in recent months to ensure it can be brought back online safely and efficiently. The…
Read MoreYEC inks PPA with Rio Tinto for Jinbi
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) has closed a deal with Rio Tinto on a power purchase agreement for its Jinbi Solar Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The 30-year deal marks the first project by YEC to reach this stage, three years after its formation in partnership with the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation and ACEN Corporation. Under the terms, YEC will provide…
Read MoreCSIRO gets funding boost
Australian national science agency the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has received an additional $387.4 million in federal funding for the 2026-2027 budget year, it has confirmed. In a statement issued after the release of the budget on 12 May, the group said it welcomed the government’s commitment over and above forward estimates. “With this investment, CSIRO will…
Read MoreFreeport’s Grasberg production recovery delayed: report
A spokesperson for Freeport Indonesia said this week that a production recovery schedule set for its Grasberg block cave (GBC) underground copper operation has now been delayed for full operations until 2028. Per a Reuters report, the resumption is a year later than it first anticipated. The mine has been working on an adjusted plan since suffering a mudflow in…
Read MoreBHP, Rio Tinto team up for tailings
Miners BHP and Rio Tinto have formed a Tailings Management Consortium (TMC) to develop solutions for sustainably improving tailings dewatering and management that may potentially reduce the safety risks and environmental footprints associated with tailings storage facilities. The companies said the outlines of the partnership extend back to its first establishment in 2022, a mission to accelerate technologies and practices…
Read MoreThiess secures Koolyanobbing contract
Thiess has entered an agreement with Yilgarn Iron to support the revival of iron ore production in the Koolyanobbing district in Western Australia. The two-year mining services agreement will run until March 2028 with scope for expansion as Yilgarn Iron grows its production portfolio. “We are delighted to partner with Yilgarn Iron and contribute to a new phase for the…
Read MoreKomatsu India, TMC ink shuttlecar deal
Komatsu Mining India will soon supply TMC Mineral Resources with two Joy shuttlecars for use at its operations. The transaction marks a significant milestone for the OEM – a cumulative fleet that now totals more than 50 units in operation. Of those, 18 have been booked in the last 24 months and 17 units have been added to mines in…
Read MoreFortescue announces green energy investment in Pilbara
Fortescue has approved expanding its green energy capacity in the Pilbara, with a US$680 million investment to develop new green energy infrastructure via the development of the 200MW Pilbara Green Energy Project. The project is set to deliver additional renewable energy generation beyond its Real Zero by 2030 strategy outlines. The funding earmark is in addition to the company’s already…
Read MoreSandvik commits to PNG growth
Sandvik Mining said it is reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting the growing mining industry in Papua New Guinea through expanded facilities, increased operational capacity, enhanced logistics and continued investment in people and local capability. Sandvik has operated a local entity in PNG for more than five years, providing equipment, parts, technical support and services to some of the country’s…
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