Bowen Coking Coal announced that its flagship Burton Mine Complex in Queensland will transition to an owner-operator model upon expiration of an existing mining services agreement with BUMA Australia on 30 June 2025.
Read More
After a successful series of inspections across the state’s west and northwest, the Victoria Earth Resources Regulator said it is on its way to sites in the Mitchell, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander shires between 18 and 20 June.
Read More
The board of directors for Oyu Tolgoi LLC has approved development work at the Mongolian copper mine to commence under an alternative plan, while engagement continues with Entrée Resources and the government on the transfer of licences to allow mining in a joint venture area.
Read More
A New South Wales tin-lead-zinc mine has opted for greater sustainability, safety and efficiency with a digital upgrade to its fleet from RCT, powered by Epiroc. The suppliers said that, for years, the site has successfully operated a fleet of CAT 2900s using RCT’s analogue system. However, recently the operation opted to transition their fleet to a full digital system…
Read More
Metso has been awarded a repeat order to deliver sustainable tailings filtration technology for the Huayou Group’s laterite nickel mine project in Indonesia. The order value, which was not disclosed, has been booked in the Minerals segment’s 2025 second-quarter orders received. The contract consists of the engineering, manufacturing and supply of 16 Larox FFP3512 filters, as well as advisory services…
Read More
Rio Tinto and the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Aboriginal Corporation have signed a co-management agreement for the iron ore operations on PKKP Country. It formalises how the miner and Traditional Owners engage on proposals affecting heritage and social surroundings throughout the mine lifecycle. “The destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters on the 24th of May 2020 brought…
Read More
Lynas Rare Earths has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the supply of mixed rare earths carbonate (MREC) from Menteri Besar (MB) Inc., the strategic investment arm of the Kelantan state government in Malaysia. “This is a significant step for Lynas and the Malaysian rare earths industry, bringing together Lynas Malaysia’s over a decade of rare earths industry expertise,…
Read More
The Tasmanian government has issued a $7.5 million loan to Group 6 Metals for its struggling Dolphin tungsten mine on King Island, reported ABC News. This dovetails the government recently acquiring 12% of the company’s shares after Group 6 couldn’t repay a previous loan. A government spokesperson said the new loan was approved because the mine is “critical” for regional…
Read More
Glencore Australia’s Ulan Coal Mine Complex – one of the country’s largest coal mines – has received approval to expand its underground operation, reported ABC News. The miner will be able to extract a further 18.8 million tonnes of coal at the New South Wales site. Additionally, the determination extends the life span of the mine by a further two…
Read More
In an update on the staged ramp up of its Iron Bridge magnetite operation in Western Australia, Fortescue said it is targeting fiscal year 2028 to achieve nameplate capacity of 22 million tonnes per annum. When the miner announced plans to build Iron Bridge in 2019, it pledged to have the project ramped up to full production rates by June…
Read More