Mining Companies

Hofmann and Flanders strike deal on electro-mechanical trucks

Hofmann Engineering and US-based engineering company Flanders have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to “strategically align” to produce electro-mechanical mining truck hauls. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 11, 2023, 10:21 amApril 11, 2023

BHP, ESG targets, Events, Features, Newmont, OZ Minerals, Technology

Transforming the future with Austmine

Austmine’s mining innovation conference and exhibition is set for Adelaide from May 9–11. Read More

Timothy BondApril 6, 2023, 8:53 amApril 6, 2023

Maiden drilling at Platina Resources’ Xanadu gold project in WA has confirmed a large-scale gold system over 600m by 600m in all directions.

Financial reports, Gold, News, Red 5

Golden production results

Mineral resource companies Gold Road Resources and Red 5 have revealed major production results at their respective mines. Read More

Timothy BondApril 5, 2023, 11:48 amApril 5, 2023

Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) has been granted access to $56.8 million from its security bond held by the Federal Government.

ESG, News, Rio Tinto, Uranium

Rio Tinto steps in for Ranger rehabilitation

Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) intends to raise $369 million through an interim entitlement offer (IEO) for the Ranger rehabilitation project in the NT. Read More

Timothy BondApril 4, 2023, 11:47 amApril 4, 2023

BHP, ESG, Fortescue, News, Rio Tinto

Mining giants united for climate action

BHP and Rio Tinto are among the big mining names calling for urgent action to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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Timothy BondApril 4, 2023, 11:23 amApril 4, 2023

News, Rio Tinto

Rio details its billions paid in taxes

Rio Tinto’s 2022 Taxes and Royalties Paid Report has detailed $10.8 billion of global taxes and royalties paid by the major miner during the year. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodApril 3, 2023, 10:43 amApril 3, 2023

BHP, News

Tradie hub opens in the Pilbara

The Tradie Hub has opened its doors to Western Australia’s small business owners. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodApril 3, 2023, 10:21 amApril 3, 2023

Lithium, Mineral Resources, News

MinRes welcomes inquisitive minds

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has welcomed 27 mining engineering students to its Mt Marion lithium project for the student’s first on-site mine experience. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodApril 3, 2023, 9:54 amApril 3, 2023

Copper, Funding, News, Rio Tinto

Rio looks to Peru for more copper

Rio Tinto and First Quantum Minerals have agreed to form a joint venture (JV) to unlock the development potential of the La Granja copper project in Peru. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodMarch 31, 2023, 8:23 amMarch 31, 2023

BHP, Critical minerals, News

Mincor withdraws nickel production guidance

Mincor and BHP will work together to better manage off-specification product after BHP refused to amend off-take agreement specifications. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodMarch 31, 2023, 7:46 amMarch 31, 2023

Lithium, News, Pilbara Minerals

Pilbara Minerals doubles down on lithium

The Pilbara Minerals board has approved a capital investment for the P1000 project to increase lithium production at Pilgangoora mine. Read More

Timothy BondMarch 30, 2023, 7:54 amMarch 30, 2023

BHP’s Oak Dam exploration program has received environmental approval from the South Australian Government.

BHP, Copper, News

Oak Dam gets the green tick

BHP’s Oak Dam exploration program has received environmental approval from the South Australian Government. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodMarch 30, 2023, 7:44 amMarch 30, 2023

Fortescue, Iron ore, News

SRG secures $55 million contract with Fortescue

SRG Global has locked in a $55 million infrastructure contract with Fortescue at the Eliwana iron ore mine in WA. Read More

Timothy BondMarch 29, 2023, 9:47 amMarch 29, 2023

Thiess has been appointed mining services provider for the Iron Bridge project in Western Australia.

Fortescue, News

Fortescue Metals reveals Iron Bridge delay

Fortescue Metals Group has announced first production on its Iron Bridge magnetite project has been delayed until late April. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodMarch 29, 2023, 9:18 amMarch 29, 2023

Copper is thought to be the first metal used by humans, prized for its malleability and later, its ability to conduct electricity.

BHP, Copper, News

BHP partners with major Chinese copper producers

BHP has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with two of China’s major copper producers, China Copper and Daye Nonferrous. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodMarch 29, 2023, 8:26 amMarch 29, 2023

Fortescue, News

NRW bags another subsidiary

NRW Holdings has announced the successful acquisition of OFI Group Holdings, while also announcing the award of contracts for two different sites. Read More

Timothy BondMarch 28, 2023, 9:21 amMarch 28, 2023

BHP, ESG, News

BHP signs carbon capture, utilisation and storage agreement

BHP has signed an agreement with China’s HBIS Group Co for piloting of carbon capture and utilisation technology. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodMarch 28, 2023, 9:05 amMarch 28, 2023

Event, News

Bonfiglioli opens new Victorian facility

Bonfiglioli Australia has opened its new regional office in Cranbourne West, Victoria with a special event. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodMarch 28, 2023, 8:41 amMarch 28, 2023

News, Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto staff targeted by hackers

Rio Tinto has warned its staff of a data hack on GoAnywhere software. Read More

Timothy BondMarch 24, 2023, 8:54 amMarch 24, 2023