Mining insights

Discovery, Hydrogen, Mining insights, News

Study reveals potential of ammonia

A new feasibility study conducted by maritime engineering and technology solutions company Lloyds Register has found that clean ammonia can potentially refuel ships visiting the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Read More

Olivia Thomson3 days agoNovember 8, 2023

Government announcements, News

‘Same job, same pay’ split proposed

The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA) has shown its support for the splitting of proposed industrial relations legislation to fast-track worker protections. Read More

Kelsie Harford5 days agoNovember 6, 2023

Government announcements, News

New name, same mission

The Western Australian Government has announced the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety will be renamed the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) on December 1 2023. Read More

Kelsie Harford5 days agoNovember 6, 2023

Albemarle, Gina Rinehart, Hancock Prospecting, Liontown Resources, Lithium, Mineral Resources, News, Takeover bids

Arcadium Lithium willing to wait on WA assets

Despite the recent asset scramble in the Pilbara, the CEO of Arcadium Lithium said his company will steer clear of the fight until the dust settles on current valuations, according to reports. Read More

Olivia Thomson5 days agoNovember 6, 2023

Sustainability

Cost-effectively meeting environmental regulations

The mining industry today is faced with a host of challenges. These include complexities of managing water resources and pressures to operate with increased efficiency and sustainability, all while cost-effectively meeting environmental regulations. Read More

Alexandra Eastwood5 days agoNovember 6, 2023

Sustainability

Top and tailings

GHD is helping miners adopt best practices when it comes to managing tailings dams. Read More

Alexandra Eastwood5 days agoNovember 6, 2023

Closure, ESG targets, Fortescue, News, Sustainability

Fortescue not proceeding with Pilbara energy hub

Fortescue has abandoned plans to build a 5.4-gigawatt renewable energy hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, as reported by the Australian Financial Review (AFR). Read More

Olivia Thomson5 days agoNovember 6, 2023

The Economic Fairways Mapper, developed as part of the Exploring for the Future program, will be expanded to include iron and steel.

Critical minerals, Government announcements, News, Sustainability

Mapping out Australian steel

The Economic Fairways Mapper, developed as part of the Federal Government’s Exploring for the Future program, will be expanded to include green hydrogen, iron and steel. Read More

Alexandra Eastwood5 days agoNovember 6, 2023

Critical minerals, ESG targets, Government announcements, News

NSW all in on critical minerals

New South Wales Natural Resources Minister Courtney Housso has met with key stakeholders to discuss the NSW Government’s approach to its critical minerals and high-tech metals strategy. Read More

Olivia Thomson5 days agoNovember 6, 2023

BHP, Community, Contract award, Diversity, Funding, News, Recruitment

CQUniversity sees a $3.7 million boost from BMA

Metallurgical coal producer and supplier BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has renewed its partnership with Central Queensland University (CQUniversity) to continue the First Nations Tertiary Education and Research program. Read More

Olivia Thomson5 days agoNovember 6, 2023

New Century Resources, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Weather event, Zinc

Sibanye gives Century operation update

Sibanye-Stillwater has said the integration of its newly acquired Australian assets from New Century are progressing well. Read More

Olivia Thomson5 days agoNovember 6, 2023

Whitehaven's open day was a huge success

Closure, Coal, Community, News, Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven’s last hurrah for Werris Creek

Whitehaven Coal hosted the Werris Creek coal mine community open day at the Quirindi showground on Saturday, drawing more than 1000 people to the event. Read More

Kelsie HarfordNovember 3, 2023, 9:41 amNovember 3, 2023

Critical minerals, Government announcements, News, Sustainability, Technology

Chalmers: critical minerals the future

Treasurer Jim Chalmers gave the keynote address to the Economic and Social Outlook Conference in Melbourne with an emphasis on critical minerals. Read More

Kelsie HarfordNovember 3, 2023, 9:21 amNovember 3, 2023

BHP, Curtin University, and Greening Australia partnered up three years ago to trail vegetation barriers in Port Hedland.

BHP, ESG, News, Sustainability

BHP celebrates green partnership

BHP, Curtin University, and Greening Australia partnered up three years ago to trail vegetation barriers in Port Hedland. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodNovember 3, 2023, 9:02 amNovember 3, 2023

News, Sustainability

MRF progresses with abandoned mines

The Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) has continued to progress with the rehabilitation and monitoring of abandoned mines, with levies totalling $42.8 million reported for 2022–23. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodNovember 3, 2023, 8:42 amNovember 3, 2023

Macmahon Holdings has announced it has finalised its load-and-haul services contract with Talison Lithium for the Greenbushes lithium project.

Albemarle, Critical minerals, ESG, Government announcements, News, Sustainability

Southwest WA’s role in supporting decarbonisation

Western Australian Minister Don Punch has addressed the Critical Minerals Industry Luncheon in Bunbury, where he emphasised the importance of the southwest WA region’s role in supplying and processing critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition. Read More

Olivia ThomsonNovember 2, 2023, 4:18 pmNovember 2, 2023

Funding, Government announcements, News

Tradesales secures RED grant to expand Avon Industrial Park

Tradesales will receive $90,000 in government funding through the Western Australian Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) grants program to construct dedicated office facilities at its factory at Avon Industrial Park. Read More

Kelsie HarfordNovember 2, 2023, 3:58 pmNovember 2, 2023

Sustainability

A Hawk’s eye view

Hawk Measurement sat down with Australian Mining to discuss some of its most important systems for tailings management. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodNovember 2, 2023, 2:47 pmNovember 2, 2023

Albemarle, Financial reports, News, Quarterly and half yearly results

Albemarle soars to new heights

Chemical manufacturing giant Albemarle has announced a bumper third quarter with a 10 per cent increase in net sales. Read More

Kelsie HarfordNovember 2, 2023, 9:50 amNovember 2, 2023

Gina Rinehart, Hancock Prospecting, Lithium, Mineral Resources, News, Takeover bids

MinRes joins lithium scramble

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has snapped up a 19.8 per cent stake in up-and-coming lithium player Wildcat Resources amid a lithium land-grab frenzy spearheaded by Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting, the Australian Financial Review reported. Read More

Kelsie HarfordNovember 2, 2023, 9:06 amNovember 2, 2023

Mining insights

Study reveals potential of ammonia

‘Same job, same pay’ split proposed

New name, same mission

Arcadium Lithium willing to wait on WA assets

Cost-effectively meeting environmental regulations

Top and tailings

Fortescue not proceeding with Pilbara energy hub

Mapping out Australian steel

NSW all in on critical minerals

CQUniversity sees a $3.7 million boost from BMA

Sibanye gives Century operation update

Whitehaven’s last hurrah for Werris Creek

Chalmers: critical minerals the future

BHP celebrates green partnership

MRF progresses with abandoned mines

Southwest WA’s role in supporting decarbonisation

Tradesales secures RED grant to expand Avon Industrial Park

A Hawk’s eye view

Albemarle soars to new heights

MinRes joins lithium scramble

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