Newmont's Cadia Mine Seeks Approval for Extension to 2050
Oct 31, 2024 · Newmont could be on a collision course with federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek as it seeks approval to extend the life of the Cadia copper-gold mine to 2050, in the face of lingering community...
29-Year-Old Driller Dies in Site Incident at Apollo Hill
Dec 6, 2024 · A 29-year-old driller has died at Saturn Metals Apollo Hill gold project in Western Australia's eastern Goldfields after a site incident on December 5. Details of the incident are scarce, however, it is understood the drilling contractor worker suffered fatal head injuries as the drill rig was being packed down for moving.
King insists fed government lithium sector help coming
Dec 2, 2024 · The federal government is working to boost support to the struggling lithium sector but it appears no immediate financial assistance is in the offing. Lithium prices have fallen considerably in the past two years. A reduction in lithium demand due to a slow take-up of electric vehicles has been touted as one of the main causes for that fall.
Rio Tinto's Strategic Growth Plans for Copper Mining
Dec 5, 2024 · Rio Tinto has flagged some big plans to build its copper portfolio over the next half-decade and reduce its reliance on Western Australian iron ore, as major supply concerns over the energy transition-essential red metal linger. The major miner said it planned to grow its mined copper by 18% in 2025 to between 780,000 and 850,000 tonnes – compared to 2024's 660,000-720,000t – and bring ...
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Mining Amendment Bill 2024: Updates and Implications
Dec 18, 2024 · Updates to tenement application processes and requirements in the Mining Amendment Bill 2024 will protect the security of tenure for Western Australia's mining sector for prospective applications following... A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector ...
Australia's Mining Industry: A Critical Analysis
Dec 20, 2024 · Explore the key highlights of Australia's Mining Monthly year in review. Learn about the challenges faced by the mining sector and the impact of wages, permitting, and power.
Peabody Energy Revamps Centurion Mine: First Shipment of …
Dec 17, 2024 · Peabody Energy has welcomed the first shipment of hard coking coal from the $1.6 billion revamped Centurion mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin, more than six years after the mine formerly known as North Goonyella was shuttered due to an underground fire.
Westfill plan goes from napkin to fruition
Dec 12, 2024 · Meet Ashley Morcombe, the managing director of Westfill, leading the company to success in the mining industry. Find out about their humble beginnings and growth.
AusPac and Tetra Resources Ramp Up Operations at Dartbrook …
Dec 19, 2024 · Australian Pacific Coal has turned its focus to refurbishing Dartbrook coal mine's wash plant after hitting its straps on commercial production. AusPac and joint venture partner Tetra Resources recently... A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector ...