Australian mining news
Sandvik partners with Northern Star for underground fleet investment
Northern Star Resources Ltd, one of Australia’s leading gold producers, has selected Sandvik to supply Toro® TH663i underground trucks and Toro® LH621i and Toro® LH517i intelligent loaders for its operations in Western Australia.
Bechtel selected to deliver EPC scope for the Eva Copper Mine Project
Bechtel has been selected by Harmony to deliver the Eva Copper Mine Project copper concentrator and non-process infrastructure in Northwest Queensland, a landmark greenfield development that will establish a long-life opencast mining operation.
Wärtsilä power plant enables renewable energy integration at Australian mine
Wärtsilä’s first power plant with synchronous condenser feature is set to support renewable energy integration for an Australian mining operation.
Harmony awards Metso key equipment for its Eva Copper Mine Project in Australia
Harmony has selected Metso to deliver the key equipment for its Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia.
NFM reports drilling underway at Harts Range Heavy Rare Earth and Niobium Project
New Frontier Minerals has announced the commencement of its maiden reverse-circulation drill programme to test the depth extensions of the near surface mineralisation at the Harts Range Heavy Rare Earths and Niobium Project.
Fortescue delivers first large scale BYD Battery Energy Storage System to North Star Junction
Fortescue has delivered its first-ever large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to North Star Junction (NSJ), marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to decarbonise its Pilbara iron ore operations.
Victory Metals breakthrough highlights Australia as a secure alternative amid global rare earth supply disruptions
Victory Metals Limited have announced a major processing breakthrough at its North Stanmore Project in Western Australia, reinforcing Australia’s role as a safe and reliable source of critical minerals at a time when global supply chains face increasing uncertainty.
HazSim used in International Mine Rescue Competition
HazSim will be one of the key tools used to evaluate performance as some of the best mine rescue teams around the world compete to see which is best.
Fortescue’s Christmas Creek Green Metal Project under construction in Australia uses Metso’s game-changing DRI technology
Metso has contributed the core process design and technology for Fortescue Ltd’s Christmas Creek Green Metal Project in the Pilbara, Western Australia, where installation of Metso equipment commenced in September 2025.
Emerson selected to automate South32’s Hermosa Project, driving efficiencies, minimising environmental impact
Industrial technology leader Emerson have announced that global mining company South32 has chosen its advanced automation solutions and engineering expertise to support the zinc deposit of the Hermosa mine project in Arizona.