Australian mining news

Fortescue has commenced construction of its Nullagine Wind Project in the Pilbara, marking a major milestone in the company’s plan to reach its Real Zero target.

Midana Exploration Pty Ltd (Hancock) and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) representatives attended a Round 9 licence award ceremony held during the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh on 14 January 2026.

As mining industry leaders review their ESG goals, many become interested in microgrids. Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief at Environment.co, reflects upon how these products can make measurable, lasting impacts that improve sustainability and impress stakeholders.

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 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’s first power plant with synchronous condenser feature is set to support renewable energy integration for an Australian mining operation.

Harmony has selected Metso to deliver the key equipment for its Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia.

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 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 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.