Australian mining news
Broad approach needed to secure new investment in reliable power for Australians
Australia’s short-list of projects for detailed consideration through the Underwriting New Generation Investment programme is a welcome start in ensuring the country’s electricity system is capable of delivering affordable power with lower emissions.
Wesfarmers proposes to acquire Lynas Corporation
Wesfarmers has made a conditional, non-binding proposal to the Board of Lynas Corporation to acquire the company.
Arc Exploration to acquire Cue Copper Project
Arc Exploration Ltd is to expand into the copper industry with its planned acquisition of the Cue Copper Project.
Update from Altura on Tropical Cyclone Veronica
Altura Mining Ltd. has provided an update on the tropical cyclone’s impact on its Lithium mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Aeris Resources makes offer for Glencore copper mine
Australian copper producer Aeris Resources said yesterday it had made an offer to buy the CSA copper mine in New South Wales.
Banlaw to supply two fuel facilities at Rio Tinto’s Amrun Project
Banlaw has been selected to design, engineer and supply two fuel facilities at Rio Tinto’s Amrun Project in Australia.
Bis haul truck delivers results in challenging mine trials
Bis’ new mining haul truck delivers in demanding mine trials at a working mine in the northeastern Goldfields.
Proposed Perth-based Australian Future Mines Centre would strengthen exploration and productivity
The Centre would enable a stronger focus on developing data and other innovative approaches to boosting productivity and ensuring Australia’s minerals industry continues to lead the world on creating wealth for all Australians.
QMEA holds inaugural trade experience days for students
The Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy is to hold its inaugural ‘On the Tools at Evolution’ event for students at Ayr State High School in Queensland.
Australian ventilation reduces energy wastage in mines
Minetek has revealed its patented secondary mine ventilation system, which reduces power wastage and provides control.