Australian mining news
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.
RCT adds to Fortescue’s automation fleet at Solomon
RCT - Powered by Epiroc are proud to have worked with Fortescue at its flagship iron ore mine and production site, Solomon to further grow their Non Line of Sight (NLOS) fleet on site and in turn further drive efficiency and productivity.
Australian Mining in 2025
Claire Boyd, Justin Mannolini, and David Stokes, Gilbert + Tobin, assess the current mining landscape in Australia, discussing how the sector is responding to challenges such as geopolitical volatility, market turbulence, and a shift in investment attractiveness.
Minespider and Rare Earth Ventures to boost traceability in Australia’s critical minerals supply chains
Minespider and Rare Earth Ventures (REV) have announced a strategic partnership to bring traceability to rare earth and critical mineral supply chains in Australia using Minespider’s Digital Product Passports.
Cavotec signs motorised reel order for Port Hedland in Australia
Cavotec has signed a contract with Australian construction and engineering company Civmec for the supply of a motorised cable reel to be installed at Port Hedland, Western Australia, one of the world’s largest iron ore export facilities.
JordProxa awarded lithium plant and equipment contract for Phase One
Vulcan Energy announces Australian company, JordProxa, as the technology and equipment partner for the lithium purification, concentration and conversion process for the Phase One Lionheart Project near Landau, Germany, following the signing of the supply contracts.
Caterpillar Inc. enters into agreement to acquire RPMGlobal
Caterpillar Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, an Australian-based software company.
Vulcan signs binding lithium offtake agreement with Glencore
Vulcan Energy announces that it has signed an offtake agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore plc, one of the world’s largest natural resource companies, to provide battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) from its Phase One Lionheart Project.