Australian mining news
Fleet Space targets Apophis for off-world exploration mission
Apophis, a near-Earth asteroid with an average diameter of 340 meters, will pass ~32,000 kilometres from Earth’s surface in April 2029.
Envision and Fortescue join forces to set new benchmark for renewable energy infrastructure in Australia
During the UN General Assembly in New York, Fortescue officially announced a global alliance – aimed at accelerating the global industrial decarbonisation and building the lowest-cost, 24/7 clean energy systems capable of outcompeting fossil fuels.
BHP powers ahead with third renewable electricity deal for Copper SA
BHP has entered into its third and largest renewable electricity supply arrangement for Copper SA, taking another step forward in its operational decarbonisation and unlocking significant new investment in renewable generation in the state.
Bluestone Mines Tasmania JV selects ABB to modernise hoist system at Australia’s largest tin mine
ABB has been selected by Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd to deliver a significant modernisation of the main production hoist at Australia’s largest tin mine.
Rio Tinto & Founders Factory unveil new investments reducing the impact of mining
Rio Tinto, in partnership with Founders Factory, has unveiled six new investments spanning laser-based superdeep drilling, ecosystem restoration, robotic revegetation solutions, mineral waste valorisation for extracting critical metals and nature and biodiversity monitoring.
Metso expands slurry handling portfolio with acquisition of Q&R Industrial Hoses in Australia
Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Q&R Industrial Hoses, a privately owned Australian company specialising in the manufacture of pinch valve sleeves, rubber hoses, and other rubber products and linings.
First major project contract for Phase One signed with NESI
Vulcan Energy announces it has signed a supply contract with Canadian electrochemistry company, NORAM Electrolysis Systems (NESI), as the exclusive electrolysis technology supplier for the Phase One Lionheart Project.
Wind turbines destined for Gold Fields' St Ives Renewable Project arrive in Western Australia
Seven wind turbines destined for Gold Fields’ landmark AUS$296 million St Ives Renewable Energy Project have been unloaded at Geraldton Port.
IMARC 2025: Global mining leaders and ministers to convene in Sydney
Ministers from five continents - including senior representatives from the governments of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Botswana, Sweden, Uganda and Timor-Leste - will join their Australian counterparts at the 2025 International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), bringing global political influence to one of the world’s premier mining and investment events.
RPMGlobal enters exclusivity deed with Caterpillar Inc.
RPMGlobal has announced that it has entered into an exclusivity deed with Caterpillar Inc. following receipt of a non-binding indicative ordinary share acquisition proposal.