Australian mining news
AI-ready flotation begins with better Circuit design: Glencore Technology positions the Jameson Cell for the future
Glencore Technology is positioning the Jameson Cell for the next generation of mineral processing, highlighting how flotation circuit design can unlock the full potential of AI-driven advanced process control (APC).
BHP backs future of WA iron ore with Ministers North project approved
BHP has announced a $US0.9 billion investment (100% basis) into the future of Western Australia Iron Ore, approving execution of the Ministers North Project, a high-grade Brockman ore deposit southeast of Yandi in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Victory dispatches heavy rare earth concentrate to potential offtake partners
Victory Metals Limited has provided an update on the continued successful operation of its flotation pilot plant in Perth, Western Australia.
Another step forward in BHP’s South Australian growth plans with award of design and supply contract
BHP has awarded a design and supply contract to China Nerin Engineering Co. Ltd (Nerin) for key processing facilities as part of the proposed smelter and refinery expansion project in South Australia.
Ioneer signs MOUs with KIND and Hyundai Engineering to advance Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project
Ioneer Ltd have announced the signing of non-binding MOUs with the Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation ("KIND"), the Republic of Korea’s specialised public institution mandated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport ("MOLIT"), and Hyundai Engineering Co. Ltd. to advance the development of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project.
Brightstar Resources select Weir to provide new crushing plant
Weir, a global leader in mining technology, was awarded an order to supply a crushing circuit for Brightstar Resources’ Laverton Processing Plant, part of the Goldfields gold project in Western Australia.
MACA welcomes its first Liebherr dozers into its mining fleet
Liebherr-Australia has delivered three new PR 776 G8 dozers to mining services provider MACA, a Thiess company, at the Duketon Gold Project, which is operated by Regis Resources.
BHP, Rio Tinto, and Caterpillar launch battery-electric haul truck trial in the Pilbara
BHP, Rio Tinto, and Caterpillar have launched a trial of two Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at a mine-site demonstration in Western Australia’s Pilbara as part of an industry-first collaboration.
Barminco selects Sandvik for 23-unit Bellevue Gold Project fleet
Leading underground contract miner Barminco has selected Sandvik to supply a 23-unit fleet of underground trucks, loaders and drills for the Bellevue Gold Project in Western Australia.
China Baowu and Rio Tinto complete Pilbara Blend iron ore pelletisation and direct reduction trials
China Baowu and Rio Tinto have successfully completed industrial-scale pelletisation and shaft furnace trials in China using Rio Tinto’s Pilbara Blend iron ore, as part of their broader partnership to study ways to reduce steelmaking emissions.