Australian mining news
Oracle Power reports drilling results at Western Australia gold project
Oracle Power has reported assay results from a diamond drilling programme in Western Australia.
MinRes to convert to world-first fully autonomous road trains
Mineral Resources has handed over its road trains to Hexagon AB for conversion to autonomous operation.
Thor Energy announces results at South Australia copper project
Thor Energy has announced positive metallurgical copper recovery results at the Alford East copper project in South Australia.
Evolution Mining acquires interest in Northparkes Copper-Gold Mine
Evolution Mining has entered into a binding agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Northparkes Copper-Gold Mine in Australia.
Rio Tinto progresses Rhodes Ridge to next study phase
Rio Tinto has approved a pre-feasibility study to progress development of the Rhodes Ridge iron ore project in Australia.
Rio Tinto awards solar and BESS renewable power project to Aggreko
Aggreko will build, own, and operate a solar farm and BESS in Queensland.
Arca announces funding support for air-to-rock carbon mineralisation project
Arca has received funding support from the CICE for its air-to-rock carbon mineralisation project that will use tailings from an Australian mine owned by BHP.
Hexagon receives two awards for mine safety solution
Hexagon has been twice honoured at the 2023 Australian Mining Prospect Awards for their operator alertness system.
Byrnecut selects automated Sandvik loaders and drills for Kathleen Valley
Byrnecut has chosen Sandvik to supply loaders and drills for underground mining services at the Kathleen Valley lithium project in Western Australia.
BHP and TransAlta solar and battery storage facility goes live
BHP and TransAlta have collaborated on a new solar farm in Australia to reduce emissions.