Australian mining news

AIMEX contributor and Associate Professor, Liza Forbes, University of Queensland, says there are two changes the industry can focus on to break new ground in sustainability.

TAKRAF Australia has supplied, delivered, and commissioned a DELKOR tailings thickener for the Moolarben coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) in Australia.

BHP is investing in renewable energy at Flat Rocks Wind Farm Stage 1 to help power its Nickel West operations.

Hexagon AB has announced an agreement with Mineral Resources to provide an autonomous haulage solution for a fleet of 120 fully autonomous road trains in Australia.

Greatland Gold plc has provided an exploration and Havieron development update.

Tribe Technology has announced an agreement with Anglo American for the deployment of its first generation autonomous reverse circulation drill rig.

Rio Tinto’s investment represents a significant step towards unlocking a major new supply of low-CO2-footprint natural rutile and flake graphite.

The order includes underground trucks and loaders, as well as a development drill rig with dual control. Delivery is planned to begin in 3Q23.

Initial petrography work confirms the presence of ilmenite, a titanium-iron oxide mineral, which is highly valued as a source for titanium oxide and which accounts for over 85% of the feedstock for the entire titanium industry.

Northern Star Resources has placed an order for a wide range of FLSmidth mineral processing technologies for its Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines mill expansion project.