Australian mining news
Rio Tinto provides Iron Ore update following Tropical Cyclone Narelle
Rio Tinto's iron ore port operations have resumed after Tropical Cyclone Narelle passed over Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Rio Tinto spends record AUS$12 billion with Western Australian suppliers in 2025
Rio Tinto’s development of its replacement mines in the Pilbara has increased its spend with Western Australian suppliers to a record AUS$12.1 billion in 2025, AUS$1.8 billion more than the prior year.
Rio Tinto, Queensland, and Commonwealth secure long-term future for Boyne aluminium smelter at Gladstone
Rio Tinto, the Queensland Government, and the Commonwealth Government have struck a landmark partnership to secure a long-term future for the Boyne aluminium smelter at Gladstone and ensure it remains internationally cost-competitive beyond its current power contract.
Sandvik receives AutoMine® orders from Byrnecut for five underground mine sites
Sandvik has received five AutoMine® orders from the world’s largest underground mining contractor, Byrnecut.
Caterpillar and Fortescue extend agreement for Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling in Western Australia sites
Caterpillar Inc. have announced a renewed agreement with Chichester Metals Ltd and FMG Solomon PTY Ltd (together, Fortescue’s operating entities) to continue the supply and operation of Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling across three of Fortescue’s mining operations in Western Australia.
Final Investment Decision approved for Youanmi
WA gold exploration and development company Rox Resources Limited advises the Board has approved the Final Investment Decision (FID) for its 100%-owned Youanmi Gold Project in Western Australia.
Maptek acquires PETRA, strengthening orebody intelligence and mine value chain optimisation
Maptek, a global leader in innovative mining technology, has announced the acquisition of PETRA, a pioneer in orebody learning and data fusion technology, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of mining decision-support solutions.
GRX26 unveils industry-led programme shaping Australia’s global competitive advantage
The Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX26, Perth, 5–7 May) has released its inaugural programme, featuring eight plenary keynotes, 30-plus speakers, and three days of content built around a single principle: where innovation meets implementation.
RCT brings Aramine AutoNav Tele Loader to life
RCT – Powered by Epiroc’s AutoNav Tele is enhancing narrow vein mining at the Vertex-operated Reward Gold Mine site at Hill End, Australia.
Strategic partnership to establish Australia as a heavy rare earth leader
Victory Metals Limited has announced that Curtin University and Victory have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Victory’s North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth (HREE) and Strategic Defence Metal project.