Australian mining news
Pilbara Minerals to install TOMRA technology in lithium sorting plant
TOMRA Mining technology is set to be installed in the world’s largest lithium sorting plant by Pilbara Minerals, with completion expected in late 2023.
Cobra Resources issues Wudinna project update
Lady Alice Mines, has fulfilled its Stage 3 expenditure obligations, entitling Cobra to increase its ownership of the Wudinna Project from 65% to 75%.
Greatland Gold announces Rudall Project exploration results
High grade gold mineralisation has been intersected at depth. Significantly, anomalous copper, silver, bismuth and arsenic assays were recorded within the broad, altered intersection.
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West Musgrave Project contracts OZ Minerals Musgrave Operations for design and construction works
The estimated revenue from the delivery of these contracts will be AU$312 million over a two year period.
MREO focused metallurgical test-work underway by ANSTO for Castillo Copper
Castillo Copper has appointed specialist consultant, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, to undertake metallurgical test-work on six samples from within the BHA Project’s East Zone.
OZ Minerals shareholders approve BHP scheme of arrangement
BHP has announced that OZ Minerals Ltd (OZL) shareholders have approved the scheme of arrangement for BHP Lonsdale Investments to acquire 100% of the shares in OZL.
Newmont to enter into confirmatory due diligence on Newcrest
Newmont Corp. has submitted a revised non-binding indicative proposal to the Board of Directors of Newcrest Mining Ltd to acquire 100% of the company’s issued share capital.
Australia-UK boost cooperation on critical minerals
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has said the world will need to increase the supply of critical minerals and rare earths elements to meet growing global demand and to help achieve Paris climate goals.
Independent planning commission gives conditional approval to the Bowdens silver mine
The NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved the Bowdens Silver Project, located within the Mid-Western Regional Council Local Government Area, approximately 2 km north of the village of Lue.