Australian mining news
Newmont acquires Newcrest
Newmont Corp. has announced that, following completion of due diligence, it has entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Deed under which it will acquire Newcrest.
The acquisition of OZ Minerals has been completed
In bringing together the BHP and OZ Minerals businesses, BHP will focus on progressing sustainable growth options to establish a copper province in South Australia.
BHP completes OZ Minerals acquisition
BHP has announced that it has completed its acquisition of OZ Minerals and is now OZL’s ultimate parent company.
Empire Metals announces completion of maiden drilling campaign at the Pitfield Project
The drill campaign consisted of 21 RC drill holes covering a total of 3206 m, with the average downhole depth of each hole being approximately 150 m.
Anglo American has released its production report for 1Q23
Anglo American plc has released its production report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2023.
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.