Australian mining news
Wärtsilä power plant enables renewable energy integration at Australian mine
Wärtsilä’s first power plant with synchronous condenser feature is set to support renewable energy integration for an Australian mining operation.
Harmony awards Metso key equipment for its Eva Copper Mine Project in Australia
Harmony has selected Metso to deliver the key equipment for its Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia.
NFM reports drilling underway at Harts Range Heavy Rare Earth and Niobium Project
New Frontier Minerals has announced the commencement of its maiden reverse-circulation drill programme to test the depth extensions of the near surface mineralisation at the Harts Range Heavy Rare Earths and Niobium Project.
Fortescue delivers first large scale BYD Battery Energy Storage System to North Star Junction
Fortescue has delivered its first-ever large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to North Star Junction (NSJ), marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to decarbonise its Pilbara iron ore operations.
Victory Metals breakthrough highlights Australia as a secure alternative amid global rare earth supply disruptions
Victory Metals Limited have announced a major processing breakthrough at its North Stanmore Project in Western Australia, reinforcing Australia’s role as a safe and reliable source of critical minerals at a time when global supply chains face increasing uncertainty.
HazSim used in International Mine Rescue Competition
HazSim will be one of the key tools used to evaluate performance as some of the best mine rescue teams around the world compete to see which is best.
Fortescue’s Christmas Creek Green Metal Project under construction in Australia uses Metso’s game-changing DRI technology
Metso has contributed the core process design and technology for Fortescue Ltd’s Christmas Creek Green Metal Project in the Pilbara, Western Australia, where installation of Metso equipment commenced in September 2025.
Emerson selected to automate South32’s Hermosa Project, driving efficiencies, minimising environmental impact
Industrial technology leader Emerson have announced that global mining company South32 has chosen its advanced automation solutions and engineering expertise to support the zinc deposit of the Hermosa mine project in Arizona.
RCT adds to Fortescue’s automation fleet at Solomon
RCT - Powered by Epiroc are proud to have worked with Fortescue at its flagship iron ore mine and production site, Solomon to further grow their Non Line of Sight (NLOS) fleet on site and in turn further drive efficiency and productivity.
Australian Mining in 2025
Claire Boyd, Justin Mannolini, and David Stokes, Gilbert + Tobin, assess the current mining landscape in Australia, discussing how the sector is responding to challenges such as geopolitical volatility, market turbulence, and a shift in investment attractiveness.