Australian mining news

BHP has secured renewable energy for three of its major nickel operations in Western Australia, following the signing of a new PPA with Enel Green Power.

A consortium, led by the Global Maritime Forum and consisting of BHP, Rio Tinto, Oldendorff Carriers and Star Bulk Carriers Corp., have signed a letter of intent to assess the development of an iron ore ‘green corridor’ between Australia and East Asia.

RIEGL and Deswik have illustrated fast and efficient workflow for mine surveying.

Greatland Gold plc has announced completed drilling results from the 2021 drill programme at its 100% owned Scallywag licence.

The signing of an interim trade agreement between Australia and India will eliminate 71% of tariffs, covering 91% of Australia’s exports to India.

The directors of Thor Mining Plc have provided an exploration update on field activities at the company's 100% owned Ragged Range Project, located in the Eastern Pilbara, Western Australia.

Alien Metals Ltd has provided an update on the company's Hancock Iron Ore Project, part of its Hamersley Iron Ore Project, Western Australia.

Rio Tinto has completed the acquisition of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina, following approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).

Getech has won new contracts to support the exploration of minerals critical to the delivery of the energy transition.

Alien Metals Ltd has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Munni Munni Platinum Group Metals and Gold Project in the West Pilbara, Western Australia.