Australian mining news

Aura Minerals has entered into a binding SID with Big River Gold, as part of the process through which a subsidiary of Aura will acquire 100% of the shares in the capital of Big River.

Northern Star Resources Ltd has entered into binding agreements to sell its wholly owned Paulsens Gold Operation and Western Tanami Gold Project to Black Cat Syndicate Ltd.

Develop has been awarded the mining contract at Bellevue Gold Mine in Western Australia.

Vale has contributed to a multi-university report indicating that sand from the ore production process may contribute to solve two important environmental issues.

Rockfire Resources plc has provided an update on its exploration activities at the Molaoi zinc deposit in Greece and the company's 100% owned Queensland assets.

Liebherr has signed an agreement with BHP to integrate Liebherr engines into BHP’s existing excavator fleet at South Flank mine in Western Australia.

Maptek has announced a strategic investment in K2fly.

Empire Metals Ltd has increased its exploration landholding with the acquisition of three highly prospective copper-gold projects in Australia.

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.