Australian mining news

Due to ongoing travel and gathering restrictions, and the rise of COVID-19 infections around Australia, the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2021 has been re-scheduled.

Thor Mining Plc has announced the completion of the initial diamond drilling programme at the Alford East Copper-Gold Project, South Australia.

Greatland Gold plc has announced that drilling has commenced at its 100% owned Scallywag licence, the latest campaign in the company's 2021 multifaceted exploration programme in the Paterson province of Western Australia.

Alien Metals Ltd has updated the market on the Hancock Iron Ore Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

IGO Ltd has advised that the Kwinana Lithium Hydroxide Refinery has produced its first lithium hydroxide chemical product.

The OZ Minerals Board has approved the construction of a hoisting shaft at the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine, which will extend the mine life to 2036 at 6 million tpy.

Bryah Resources has announced the start of a diamond drilling program at the Windalah Copper-Gold Prospect, located in central Western Australia.

According to GlobalData, global bauxite production is set to grow by approximately 4% in 2021, supported by rising output from Australia and Guinea.

Magmatic Resources has provided an update on exploration activity at its 100% owned Wellington North Project, Australia.

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd has been awarded VECKTA the contract for distributed energy system modelling, sizing, and initial conceptual design for the Lynas Rare Earths Mt. Weld mining operation.