Australian mining news

The Queensland Resources Council’s State of the Sector reports shows that the number of Queensland resources company CEOs investing in low emission technology research and development has almost doubled over the past 2 years.

Fortescue Metals Group’s autonomous haul fleet has moved 2 billion t of material, doubling the amount hauled since reaching the 1 billion t milestone in September 2019.

Wesfarmers has announced that its Covalent Lithium joint venture has received ministerial approval for its Mt Holland lithium project.

Evolution Mining Ltd’s Board has approved the development of the Cowal underground mine, as well as a clear and defined pathway to grow gold production at the Red Lake mine.

Chalice Mining Ltd has announced its intention to pursue a demerger of its Australian gold assets.

Atlas Iron has announced that its Miralga Creek project recently passed some significant project milestones.

Perenti Global Ltd has announced its subsidiary, Barminco, has finalised a contract with Panoramic Resources Ltd for development and production works at their Savannah Nickel Project in Western Australia.

Gascoyne Resources and Firefly Resources have entered into a binding Demerger Implementation Deed regarding their copper-gold and lithium exploration assets.

Warrikal Pty Ltd has been awarded a 5-year AUS$350 million contract as one of the providers of maintenance and shutdown services across Fortescue’s Pilbara operations.

The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority has recommended that BCI Minerals’ Mardie Salt & Potash Project may be implemented as proposed, subject to certain conditions.