Australian mining news

Australian Potash Ltd has commenced mobilisation for the diamond drilling programme targeting nickel sulfide mineralisation at the company’s 100% owned Laverton Downs Project.

The directors of Thor Mining Plc have announced the successful application of the Molyhil Project as part of Round 14 Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations programme.

Castillo Copper Ltd has announced that the geology team has finalised the drilling campaign for the Big One Deposit.

Epiroc has agreed to acquire Kinetic Logging Services Pty Ltd, an Australian company that provides mining companies with geophysical logging services.

Fluor Corporation’s Mining & Metals business has announced that its construction delivery scope was achieved on budget and on schedule for BHP’s South Flank iron ore project.

Alien Metals Ltd has provided an update regarding the company's exclusivity agreement over the Elizabeth Hills Silver Tailings Project at Elizabeth Hill, Western Australia.

Lucapa Diamond has entered into a binding asset sale agreement to acquire the Merlin Diamond Project from Merlin Operations.

Rainbow Rare Earths Ltd has provided an update on the initial results of the ongoing metallurgical test work programme for the Phalaborwa Project being undertaken by ANSTO Minerals in Australia.

Alien Metals Ltd has advised that it has commenced the second phase of drilling on the Hancock Licence, part of the Hamersley Direct Shipping Iron Ore High Grade Project, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

BHP has advised Encounter Resources of its intention to start negotiating a farm-in and joint venture agreement covering the Elliott Copper Project.