Rio Tinto ups stake in Sovereign Metals with $18.5M investment
Sovereign Metals announced that Rio Tint has exercised all its share options, increasing its shareholding in Sovereign to 19.76 per cent.
Orica honours 150 years of innovation, excellence in the mining industry
Orica, a global leader in mining and infrastructure solutions, marked a historic milestone in June 2024 as it celebrated 150 years since its founding.
Australia-India partnership launches hub for sustainable mineral dev’t
A joint initiative between Monash University and IIT Hyderabad is set to revolutionize the global supply chain of critical minerals through cutting-edge research and sustainable practices.
Ampcontrol rolls out MegaWatt charger for mining industry
Ampcontrol has unveiled its new Ampcontrol MegaWatt Charger, a cutting-edge solution aimed at supporting the electrification of the mining industry.
ECU, MRIWA collaborate on new lithium extraction pilot project
Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) held a kick-off meeting at ECU’s Joondalup campus to discuss a $450,000 investment from the state government toward a new lithium extraction pilot project.
WA’s mining future hinges on new gas supplies
Boosting new gas supply will be essential to fuel Western Australia's plans to phase out coal from electricity and ensure affordable energy for minerals processing, according to a leading energy research firm.
WesTrac and Thiess mark one million metres of autonomous drilling
WesTrac, a distributor for Cat equipment, in collaboration with global mining services giant Thiess, has achieved drilling one million metres autonomously using the Cat MineStar Command Autonomous Drill System (ADS).
NT allocates $2M annually to drive job opportunities in Beetaloo gas industry
The Northern Territory Government has unveiled a significant annual investment of $2 million in the 2024 Budget to catalyse job creation within the territory’s gas sector.
Australians urged to shape future of mining industry through national survey
Australians aged 18 and above are encouraged to participate in a survey aimed at influencing the trajectory of mining research in the country in a bid to gauge public sentiment and insights regarding the mining sector.
Arafura’s rare earths refinery in NT gets $840M federal investment
The Australian government has announced an $840 million investment to construct the country’s first combined rare earths mine and refinery in the Northern Territory.
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