Rio Tinto names new Chairman
Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of Simon Thompson as chairman, effective 5 March 2018.
Mr Thompson will succeed Jan du Plessis, who will step...
BHP Billiton teams up with Pemex to develop deep-water oil find in Mexico
BHP Billiton has signed an agreement with oil giant Pemex to complete work on the significant Trion discovery located in the deep-water Gulf of...
ASM and ZironTech JV produces titanium metal alloy with 45% power saving
Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has announced that its Korean research and development partner, ZironTech has successfully produced a titanium metal alloy with the patented...
5E Advanced Materials affirms boric acid, lithium presence at Boron Americas Complex
ASX-listed boron and lithium company 5E Advanced Materials has initiated operations at all four wells of the 5E Boron Americas Complex, confirming the presence of lithium in the Pregnant Leach Solution (PLS) and noting a continual increase in the boric acid head grade.
China’s Zoomlion introduces hybrid, autonomous mining tech at mining expo
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology recently showcased its latest advancements in mining technology at the 2026 Global Mining Machinery Expo.
Rio Tinto and Minmetals ink mineral exploration agreement Â
Rio Tinto and Chinese metals and mineral trading company Minmetals have agreed to establish a 50:50 joint venture to explore for world-class mineral deposits...
WA cuts vanadium royalties to boost jobs, battery manufacturing
The Western Australian Government says new royalty settings for vanadium are intended to support regional jobs, emerging industries and downstream manufacturing, as it moves to encourage investment in the critical minerals and energy storage sectors.
Global steel powerhouse POSCO invests in WA’s battery industry
South Korean company POSCO and ASX-listed First Quantum Minerals have entered into a strategic partnership to explore producing nickel sulphate, which is used to...
Australian Workers’ Union says new coal caps leave manufacturing industry exposed
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) said the new coal caps passed by the New South Wales Parliament today would leave industry exposed by not capping the price of coal sold to steel, chemical, and cement facilities.Â
New technology could turn mining wastewater to value for miners
A new cost-effective technology to treat mining wastewater and reduce sludge — called Virtual Curtain — has been introduced by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial...
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APS Industrial expands regional footprint with Control Technologies acquisition
APS Industrial (APS) is expanding its regional presence through the acquisition of Albury-based Control Technologies, a move the industrial products supplier said will strengthen its local service capability and support further investment in warehousing, stockholding and technical support.
