Volt Resources set to acquire European graphite business
Graphite and gold explorer and developer Volt Resources is set to acquire a 70% interest in the Ukraine-based Zavalievsky Graphite business (ZG Group) for...
New cost-effective method for platinum ore extraction developed in WA
A new method for extracting platinum metal from ore has been developed by researchers at Curtin University, with support from the State Government through...
New $60 million coal shiploader to create hundreds of jobs in Gladstone
The Queensland Government will invest more than $60 million in a new coal shiploader for the Port of Gladstone, which will create more than...
Coal mine simulator facility opens to provide training to the resources sector
The new $7 million Mackay Resources Centre of Excellence has opened in Queensland, providing training and support for students and companies involved in the...
Adbri earns contract extension with BHP
Australia's leading masonry manufacturer Adbri will continue to supply cement and lime to BHP’s Olympic Dam mine in South Australia under a four-year contract...
Perdaman starts work on $6 billion urea plant in Western Australia
Industrial chemical producer Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers has started building its $6 billion urea facility in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.Â
BMA to invest $100m in autonomous haul trucks for Daunia
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has announced a $100 million investment and new jobs as part of the introduction of 34 autonomous trucks at Daunia...
Aurizon, Anglo American to study hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight in Qld
Australia’s largest rail freight company, Aurizon and global mining company Anglo American will undertake a study into using hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight in...
Sandvik and Barrick to trial Battery Electric Vehicles for underground hard rock mining
Swedish multinational engineering company Sandvik and mining company Barrick have signed a partnership agreement for trialling and enhancing Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) for underground...
Fortescue to deploy hydrogen-powered coaches at Christmas Creek
Fortescue Metals Group will add hydrogen-powered coaches at its Christmas Creek operations in the Pilbara as part of its $32 million renewable hydrogen mobility...