Archer Exploration to develop “world class” magnesite asset at Leigh Creek coal mine after...
About a month ago, Alinta Energy announced that it will shut down its Leigh Creek coal mine on 17 November 2015 and the Port...
Solar farm to be built at Image Resources’ Boonanarring project
Sunrise Energy Group will construct a solar farm at Image Resources' zircon-rich Boonanarring mineral sands project located 80km north of Perth.
The solar farm, which...
Giant Lulo diamond sold for A22.5m
Australia's Lucapa Diamond Company Limited, Angola’s national diamond mining company and private local partners Rosas & Pétalas have announced the sale of the 404.2...
KDL commences mining at Lerala Diamond Mine
Mining and exploration company Kimberly Diamonds (KDL) announced that open pit mining operations have commenced at its Lerala Diamond Mine in Botswana.
The company said...
Syrah Resources, Samsung SDI ink deal to assess natural graphite supply from US
Syrah Resources, an ASX-listed industrial minerals and technology company, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with lithium-ion battery manufacturer Samsung SDI to evaluate natural graphite active anode material (AAM) supply from Syrah’s Vidalia AAM facility in Louisiana in the US.
Government launches new global resources strategy to help diversify exports
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has launched a new global strategy at Townsville that aims to diversify exports and find...
Australia’s first SOP operation reaches financial close
Resources Minister Matt Canavan has announced a $74 million Federal Government loan for Australia’s first sulphate of potash (SOP) operation that is expected to...
Rio Tinto appoints Simon Trott as its first ever CCO
Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of Simon Trott as chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 January 2018.
In this newly created role, Mr Trott...
Sandvik and Tenaris seal new five-year strategic alliance agreement
Sweden's Sandvik and Luxembourg-headquartered Tenaris have signed a new five-year strategic alliance agreement on the exclusive joint supply of corrosion resistant alloy OCTG materials...
Core Lithium opens Northern Territory’s first lithium mine
ASX-listed mining company Core Lithium has opened its $89 million Finniss Lithium mine in the Northern Territory.