Australian gov’t identifies new potential rare earths sites under $3.4B exploration program
The Australian Government has identified potential deposits of rare earth elements, vital for clean energy and defence applications, in early results from the $3.4 billion Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity program.
Rio Tinto wraps up sale of Winchester South coal development project
Rio Tinto has completed the sale of its 75% stake in the Winchester South coal development project in Queensland to New South Wales based coal producer,...
Glencore restarts Collinsville Coal Mine, begins recruitment process
Glencore is set to recommence operations at its Collinsville Coal Mine near Bowen in a move that is expected to provide employment for up...
Rio Tinto to invest A$3.5 billion in Australian iron ore operation
The Board of Rio Tinto has approved a $3.5 billion investment to develop a new production hub for its world-class iron ore business in...
RMIT & CSIRO develop smart safety system for mining workers
A team of researchers from RMIT and the CSIRO have developed a smart technology that will increase on-site safety in the mining industry.
The personal...
Core Lithium awarded $6m Modern Manufacturing Initiative grant
Emerging Australian lithium developer Core Lithium has been awarded a $6 million grant under the Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) to build a...
McGowan Government: 52 applications received for Round 16 of co-funded drilling projects
The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety announced that it has received 52 submissions, including six from prospectors, for Round 16...
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.
BHP Billiton reports improved financial performances
Mining giant BHP Billiton yesterday announced its financial results for the December 2013 half year, which showed that the company posted a 15% increase...
Fortescue wins top honours at Platts Global Metals Awards
Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) has won high recognitions at the Platts Global Metals Awards which recognise top performers, industry leaders and innovators across 14...
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
