Latimore, Jindal Steel Shortlisted as Whyalla Bidders
Australian coal magnate Matt Latimore’s M Resources and India’s Jindal Steel have been shortlisted as the two preferred bidders for the distressed Whyalla Steelworks. The plant, Australia’s sole integrated steel producer, has been idle amid financial strain, and Bluescope Steel retains a right of last offer. The shortlist follows a competitive process aimed at reviving the facility and preserving regional jobs. A successful transaction could reshape the domestic steel supply chain.
Metal Bank Taps Terra Mining for Work at Seven Leaders Deposit
Metal Bank has engaged Terra Mining to conduct mining and crushing at its Seven Leaders gold deposit in Western Australia. The deposit, part of the broader Whiteheads project, contains roughly 6,300 ounces of gold. Work is slated to begin later...
Fortescue Breaks Ground on Turner River Solar Farm
Fortescue Metals Group has broken ground on the 690‑megawatt Turner River solar farm in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The project is the final solar asset needed for Fortescue to achieve its "real zero" emissions target across all Australian iron‑ore operations....
SSH Completes Elphinstone Mechanical Services Buy
SSH Group has completed its acquisition of Elphinstone Mechanical Services, a firm with over 20 years of experience in heavy diesel maintenance, field services, shutdown support and workforce solutions. The deal strengthens SSH’s Hire division by adding comprehensive asset‑maintenance capabilities...
Siren Gold's Sams Creek Mining Permit Knocked Back
Siren Gold’s application for the Sams Creek gold mine in New Zealand’s South Island was rejected by New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals. The project, which projected a NZ$150 million (≈US$90 million) investment and annual output of about 70,000 ounces of gold, faced fierce...
BHP Deepens Its South Australian Ties as Copper Royalties Climb
BHP has reached a landmark agreement with the South Australian government to restructure copper royalties from its Olympic Dam operation. The new framework comes as copper royalties have surged to a monthly high, reflecting strong global demand. The deal includes higher...
GR Engineering to Deliver Ora Banda's Expanded Davyhurst Plant
GR Engineering Services has been appointed as the preferred contractor for Ora Banda Mining’s Davyhurst Expansion Project, which will deliver a new 3 million‑tonne‑per‑year gold processing plant. The plant is designed to boost capacity and capture higher‑grade ore, supporting Ora Banda’s record 38,766 oz...
Qld, Federal Govt Kick Off Mount Isa Transformation Study
Queensland and the Australian federal government have launched the Mount Isa Transformation Study, a strategic review aimed at securing the long‑term viability of the region’s copper sector. The study follows Glencore’s 2026 re‑bricking of its Mount Isa copper smelter and...
Chalmers Sends More China-Linked Northern Minerals Investors Packing
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers ordered six investors to sell their holdings in Northern Minerals, citing concerns over Chinese influence at the company’s high‑profile Browns Range rare‑earth project. The investors collectively own almost 1.7 billion shares, representing a significant stake in the...
Miners to Pay for Port Hedland Bypass Channel
Miners using Western Australia’s Port Hedland – BHP, Fortescue and Hancock Iron Ore – will foot the $50 million bill to construct the Zone 5 Bypass Channel. The project was fast‑tracked after Fortescue’s Nicola incident nearly forced the port to shut. The...
From Variability to Control, Molycop's OreVia Platform
Molycop has launched OreVia, a real‑time process characterisation platform that monitors rock, slurry and froth conditions across comminution and flotation circuits. The system gives operators continuous visibility, allowing proactive adjustments to feed strategy, grinding media and froth stability. Deployments report...
Grinding Efficiency at the Centre of the Energy Transition
Grinding circuits, which can consume up to 40% of a mine’s electricity, are now a board‑level focus as mining firms chase lower costs and carbon footprints. ABB’s gearless mill drive (GMD) technology replaces traditional gearboxes with a synchronous ring motor,...
Arafura Lands North American Offtake Deal with Traxys
Arafura Rare Earths has signed a binding offtake agreement with Traxys North America to supply 500 tonnes of neodymium‑praseodymium oxide and 7.5 tonnes of dysprosium‑terbium oxide each year from its Nolans project. The deal is expected to be formalized within the next...
FMG to Pay $150M for Solomon Hub Disruptions
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay just over $150 million to the Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation for disruptions to the Solomon Hub in Western Australia. Justice Stephen Burley found FMG’s operations caused significant economic...
How to Get a Green Premium
Western Australian gold miner Bellevue Gold has demonstrated that a green premium—an extra price for environmentally responsible production—can be captured in the precious metals market. By powering its Bellevue operation with wind turbines, the company reduced its carbon footprint and...