HMR Drilling Services Appointed for Underground Mining at Dolphin
HMR Drilling Services has been selected to provide underground drilling services for the Dolphin mining project. The agreement spans three years and can generate up to $120 million in revenue for HMR. The contract underscores Dolphin’s shift toward deeper, higher‑grade ore extraction. It also marks a strategic win for HMR as it expands its footprint in the North American mining services market.
Trucking Company Fined $550k for Unrestrained Boom that Killed Another Driver
RGR Haulage was hit with a $550,000 fine after an unsecured boom detached from its truck and struck a passing driver, resulting in a fatality. While the company was not charged with homicide, investigators determined it played a part in...
WA Govt Extends Support for Lithium Refiners
Washington state announced a one‑year extension of its incentive program for lithium refiners, a move aimed at bolstering domestic battery material production. The extension falls short of the industry’s request for a three‑year term, highlighting a negotiation gap. The program...
Watt and Cook Closer to Bilateral Environmental Assessment Agreement
U.S. renewable developer Watt and the Cook Islands government have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a bilateral environmental assessment framework. The MoU outlines a joint review committee, shared data portals, and a pilot program targeting two solar projects...
Macmahon Preferred for Groundrush Decline Job
Macmahon has been selected as the preferred contractor for the decline development at the Groundrush mine, a project overseen by the CTP joint venture. The appointment positions Macmahon to execute underground tunnelling that will enhance ore access and support the...
Strong Production Quarter by Rio
Rio Tinto delivered a robust production quarter, posting a 5% rise in iron‑ore output and a 3% increase in copper volumes, driving operating cash flow above $5 billion. The miner highlighted that ongoing Middle‑East tensions have not translated into material supply...
World-First Dry Iron Separator Tech Coming to SA Mine
A world‑first dry iron separator developed by Dryflow Magnetics is set to be installed at a South African mine, initially targeting magnetite ore. The technology separates iron particles without water, promising dramatic reductions in water use and tailings volume. Early...
Brightstar Generates $53M From Final Laverton Processing Run
Brightstar announced that its final processing run at the Laverton mine generated $53 million in revenue, marking the conclusion of a multi‑year arrangement with Genesis Minerals. The partnership has now produced a cumulative $138 million in cash flow for both companies. The...
QIC Puts $15M Into QMines' Mt Chalmers Project
Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) has committed $15 million to QMines' Mt Chalmers lithium project, fully financing the venture through to its final investment decision (FID). The injection of capital removes a major funding hurdle, allowing the project to progress on schedule. Mt Chalmers...
Atom Doubles Down on National Growth Plan
Atom announced an aggressive national growth plan, highlighted by two back‑to‑back acquisitions. The company bought data‑analytics firm DataPulse for roughly $90 million and AI startup EdgeAI for about $60 million, adding advanced capabilities and talent. The deals expand Atom’s footprint to 15...
Suicide Prevention Framework Could Save Lives at Work
A new workplace suicide prevention framework has been released, offering employers a practical toolkit to identify risk, train staff, and respond to crises. The guidance outlines step‑by‑step procedures, from early warning signs to post‑incident support, and aligns with existing occupational...
Beacon Insider Trading Case Concludes with Late Guilty Plea
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) secured a guilty plea from a former Beacon executive for insider trading, concluding a case that stretched over two years. The defendant admitted to trading on confidential earnings forecasts, generating roughly AUD 2.5 million...
Orica Grows Specialty Chemicals Division with Danafloat Acquisition
Orica, the Australian mining services giant, announced the acquisition of Danafloat, a U.S.-based specialty chemicals firm focused on copper processing. The deal, valued at roughly $200 million, adds about $150 million of annual revenue to Orica's specialty chemicals division. By integrating Danafloat's...
Aquirian Signs $48M Drilling Supply Deal with Brightstar
Aquirian has secured a $48 million drilling‑supply agreement with mining services firm Brightstar, covering consumables and equipment for Brightstar’s Goldfields Hub. The contract, part of a broader strategic framework, is slated to run for three years and supports roughly 1,200 drilling...
Panton Eyes Panoramic's Savannah Plant
Mining services firm Panton is reportedly evaluating a purchase of Panoramic Resources' Savannah processing plant in Western Australia. The Savannah facility, capable of handling roughly 150,000 tonnes per year of platinum‑group metal (PGM) concentrate, would give Panton a downstream foothold....
Goldarc Finalises Leonora South Development Plan with MMS
Goldarc Mining Ltd has finalized a development plan for its Leonora South gold project in Western Australia, partnering with Mineral Mining Services (MMS). The agreement includes up to $20 million in financing to cover engineering, construction and early‑stage capital expenditures. Leonora...
Compliance Becomes Automatic for Aurelia Thanks to Avetta
Aurelia has integrated Avetta’s compliance automation platform, turning manual supplier vetting and regulatory checks into a continuous, real‑time process. The new system slashes compliance processing time by roughly 70% and eliminates the need for repetitive paperwork. Early results show $500,000...
Hancock, Wright and Rhodes in Supreme Court Reckoning
After decades of litigation, the Hancock and Wright families are now before Western Australia’s Supreme Court over royalty rights to the Hope Downs mine. Recent evidence suggests the Wright heirs are entitled to a share of the mine’s lucrative royalties....
Unions Lament 'Stay of Execution' At Liberty Bell Bay
Unions representing workers at the Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter in Tasmania have voiced alarm after a wage‑guarantee agreement signed last week only secures pay through April 24, 2026. The deal, brokered by Liberty Steel Group’s owner Sanjeev Gupta, leaves thousands...
Yancoal Takes 80% of Kestrel for US$2.4B
Yancoal Ltd. announced the acquisition of an 80% stake in Kestrel Coal for US$2.4 billion, buying out EMR Capital Advisors and Adaro Capital. The deal gives Yancoal control of Kestrel’s underground and surface mining assets across the United States. Financing is...
Veris Lands Distribution Deal for Octave's Geospatial Software
Veris has secured a distribution agreement to sell Octave's next‑generation geospatial software, giving the firm a foothold in high‑precision mapping solutions. Octave, a unit of Hexagon AB, is being spun out as an independent company and will pursue a NASDAQ...
Victoria's Brown Coal Could Be Australia's Fuel Saviour
Victoria’s Latrobe Valley sits atop roughly 80% of Australia’s brown‑coal reserves, prompting renewed interest in turning the low‑grade fuel into domestic energy. State and federal officials argue that gasifying brown coal could generate synthetic diesel, jet fuel and hydrogen, reducing...
Hastings Secures African Monazite for Thai Plant
Hastings International has secured a supply of African monazite to feed its new processing plant in Thailand. Enuo Holdings will provide up to 5,000 tonnes of ore each year, creating a steady feedstock pipeline. The agreement diversifies Hastings' raw‑material base...
Polymetals Pumps up Silver Production
Polymetals announced a significant boost to its silver output, targeting a 30% increase to roughly 1.2 million ounces in the upcoming fiscal year. The company highlighted that its Endeavor mine in New South Wales has crossed a cash‑flow positive threshold,...
How Westgold More than Halved Its Diesel Use
Westgold Resources, an Australian gold miner, used the COVID‑19 pandemic as a catalyst to overhaul its supply chain and fuel strategy. By adopting electric haulage, on‑site solar generation, and tighter logistics, the company cut diesel consumption by more than half....
Kale, Thallium and the Prospect of 'Phytomining'
Researchers at the University of Queensland have shown that kale can accumulate thallium, a toxic heavy metal, from contaminated soils. The study demonstrates that leafy vegetables could serve as low‑cost bio‑extractors, opening a pathway for phytomining of thallium. Phytomining could...
Billions in Support for US and Australian Critical Minerals Projects
Washington and Canberra have announced a joint investment of roughly $2.5 billion to accelerate critical mineral projects in the United States and Australia. The package includes direct funding and loan guarantees for mining and processing facilities, with Ardea Resources and Tronox...
Neometals Confirms Ironclad JV with BML Ventures
Neometals has finalized a joint venture with BML Ventures to develop the Ironclad gold deposit in Western Australia. Under the agreement, BML will provide full funding and manage all development and mining activities, while Neometals will receive a profit‑sharing stake....
ETU Issues Strike Notice to BHP
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has filed a strike notice targeting BHP’s South Flank iron‑ore operation in Western Australia, with industrial action slated to begin on April 16. This marks the first Pilbara‑wide strike in almost four decades, underscoring heightened labor tensions...
Fortescue Steps up Its War on Diesel
Fortescue Metals Group announced an accelerated rollout of a fully integrated green energy grid to power its Pilbara mining assets, aiming to eliminate diesel use. The initiative, part of its Real Zero carbon‑neutral strategy, will combine solar, wind, battery storage...
BHP OS SJSP Appeal Bid Booted
The High Court rejected BHP's request for special leave to appeal a Fair Work Commission determination on Same Job Same Pay (SJSP) for Operations Services staff at the Goonyella Riverside, Saraji and Peak Downs mines. The ruling leaves the Commission's decision...
HQ Expansion Sets Hitachi up for the Future
Hitachi announced a major headquarters expansion that will add roughly 200,000 square feet of office and research space. The company also revealed a rebranding plan, adopting the name Landcros effective April 2027. The $500 million investment underpins the new campus, digital...
Endangered Parrot Confines Telfer Ops to Daytime
The Australian EPA has ordered Rio Tinto's Telfer gold‑copper mine to limit all surface activities to daylight hours to protect the critically endangered night parrot. The agency concluded the mine’s original night‑time proposal could kill or injure native wildlife, prompting...
Ardea's KNP Selected for Federal Investor Front Door Program
Ardea’s KNP platform has been chosen for the U.S. Treasury’s Investor Front Door program, a federal initiative designed to streamline capital‑raising for early‑stage companies. The selection grants KNP dedicated regulatory assistance, allowing faster compliance and product rollout. Ardea expects the...
What Should Become of Old Coal Mines?
The Victorian government has unveiled a plan to flood the decommissioned Hazelwood coal mine, creating a 2‑square‑kilometre artificial lake. The proposal is pitched as a catalyst for tourism, biodiversity restoration, and regional revitalisation. However, nearby farmers have rallied against the...
Mangoola Miners Reject Glencore Pay Deal
Glencore's latest remuneration proposal for workers at South Africa's Mangoola coal mine was rejected by the workforce. The miners' union argues the offer would undermine the Sectoral Job Security Protocol (SJSP) that safeguards wages and conditions. The standoff raises the...
Develop Hits Its Stride at Woodlawn
Develop Mining Ltd’s Woodlawn copper‑zinc operation has entered a high‑performance phase, delivering 45,000 tonnes of copper and 120,000 tonnes of zinc in the latest quarter. Production topped the company’s 39,000‑tonne copper and 105,000‑tonne zinc targets, a 15% over‑run. The output...
Orica Launches Next-Gen Groundprobe Geohazard Monitoring Platform
Orica has unveiled the next‑generation Groundprobe SSR‑XT, a geotechnical monitoring platform rebuilt from the ground up. The redesign focuses on operational continuity, with an updated engine‑mounting system that isolates vibrations and cuts noise. Enhanced sensor suites deliver real‑time geohazard data,...
Barminco Extends Its Stay at Duketon
Barminco has secured a 12‑month extension to its underground mining contract at Regis Resources' Duketon operation in Western Australia. The extension, announced in April 2024, is projected to add roughly AUD 180 million – about USD 118 million – to Barminco’s revenue. The deal...
Cutifani and Co Like What They See at Chalice
Chalice Mining has engaged a veteran advisory team, led by former Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani, to accelerate the financing and development of its Gonneville project in Western Australia. The trio, brought in through the Odin Partnership, will refine the...
The Mineral Processing Report 2026 Is Here!
The Mineral Processing Report 2026 has been released, offering a data‑driven deep dive into the sector’s most pressing trends, technologies, and competitive landscape. It underscores rising global demand for greater efficiency, sustainability, and productivity across mining operations. The report examines...
Imdex Snaps up the Rest of Krux Analytics
Imdex has paid roughly $23 million to acquire the remaining 60% of Krux Analytics, completing its ownership of the drilling‑software specialist. The deal follows a 2023 purchase of a 40% stake, giving Imdex full control of Krux’s data‑capture platform. Krux’s software...
St Barbara Greenlights New Simberi Extension in PNG
St Barbara has approved construction of its New Simberi gold project in Papua New Guinea, a US$333 million (≈A$483 million, about $319 million) expansion. Funding was secured through a strategic investment from China’s Lingbao Gold Group, allowing work to begin immediately. The extension...
Arafura Another Step Closer to Nolans Build
Arafura Resources is closing in on the equity financing needed to launch its Nolans nickel project in Western Australia. The company says the required capital is now on the cusp of being fully subscribed, following a recent tranche of investor...
Magnium Keen on Mulga Tank Magnesite Cap
Magnium Resources and Western Mining Group (WMG) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore supplying magnesite from the Mulga Tank project in Western Australia. The MoU outlines a potential long‑term off‑take arrangement, positioning Mulga Tank as a new source...
JORC Code Update Nears Its End
The Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Code, the benchmark for mineral resource reporting, is poised to complete its five‑year revision cycle. The overhaul introduces stricter ESG disclosures, digital data standards, and clearer classification criteria. Stakeholders anticipate the final version will...
Pathway to Sorby Hills Clears for Boab
Boab has secured regulatory clearance for the pathway to the Sorby Hills development, removing a key bottleneck for the project’s next phase. The approval ensures that construction crews can access the site without delay, while the company confirmed that diesel...
MEU Calls for Major Changes to National Employment Standards
The Maritime Employees Union (MEU) has launched a campaign demanding sweeping reforms to Australia’s National Employment Standards (NES). The union argues the current framework is anchored in a traditional nine‑to‑five paradigm that no longer reflects modern work patterns. MEU proposes...
Dolphin Scheelite Supplies for Traxys
Group 6 Metals, the operator of the Dolphin scheelite project in Tasmania, has secured a multi‑year offtake extension with European trading house Traxys. The agreement is valued at roughly US$1.75 billion (about A$2.5 billion) and guarantees a minimum supply of 10,000 tonnes of tungsten...
Auric Rounds Out 'Superb' Second Munda Processing Run
Auric Resources completed its second processing campaign at the Munda gold mine, describing the run as "superb" and achieving record throughput. The operation processed approximately 1.2 million tonnes of ore, delivering an estimated 18,000 ounces of gold. Production metrics surpassed...