Final hurdle cleared for Kat Gap

Western Australia-focused gold mining company Classic Minerals has received the final ministerial approval for its Gekko processing plant, enabling the commencement of production and cashflow at the Kat Gap mine in Western Australia. The nod for the company’s processing proposal by the Department Industry, Mines, Regulation and Safety, in combination with other recently approved plans …

Pilbara Minerals shareholders reap rewards of lithium windfall

Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals’ incredible success in the September quarter has enabled the company to pay dividends to shareholders for the first time as a publicly listed company. Announcing details of its Capital Management Framework, Pilbara Minerals said it continues to benefit from positive market conditions for lithium raw materials, underpinning strong operational performance …

An all-in-one surface mining solution

The Easi-Miner, Integral DX’s continuous surface mining excavator, eliminates the need for blasting, drilling, and primary crushers, regardless of material type or hardness grade. Minnesota-based Integral DX, a family owned and operated business with a straightforward vision – ‘embrace those who respect, honour and value relationships’ – is seeking to enter the Australian market with …

Cat® Rebuild solutions

Cat® machine owners are given a number of benefits when seeking to undertake a Cat Certified Rebuild. Whenever a major machine upgrade is required, Cat® machine owners have the choice to replace, rebuild or repair. There are many factors that influence this decision, including cashflow and the expected lifespan of the machine, but many operators …

Mixing it up

Steve Fair, Tyler engineered media manager at Haver & Boecker Niagara, shares tips for combining screen media for maximum efficiency. With increased material demand, producers have an opportunity for big business, which is why it’s important to use the most productive tools for screening and sizing. Rather than sticking to woven wire or polyurethane media …

What is gravity energy storage?

Australian start-up Green Gravity recently announced it will work with coal miner Yancoal on a test site for the new green energy technology, but how does gravity energy storage work? The elevator pitch for Green Gravity’s energy storage solution is fairly simple: “(it) harnesses the fundamental principles of gravity and kinetic energy to store and …

Protect & improve lifetime of machines and motors: TeSys Deca Contactors

Best-in-class safety and reliability, plug-and-play architecture, and flexible functionality mean TeSys motor control solutions can meet your requirements across a wide range of applications, from the most common to the most advanced. With its new TeSys Deca series of motor starters, Schneider Electric addresses the most-demanding customer requirements, from electro-domestic applications and elevators to harsh …

Nolans project one step closer to commencement

Arafura Rare Earths’ mining management plan (MMP) for its 100 per cent-owned Nolans neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) project has been approved by the Norther Territory Government. The mining authorisation allows Arafura to mine, construct and operate Nolans, delivering formal approval of the MMP and the environmental management plans (EMPs). The MMP and EMPs outline in detail how …

Lycaon carcks on to carbonatite potential

Lycaon Resources’ wholly owned subsidiary, West Arunta Resources (WA1), has entered into a conditional binding Heads of Agreement to acquire the Stansmore rare earths carbonatite project in the West Arunta region of Western Australia. Recent discoveries by WA1 Resources and Encounter Resources have demonstrated the potential for the West Arunta region to host significant rare …

Keeping the Goldfields on its feet

Rich with nickel and lithium resources, the Goldfields region of Western Australia will become increasingly important in the green energy transition. And Duratec will support the region every step of the way. The Australian resources sector has been an integral part of Duratec’s success since its inception in 2010, and the ASX-listed company has established a particularly …