Growing multi-asset Western Australian lithium company Global Lithium Resources has entered into binding agreements to acquire the underlying Manna lithium project tenements in Western Australia from Breaker Resources. The deal includes the remaining 20 per cent interest in the exploration and future mining rights to lithium and lithium associated co-mineral rights. Manna is an outcropping …
Alex Passmore will step down as chief executive officer and managing director of Western Australian company Rox Resources. Following the recent completion of Youanmi gold project scoping study, Passmore and the board believe that now is the logical time for a leadership transition as the company commences its pre-feasibility study to evaluate the restart of …
The Federal Budget has spotlighted developing Australia’s critical mineral industry, encouraging low-emissions technology and decarbonisation, and growing the country’s workforce of the future. It also highlighted the significant contribution the WA mining and resources sector made to economies and communities around the country, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers reflecting on the positive impact of strong commodity …
Australian heavy rare earths producer Northern Minerals (NTU) has entered into a number of agreements with Iluka Resources to provide an initial 30.5 kilotonnnes supply of total rare earth oxide (TREO) in concentrate from its Browns Range project in Western Australia. The partnership, covering the initial eight-year mine life, requires NTU to supply and sell, …
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Rammer, one of the most respected brands for hydraulic rockbreakers, started building a global network of representatives right from the beginning of its operation in 1979.Rammer, one of the most respected brands for hydraulic rockbreakers, started building a global network of representatives right from the beginning of its operation in 1979. By exploring different markets …
Do you know if your workers are wearing tight-fitting respirators that actually fit them? Tight-fitting respirators must seal to the wearer’s face in order to provide the expected protection. If there is a leak in the face seal, they may be exposed to harmful airborne contaminants. Fit testing is required by law and standards in …
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Minprovise opened its doors on 15-16 September to showcase and demonstrate the ZI-2100 cone crusher assembled in the company’s main workshop at 13a Stott Road Welshpool, Western Australia. Guests, clients and potential customers from a variety of sectors including some big names in the mining industry strolled through the gates, with over 200 people in …
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ABB’s Nik Gresshoff on why we all need to be thinking about the future of mining. ABB Australia’s Head of Mining will be joining thought leaders from around the globe at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in November where he will discuss decarbonisation and electrification technologies creating a more sustainable future for mining. …
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Lower production and soaring costs have seen the share price for OZ Minerals bounce up and down in recent days. When BHP made its unsolicited $8.4 billion, $25-per-share takeover bid for OZ Minerals in August, the offer was quickly rejected, with OZ chief executive Andrew Cole saying it failed to properly value his company’s considerable …
The Mining & Energy Union (MEU) has recommended a boost in pay and conditions in order to attract local workers and get ahead of the skills shortage. The suggestion comes after Sojitz Blue, a Japanese mining company, applied to the Department of Home Affairs for permission to bring in foreign labour for its Queensland coal …
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