WA mining welcomes new talent
The Western Australian mining industry has extended a warm welcome to four new recipients of a PhD scholarship program. The program is generously funded by the WA Government through the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA). These prestigious MRIWA PhD scholarships are designed to enrich the state’s minerals research landscape while nurturing the future […]
Port of Port Hedland grows WA economy
A recent study titled ‘The Economic Significance of the Port of Port Hedland’ reveals the substantial role played by the port in driving economic growth and employment opportunities. The report was commissioned by the Port Hedland Industries Council (PHIC) and conducted by ACIL Allen. It highlights that in the 2022–23 financial year (FY23), the Port […]
Mining Rehabilitation Fund continues to deliver
A comprehensive evaluation of the Western Australian Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) over the past decade has recently concluded. Stakeholders have been participating in the feedback process. The MRF mandates contributions from WA tenement holders, operating under the Mining Act 1978. This is done via an annual levy. The MRF also steps in to ensure proper […]
Australia looks to satellites for exploration with Landsat Next
The Federal Government affirms participation in Landsat Next, a satellite program for Earth surface mapping. The program aims to; Support mining exploration Monitor of the Earth’s climate water and environment Crop and agricultural health, and; Manage of floods, fires and natural disasters. The program, anchored in Alice Springs, extends a long-standing partnership between Geoscience Australia […]
Fortescue reaches electrifying milestone
Fortescue reaches electrifying milestone An electric excavator, deployed by Fortescue, has shifted one million tonnes since becoming operational. Situated at Fortescue’s Chichester operation in the Pilbara region, it utilises solar and a 6.6 kilovolt substation. Liebherr’s R 9400 excavator converted from diesel to electric is now operational, exceeding its diesel counterpart. Decarbonising their fleet will […]
BHP Extends Pilbara Education Partnership
BHP Extends Pilbara Education Partnership to Benefit Newman and Port Hedland Schools BHP has reaffirmed its commitment to the education sector in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. They have chosen to extend its Pilbara Education Partnership for another year. This initiative aims to provide critical funding to schools in Newman and Port Hedland. It will help […]
Future Battery Minerals Acquire Coolgardie Nickel
Future Battery Minerals Acquire Coolgardie Nickel. Future Battery Minerals (FBM) plans to acquire 85% of Coolgardie Nickel, a subsidiary of Corazon Mining. This acquisition includes Coolgardie Nickel’s rights to lithium and industrial minerals for the Miriam nickel sulphide-lithium project in Western Australia’s eastern Goldfields region. Miriam project is strategically located adjacent to FBM’s Kangaroo Hills […]
Fortescue plugs in electric excavator
Fortescue plugs in electric excavator as lineup of zero emission mining equipment expands. Fortescue is a prominent player in both mining and green energy sectors. They have recently announced the successful deployment of Australia’s first operational electric excavator. This happened at its Cloudbreak mine site in the Pilbara region. This milestone forms a key component […]
Rio, WA team up for next generation
The Western Australian Government has allocated a landmark investment of $9.9 million towards TAFE industry placement programs. Rio Tinto has taken a leading role in this initiative. The objective of this investment is to facilitate the connection between WA TAFE college lecturers and industry placements. Since the inception of the program, numerous lecturers from North […]
O’Connor: “Great opportunities” for Australian workforce
Brendan O’Connor, the Federal Minister for Skills and Training, delivered a keynote address at the Australian Financial Review Workforce Summit, shining a spotlight on Australia’s pressing skills shortage. The AFR Workforce Summit serves as a platform for business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to convene and deliberate on the evolving landscape of workforces. They also […]
BHP supports women and children in need
BHP supports women and children in need. BHP has stepped forward to offer vital support to vulnerable women and children by donating $CAD500,000 ($571,050) to the YWCA Saskatoon’s Hope Lives Here campaign. This campaign, spearheaded by the YWCA, is aimed at tackling the pressing issue of inadequate housing for women and children in Saskatoon, Canada. […]
Pilbara Minerals has extended its offtake agreement with Ganfeng Lithium
Pilbara Minerals has extended its off take agreement with Ganfeng Lithium Group, resulting in an increased supply of spodumene concentrate. Under the existing 2017 agreement, Pilbara Minerals has been supplying 160,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate annually from its wholly-owned Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia. The amendment to the agreement will elevate this quantity to 310,000 […]