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Sugarloaf project funded by CRC grant iTech Minerals (ASX:ITM) has received $1.1m in funding for the Sugarloaf battery anode material project in South Australia. Of the grant, 46% will come from CRC-Projects and 54% will be funded by iTech and partners on an equal contribution basis. The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Projects Program supports industry-led collaborations between industry, researchers and the community. Initially, the grant will focus on the production of a high-grade graphite concentrate from Sugarloaf and then progress to purification and spheroidisation to produce uncoated purified spherical graphite. iTech is also working with The Sustainable Minerals Processing Group at The Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia...

Juno Minerals signs MoU to access capacity at Esperance Port Juno Minerals (ASX:JNO) has executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Southern Ports Authority (SPA) for access to capacity in the iron ore circuit at Esperance Port.   Under the MoU, Juno will work with the Esperance Port on key deliverables to seek an allocation of 1.5mtpa capacity through the iron ore circuit.   Logistics supply chain requirements to accelerate the development of the Mount mason direct shipping ore (DSO) hematite project is now complete.   Additionally, minor works were also identified at the Esperance Port to facilitate shed space and access, which will be designed and costed.   Production for the...

Northern Territory Government to co-fund extensive gravity program at Molyhil The Northern Territory Government will co-fund an extensive geophysical gravity program over Investigator Resources’ (ASX:IVR) Molyhil tungsten-molybdenum project.   Other than a broad spacing regional gravity program undertaken in 2006, no detailed gravity surveys have been completed at Molyhil or the surrounding area.   The results from this upcoming survey will provide high resolution gravity data over Molyhil and the surrounding area.   The 3400 gravity station program is expected to be completed by November.  Investigator managing director Andrew McIlwain said the company is pleased to have received the grant.   “Investigator are pleased to have received this...

Orexplore Technologies secures two key contracts in the critical minerals sector Mineral scanning technology company Orexplore Technologies (ASX:OXT) has secured two key contracts in the critical minerals sector. The first agreement with Green Critical Minerals sees the company extend their engagement for a further 2500m of core. This follows the successful completion of an initial order to scan 300m of core.  Both engagements have a combined value of around $226k and encompass scanning of graphite bearing drill core and the delivery of ore-sorting evaluation, grade proxy modelling and emerging graphitic flake analysis solutions using data captured by Orexplore’s GeoCore X10 hardware.  Orexplore’s GeoCore X10 scanner applies...

Phase two drilling program begins at Alpha Greenvale Energy (ASX:GRV) has begun the second phase of drilling at its Alpha Torbanite Project in Queensland.   All up, 25 HQ core holes and 15 open holes will be drilled. The core hole will aim to increase the size and confidence levels in the 18.6Mt Alpha mineral resource, while the open holes are designed to test the continuity of the upper and lower seams to the south and north of the deposit within EPM 27718.   The drilling program will also accelerate updated structural and geological modelling as well as provide key geotechnical date for mine planning and design work.  ...

MACA begins statutory supervisor course In partnership with Train West and On Sixth Business Psychology Services, MACA has launched the statutory supervisor course.   The program aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of work health and safety (WHS) regulations.   During the session, participants dived into various topics including WHS policies and risk management processes.   In exploring these areas, participants demonstrated their competency for statutory positions and ensured compliance with the latest workplace health and safety regulations.    The first session began on May 23 with the fourth and final day of the course dedicated to exam preparation.   Here, participants received valuable study tips and...

Miner move keeps Bravus Mining and Resources anchored in Townsville Bravus Mining and Resources’ enduring commitment to Townsville has been further cemented with the successful move into a new head office. The miner relocated from the Telstra building in South Townsville at the end of a six-year lease – but not far; just 200m into a new fit-for-purpose premises at the corner of McIlwraith and Dean streets. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe said the new multi-year tenancy aligned with the business’ commitment to being an operation that can keep employing people, keep engaging local suppliers and keep giving back to...

Australia inches closer to zero-emission fuel cell trucks Countrywide Hydrogen, a subsidiary of ReNu Energy (ASX:RNU), and Walkinshaw Automotive Group have signed a letter agreement for the development of hydrogen powered trucks and prime movers for the Australian market. Currently, left-hand-drive (LHD) fuel cell trucks are available in Europe and North America due to the scale of the markets, but no right-hand-drive (RHD) trucks are available in Australia. Under the agreement, the companies will work together to access the feasibility of delivering RHD fuel cell trucks throughout the country. Countrywide will build the trucks while Walkinshaw will supply them to the market. The companies will explore the importation of LHD fuel cell trucks...

Queensland Government to invest $245m to boost critical mineral sector The Queensland Government will invest $245m into the state’s critical minerals sector to boost critical minerals production and reduce net-zero emissions. At the World Mining Congress in Brisbane, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk unveiled the Queensland Critical Minerals Strategy. Under the strategy, $55m will be allocated to reduce rent for new and existing exploration permits for minerals over the next five years and $1m will be used to foster research and environmental, social and governance (ESG) excellence.    Initially, critical mineral zones will be established at Julia Creek/Richmond and around Mount Isa with $75m to be used to support investment and renew...