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Fortescue and BHP shaping youth safety in WA Fortescue (ASX: FMG) and BHP (ASX: BHP) have provided funding through the Resources Community Investment Initiative (RCII) to support the Hedland and Newman Safe Spaces programs led by government and codesigned with locally based Aboriginal Community Control Organisations. The Safe Spaces program is to provide essential support and safety for at-risk children and young people in the Pilbara region. The partnership has committed up to $22m over the next five...

Rio Tinto donates to LA Wildfires Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) U.S. Borax has donated about $955,855 (US$600,000) to three organisations to support relief efforts for communities directly impacted by the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles region. The Kern County Fire Department, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank will each receive a donation of about $318,618 (US$200,000). The funds will help support immediate disaster response services, including providing emergency food and supplies, as well as helping with long-term recovery efforts such as essential fire...

Barminco increases contract with Regis Perenti (ASX: PRN) announces Barminco and Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) are extending their current contract for the provision of underground mining services at the Duketon operations, comprising both the Rosemont and Garden Well underground mines in the goldfield’s region in WA. Providing long-term visibility and certainty for both parties, the initial alliance-style agreement of three years will extend to an additional contract term of 12 months until March 30, 2028. The contract’s value is approximately worth $180m for underground development, production...

Downer empowers women in construction Downer Group (ASX: DOW) is partnering with Wodonga TAFE to launch scholarships to support women from Albury-Wodonga in Victoria to pursue a career in the building and construction industry. The Downer Building and Construction Women’s Scholarship sits alongside several other important successfully delivered plans including two defence projects at Benalla Munitions Facility and the Riverina Redevelopment Program across Wagga Wagga and Wodonga, which generated ongoing employment opportunities and brought new capabilities, technologies and training initiatives to the local community. The two scholarships are valued up to $6,000 each and are open to women enrolled...

Manheim Industrial trusted to sell a full Rare Earth Mining Processing Plant Includes Ore Sorter Circuit, Beneficiation Plant, Hydrometallurgical Plant, and Mining Laboratory. Construction completed in 2018, placed under care and maintenance in 2020. Situated at Browns Range Mine Site in northern WA, near the NT border. Manheim Industrial is taking expressions of interest on a Rare Earth Mining Processing Plant, located at Browns Range Mine Site in Western Australia.Don’t miss this great opportunity to purchase this equipment for your next mining processing requirement. The processing plant comprises;   Ore Sorter Circuit: Bin feeders Conveyors Chutes Stackers Various Screens Weighing Associated plant services and equipment Beneficiation Plant: Vibrating grizzly feeder Crushers Metal detectors Bins Chutes, Conveyors Weightometers SAG mill Screens...

Fortescue swoops up Red Hawk Fortescue (ASX: FMG) will acquire Red Hawk Mining (ASX: RHK) by way of a $254m off-market takeover bid. Red Hawk is the owner of the Blacksmith Project, an undeveloped iron ore project located in WA, 30km west of Fortescue’s Solomon operations in the Western Hub. The total Blacksmith mineral resource estimate is 243mt at 59.3% iron. The offer price represents an attractive premium of 29% to Red Hawk’s 30-day volume weighted average price (VWAP). The cash consideration under the offer delivers immediate worth to Red Hawk shareholders and provides certainty, noting the significant...

Liebherr-Australia dozer delivery Five PR 776s have been delivered to a mine site in WA for Liebherr-Australia’s new partnership with Western Plant Hire (WPH). Through Barrooghumba WPH JV, one of WPH’s fully incorporated 50:50 joint ventures with local Indigenous businesses and their communities, these machines have been installed at a mine in the Pilbara. The delivery of these 70t dozers specifically marks the beginning of Liebherr-Australia’s relationship with WPH. Liebherr-Australia technical support advisor specialist for dozers Tony Di Prima says the PR 776 has improved tremendously over the years. “The redesigned cabin offers exceptional operator comfort...

Fortescue first to back fossil fuel treaty Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has formally endorsed the proposed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, an initiative committed to setting clear deadlines for the phase out of fossil fuels globally. It is the largest global company and the first major industrial business to endorse the initiative. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative announced that it had accepted Fortescue’s endorsement. Fortescue says the...

Forged in excellence - Derwent Industries Keech Bendigo's 90-Year Legacy Leading the G.E.T Market and Beyond The Derwent Industries - Keech Bendigo business unit represents 90 years of excellence in Australian manufacturing, rooted in the rich heritage of our Bendigo foundry. This legacy has established us as a leader in the Ground Engaging Tools (G.E.T) market, both domestically and internationally, with a reputation for innovation, expertise, and superior craftsmanship. As the only 100% Australian-owned and operated G.E.T manufacturer, we produce our entire range at the Keech facility in Bendigo, Victoria. By maintaining all production in-house, we ensure stringent quality control and support Australian industry, avoiding reliance on offshore imports. Our latest innovation, the FEENX range, is a testament to this...

MinRes milestone at Onslow Iron Mineral Resources (MinRes) (ASX: MIN) has completed the final crushing plant construction and truck load out circuit operational at Ken’s Bore at Onslow Iron in the West Pilbara region, WA. The project now boasts three NextGen modular crushing plants, designed and developed in-house. Operated by CSI Mining Services, a fully owned subsidiary of MinRes, the modular crushers consume less energy and deliver significantly lower dust and noise emissions. Each crushing plant has a capacity of 12.5mtpa and will support the project’s ramp up...