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CITIC Pacific Mining has ordered a fleet of Epiroc Pit Viper 271 XC blasthole drill rigs with advanced automation features for use at the Sino Iron open-pit mine in the Pilbara region in Western Australia. The powerful Pit Viper drills will be used to drill for magnetite, one of the main iron ores. The equipment order was booked in the third quarter 2022 and is valued at more than MSEK 300. “Epiroc delivered Pit Viper rigs to the Sino Iron site in 2019, and we are proud to continue this productive partnership as CITIC Pacific Mining is expanding the mine while optimizing productivity and safety,” says Epiroc’s President and CEO Helena Hedblom. “In the last three years, Epiroc has provided...

The NSW Government is offering grants of up to $10 million for key infrastructure needed to progress new mining and processing projects to accelerate the critical minerals sector. Stream Two of the NSW Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Activation Fund provides between $2 million and $10 million for key enabling infrastructure, such as heavy haulage modifications, road upgrades, water or power upgrades, and processing facilities, to help explorers and mining companies set up and operate in NSW. Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for resources Paul Toole said the unprecedented investment would help secure an ongoing pipeline of critical minerals and high-tech metals into the future, positioning the State as a major global supplier. “Critical minerals represent the future of mining...

Whether competing for investors, jockeying for recruitment or finding communications cut through, websites are an increasingly important touchpoint for Australian resource companies looking to make good first impressions. Digital marketing expert and PWD Managing Director Oli Woods says user experience is king for mining businesses trying to stand out from the crowd. Having recently worked with ASX-listed mining contractors NRW, Tiger Tasman Minerals and EV Metals Group to name a few, Mr Wood understands the niche of the industry and the challenges companies are facing. And with a reduction in the number of IPOs in Australia and markets tightening, Mr Wood recommended telling the most compelling messages early — especially investor audiences. “It’s a matter of telling target audiences what...

The Warrego Energy (ASX:WGO) and Strike Energy Limited JV has obtained significant final results of the flow testing activities at WE3 from the West Erregulla gas field in the onshore Perth Basin in Western Australia. The testing programme at the WE3 location from the 40m of perforations across the Kingia Sandstone reservoir from 4,733m (measured depth) has now been completed with the well performed strongly during the seven-day multi-rate test with high flowing well head pressures throughout the programme. The well remained very stable for the five-hour high-rate test which was constrained by well testing equipment and was recorded at 83 mmscf/d with a flowing well head pressure of 3,474 psi on a 68/64” choke. Once the test was completed...

Liebherr-Australia has announced the expansion of its Perth mining facility, which will strengthen the company’s ability to deliver accelerated zero emission solutions to the wider market. Liebherr-Australia’s growing involvement in the development and implementation of zero emission technology with Australian customers illustrates the necessity for this investment in infrastructure, and signifies Liebherr’s commitment to these industry-leading projects. The Redcliffe-based branch purchased the land and buildings adjacent to the current location, increasing the Liebherr complex from 34,000m2 to 81,000m2. The new acquisition includes two workshops and a three-storey office building, adding to Liebherr’s existing 3,000m2 service workshop, 5,000m2 state-of-the-art parts warehouse, along with administration building and build area. Liebherr-Australia Managing Director, Trent Wehr, commented on the importance of this facility expansion....