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Breathing new life into Narrabri Things are moving along for Whitehaven Coal’s (ASX: WHC) Narrabri Stage 3 extension project.  The Federal Government recently approved the project, which proposes to extract coal to the south of the existing mine, subject to conditions, in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Cth). This approval extends the life of the mine from 2031 to 2044 and converts Narrabri’s adjacent exploration licence into a mining lease. Coal will be mined using the underground longwall mining method already successfully and safely used at the mine. Existing portals, coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP), rail loop, box cut, offices...

Australia’s first block cave for iron ore Far from the Pilbara in the northwest region of WA lies a powerful integrated iron ore mining and pellet production business close to the city of Burnie in the northwest region of Tasmania. Grange Resources (ASX: GRR) owns and operates the Savage River magnetite iron ore mine, 100km southwest of the city, which produces some of the highest iron- concentrated magnetite in Australia with minimal impurities. The mine has been in operation for more than 57 years, extracting magnetite from a series of open pits, with its downstream processing facilities including a concentrator on-site and a pelletising...

Newmont’s Lihir: One of Papua New Guinea’s largest gold mines Papua New Guinea (PNG) is rich with gold, copper, nickel and cobalt deposits, with mining playing a key role in shaping the country and its economy. The mineral resources in the country got little attention until the late nineteenth century when prospectors form North Queensland began travelling in search for alluvial gold. From 1896, there were attempts to exploit the gold loads and although some small mines yielded good results, all were abandoned by 1923. Unlike many other mining districts in PNG, Niolam island – a geothermally extinct volcano doesn’t have a history of alluvial gold mining. Gold traces were...

Mount Isa: moving on up After 60 years of copper mining in North West Queensland, the Mount Isa Mines underground copper operations, comprising Enterprise, X41, Black Rock and its copper concentrator will close in the second half of 2025. In its heyday, it was the second largest copper producer in Australia and a key asset in Glencore’s global mining portfolio. Now, about 1,200 people are grappling with looming job loss in the small mining town of Mount Isa with a population of about 22,000. Glencore chief operating officer of Australian zinc assets Sam Strohmayr says Mount Isa Mines will continue operating its zinc mining and processing assets in the region....

Expanding horizons: how Coerco supports projects across Australia As Coerco continues to grow, we’re proud to support projects across Australia with a new, expanded presence on the east coast. We are now better equipped than ever to support projects nationwide, offering faster delivery times, localised support and a seamless experience from concept to completion. This strategic growth enhances our ability to provide innovative liquid management solutions to the mining, resources, civil construction and agricultural sectors across the country. Coerco chief executive Justin Jackson says the company’s mission is to find better ways to help industries manage liquid. “From conserving and reusing water to transporting it safely, we aim to be global leaders in liquid management,” he said. Solutions tailored to...

Golden Grove: 35 years young In the heart of WA’s midwest region lies Golden Grove mine, a cornerstone operation of the Australian mining landscape. Since its first discovery in 1971, Golden Grove has undergone numerous transformations, adapting to market shifts, technological advancements, and evolving industry demands. What began as a humble exploration site has grown into a prolific source of precious metals. The mine site celebrates 35 years in 2025 following the start of operations in 1990, focusing on the extraction of copper, zinc, lead and precious metals such as silver and gold. Today, mining at Golden Grove is from two...