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Appeals made to multi-employer bargaining decision Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC), Peabody Energy and Ulan Coal Mines, a subsidiary of Glencore, have announced intentions to appeal the Fair Work Commission decision that forces companies into multi-employer bargaining. In 2022, amendments made to the Fair Work Act ruled that competing businesses that mined the same commodity in the same state had a ‘common interest’ that required them to be forced into multi-employer bargaining. These companies, which are members of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA), have filed a joint application to the Federal Court to overturn...

Research Alliance launched in Queensland Queensland’s critical minerals industry has been boosted with the creation of a new partnership between the state government and the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute. The partnership includes an $8m research program part of the Critical Minerals and Circular Economy Research Alliance and it will drive the identification, discovery and development of critical minerals. Research programs will also focus on creating a critical minerals circular economy, from mining resources to processing and then manufacturing the renewable technologies Queensland needs to decarbonise. Queensland Resources and Critical Minerals Minister Scott Stewart says this alliance is about setting up the future of Queensland’s...

Whitehaven Coal’s Sydney office welcomes visit from Narrabri Clontarf Academy boys As part of Whitehaven Coal’s longstanding partnership with the Clontarf Academy, the mining company’s corporate office in Sydney, NSW, welcomed a group of senior boys from the Narrabri High School Clontarf Academy. The visit was an opportunity for the group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys to learn more about Whitehaven’s operation. The group also gave a presentation to the Whitehaven team and senior executives about some of  their recent successes at the Academy. Narrabri Academy director Clayton Pursche, who accompanied the group to Sydney, says the visit was an eye-opener for the boys. “It’s great that the boys get an opportunity to see how a large company...

Komatsu supports Ronald McDonald House Charity with $10,000 grant Komatsu has granted one of its employees $10,000 to make a significant impact to an organisation of their choice and for Diana Easter, it was the Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC). The Live your Dream program from Komatsu grants $10,000 to select employees each year to put towards a charity or organisation — whether that be a local community charity, a fundraising opportunity or community support service. Ms Easter’s charity of choice, the RMHC provides a home-away-from-home for seriously ill or injured children...

Kestrel Coal turns the mine’s waste gas into electricity Kestrel Coal Resources is the second partner in the Queensland Government’s $520m Low Emissions Investment Partnerships (LEIP) with a new gas-to-electricity power project that aims to reduce the mine’s emissions by more than 1mt of CO2 over eight years. The project will expand Kestrel Coal’s underground mine’s drainage system to capture more fugitive gas, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere. A 30MW power station will built on-site, north of Emerald, which will...

Land access agreement for Nexus exploration at West Arunta Australian Potash Limited (ASX: APC) has executed a land access agreement and will begin exploration activities at its Nexus rare earth elements and critical minerals project in the West Arunta of WA’s Kimberley region. The aboriginal corporation Tjammu Tjamu, the registered native title body corporate for the Kiwirrkurra Native Title Determination, has agreed to the land access agreement with the exploration company, including the Aboriginal Reserve which requires entry permits governed under the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972. Australian Potash managing director and chief executive Matt Shackleton says the execution of the agreement follows fruitful and respectful meetings with...

Antimony identified in waste rock at Tallandoon Antimony mineralisation has been identified in waste rock from the historic Carry On mine at Dart Mining’s (ASX: DTM) Tallandoon antimony prospect in Victoria. Pleasingly, antimony mineralisation was also observed in waste rock at the historical Antimony mine, with initial portable x-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analysis confirming elevated levels. Mapping and sampling took place over 20 days with 20 samples taken from waste dumps surrounding historical mines. Discarded material was dominated by quartz with sporadic sulphide mineralisation also observed and two samples showed significant stibnite (antimonite) mineralisation. These 20 samples have been submitted for...

Titan Minerals partners with Hancock Prospecting's Hanrine for Linderos copper-gold project Titan Minerals Limited (ASX: TTM) has signed a binding agreement with Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Hanrine Ecuadorian Exploration and Mining S.A for the Linderos copper-gold project in Southern Ecuador. This strategic partnership allows Titan to gain access to the exploration and resources expertise of one of Australia’s most reputable mining investors, with the agreement enabling Titan to earn...

Hitachi Energy pioneers innovations for sustainable mining Hitachi Energy is building on more than 240 years of innovation to advance a sustainable energy future for all. The company is a key industry partner with more than 45,000 employees globally, delivering significant customer value with a comprehensive portfolio addressing decarbonisation, electrification, and digitalisation. Hitachi Energy is well positioned to address the key challenges for the Australian mining industry. Its pioneering technologies ensure reliable energy supply at remote mine sites for 24/7 operations increasingly a challenge for the industry in an environment where electrification is adding to power demand. The company’s products, solutions, services, and software solutions allow miners to meet ESG targets and regulations, maintaining health & safety records and global...

How long does it take to build a nuclear reactor in Australia? China recently approved the build of 11 new nuclear reactors and, with the East Asian country having the fastest growing nuclear energy program in the world, we find out where Australia stands in the transition to reliable renewable energy and how long it might take to build a reactor here. CSIRO’s GenCost 2023-24 report estimates a development timeline of at least 15 years for a nuclear reactor in Australia, including construction. But this is in the absence of a local...