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The ECI process will focus on the progression of engineering and maturation of the design of the minerals processing plant.

ECI process begins for Siviour graphite project

ECI process begins for Siviour graphite project Renascor Resources (ASX: RNU) has begun an early contractor involvement (ECI) process with two engineering and construction firms for its proposed Siviour Mine and Concentrator in South Australia. The contracts are with GR Engineering Services and Primero Group. The ECI process will focus on the progression of engineering and maturation of the design of the minerals processing plant and non-processing infrastructure for the upstream portion of Renascor’s planned vertically integrated battery anode material graphite mine and manufacturing operation (BAM project). New work will build on work already undertaken as...

Victoria has demonstrated a presence for antimony, titanium, zirconium, rare earth elements, copper, silica and high purity alumina.

Mineral exploration full steam ahead in Victoria

Mineral exploration full steam ahead in Victoria The search for materials needed to support the renewable energy transition and make technology products is heating up across Victoria. Victoria has demonstrated presence of antimony, titanium, zirconium and rare earth elements, as well as opportunities for other key raw materials such as copper, silica and high purity alumina. New exploration licences have been granted across the State to target these minerals and metals, in particular, antimony, zircon, copper and mineral sands. The Earth Resources Regulator has approved 50 new mineral exploration licences in FY24, with six granted in June so...

The South Australian Government is aiming to become a leader in the global decarbonisation of iron and steel.

South Australia backs green iron future

South Australia backs green iron future Representatives from some of the world’s biggest mining, steel and energy companies have met in Adelaide for a major forum of companies interested in South Australia’s green iron and steel future. This comes as the State Government outlines a path to be a leader in the global decarbonisation of iron and steel, and follows the release of its green iron and steel strategy. The strategy outlines three objectives and nine key actions the Government will lead to establish a world-leading green iron industry and supply chain in South Australia, including the ambition...

The expansion project will be named the P2000 project.

Pilgangoora production capacity to extend to 2mtpa

Pilgangoora production capacity to extend to 2mtpa A pre-feasibility study has determined production capacity at Pilbara Minerals’ (ASX: PLS) Pilgangoora operation in WA could exceed 2mtpa. This expansion is expected to result in the first 10 years of production averaging around 1.9mtpa spodumene concentrate, with production of more than 2mtpa over the first six years after ramp up. This expansion project will be named the P2000 project and it would further extend Pilbara Minerals’ position as the largest pure play lithium producer in the world. It also revises the mine life to 23 years. P2000 requires the construction of a new whole of ore flotation plant at...

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Protect your people with JMS: Your Journey Management Solution

Protect your people with JMS: Your Journey Management Solution In industries like mining, oil and gas, and renewables, worksites are typically located in rural or remote locations, which require employees to drive extensive distances via road. With 43 percent of work-related fatalities occurring on the road, it’s no surprise companies are taking precautionary safety measures to keep their mobile workforce safe as they travel between jobs. From aggressive or distracted driving, fatigue and driver inexperience, to malfunctioning vehicles, poor road conditions, weather, or communication failure, workers encounter a number of risks in their day-to-day trips. It’s more than a policy, travel risk assessment, or other GPS tracking applications, but maintaining a centralised platform that offers real-time data about the safety...

The $49m grant will assist Australian Vanadium to create an Australian vanadium battery industry.

Australian Vanadium receives $14.7m grant to create vanadium battery industry

Australian Vanadium receives $14.7m grant to create vanadium battery industry Australian Vanadium (ASX: AVL) has received a $14.7m grant from the Federal Government as part of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative – Manufacturing Collaboration Stream. In May 2023, Australian Vanadium and the Federal Government executed a Commonwealth grant agreement to the value of up to $49m. The grant will assist AVL, in collaboration with industry partners, to create an Australian vanadium battery industry. The grant funds eligible activities to construct and commission a crushing, milling and beneficiation plant and high-purity vanadium processing facility capable of using green hydrogen to partly fuel the extraction...

The survey will aim to clear targets for ground-based geophysics and drilling.

Heritage survey scheduled for Stansmore

Heritage survey scheduled for Stansmore An Aboriginal heritage survey has been scheduled for Lycaon Resources (ASX: LYN) Stansmore project in the West Arunta region of WA. The survey has been booked with the Central Desert Native Title Services and is scheduled to begin on July 11, 2024, with the aim of clearing targets for ground-based geophysics and drilling in Q3. Lycaon technical director Thomas Langley commented on the survey. “We would like to thank the Central Desert Native Title Services and the Parna Ngururrpa traditional owners for their efforts and cooperation to schedule this survey as soon as possible,” he said. “We look forward...

Impact is aiming to reach full decarbonisation of Lake Hope.

Low-carbon credentials for Lake Hope

Low-carbon credentials for Lake Hope A preliminary study into the potential carbon dioxide emissions from Impact Minerals’ (ASX: IPT) Lake Hope high purity alumina (HPA) project in WA show Scope 1 and 2 emissions will be significantly lower than competing processes that produce HPA. The low emissions apply to both sulphate and low-temperature-leach (LTL) processes that are being considered by Impact to produce HPA as part of the pre-feasibility study for Lake Hope. The emissions study showed that using WA’s current electricity supply, likely emissions are 4.38t of carbon dioxide per tonne of HPA produced via the sulphate process and 3.44t of carbon dioxide per tonne...

(Image source: Sandvik) The system is designed to improve productivity and increase flexibility.

Sandvik introduces AutoMine Interoperable Access Control System

Sandvik introduces AutoMine Interoperable Access Control System Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced the AutoMine Interoperable Access Control System (ACS) for autonomous underground mining. Designed to improve productivity and increase operational flexibility, the AutoMine Interoperable ACS builds on the AutoMine flexible safety zone by enabling non-Sandvik, third-party autonomous equipment to operate seamlessly in AutoMine access-controlled isolated zones. With AutoMine Interoperable ACS, a fleet of underground loaders, trucks, drills and auxiliary equipment can now be managed with one safety system. It increases the flexibility between Sandvik and third-party automated equipment by allowing access to a shared automated zone at different times. Each machine...

(Image source: Anglo American) Remote control dozer operator Wes Sann.

Remote dozer operations embraced at Capcoal

Remote dozer operations embraced at Capcoal Dozer operators at Anglo American’s Capcoal Complex in Queensland are in training to embrace remote control technology to improve operator safety on site. A remote-controlled stockpile dozer is being trialled at the operation ahead of plans to retro-fit the entire fleet. Once this technology is fully deployed across all of Anglo American’s sites, in-cab dozer exposure time will be reduced by 45k to 75k hours a year. This remote control dozer trial has been named a finalist in the innovation and safety categories at the Queensland Mining Awards. Capcoal has also been named a finalist in the innovation category at...

The survey will focus on priority geochemical targets.

Aboriginal heritage survey scheduled at Wabli Creek

Aboriginal heritage survey scheduled at Wabli Creek An Aboriginal heritage survey has been scheduled at Reach Resources’ (ASX: RR1) Wabli Creek project in the Gascoyne region, WA. The survey has been booked with the Burringurrah Aboriginal Corporation for the week beginning July 15, 2024. The survey will focus on the priority geochemical targets identified by Reach’s consultant geochemist, Sugden Geoscience, and the margins of the late-stage intrusive feature which is considered the likely source of niobium-yttrium-tantalum-titanium-rare earth element enriched pegmatites at Wabli Creek. Additionally, recent geochemistry has indicated that a carbonatite association cannot be ruled out in addition to the pegmatites. Reach Resources chief executive Jeremy Bower commented...