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Hanna Instruments – Overcoming the Challenges of Mine Wastewater Testing

Hanna Instruments – Overcoming the Challenges of Mine Wastewater Testing Whether it’s exploration, mineral processing, site rehabilitation, maintenance applications, or drinking water in mining camps, the availability of safe, clean water is essential to any operation. However, the effective management of water and wastewater derived from different sources remains an ongoing challenge. Unfortunately, mine wastewater is typically higher in acidity due to the contaminants like metals and sulphates, which subsequently leads to acid mine drainage, leaching, sedimentation, and erosion. If left untreated, this only increases the risk to potential acid runoff from mine drainage and tailings piles, groundwater contamination, highly saline waste, and aquifer toxification. Testing therefore plays a critical role in the treatment of wastewater in mining assets...

The hub will help build state-wide capability and capacity in green technologies and services.

Curtin University named as WA’s GreenTech Hub operator

Curtin University named as WA’s GreenTech Hub operator Curtin University has been named as operator of WA’s new GreenTech Hub. The hub will help build state-wide capability and capacity in green technologies and services. It will also stimulate growth in skills and knowledge, plus support the creation of jobs and developing new industries. The hub will be operated by Curtin University and is funded as part of the agreement between State Government and Chevron as operator of the Gorgon joint venture, a consortium including the Australian subsidiaries of Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, Osaka Gas, MidOcean and JERA. WA Innovation, Digital Economy and Science...

Mineral Resources will retain majority ownership of the haul road.

Mineral Resources to sell minority stake in Onslow haul road for $1.3b

Mineral Resources to sell minority stake in Onslow haul road for $1.3b Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) is set to sell its 49% interest in the Onslow Iron project’s haul road to Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners for $1.3b. The 150km fully sealed and fenced dual lane haul road links the Ken’s Bore mine site to the Port of Ashburton and is equipped with fibre optic cabling to support Mineral Resources’ autonomous road trains. Mineral Resources will retain majority ownership and exclusive rights to use, operate and maintain the Onslow haul road, ensuring seamless mine-to-ship delivery of iron. Proceeds are payable in cash and comprise upfront consideration of...

Rio Tinto will invest $8m enhance conservation land management in the Karijini and Millstream Chichester national parks.

Rio Tinto invests $8m for Pilbara land management

Rio Tinto invests $8m for Pilbara land management Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) will invest $8m over five years to enhance conservation land management and support Traditional Owner ranger programs in the Karijini and Millstream Chichester national parks. In partnership with WA’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), the Pilbara Conservation Project will protect areas of high conservation value and integrate Traditional Owner’s knowledge of the land into conservation land management. This includes weed management, feral animal control and bushfire management at Karijini, Millstream Chichester and other high conservation value Pilbara sites, through implementation of the Pilbara Conservation Strategy....

The MOU will see MTM and Murdoch investigate research opportunities for metal extraction.

MTM Critical Metals and Murdoch sign MOU for FJH technology

MTM Critical Metals and Murdoch sign MOU for FJH technology MTM Critical Metals (ASX: MTM) and Murdoch University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to investigate research opportunities for metal extraction. Under the MOU, MTM and Murdoch will examine ways to use flash joule heating (FJH) technology to develop new research in mineral extraction and processing to enhance the recovery of metals and minerals. The two parties will aim to establish research programs and infrastructure at Murdoch for testing mineral waste streams and developing new mineral processing solutions for primary ores. MTM will also leverage Murdoch’s experience to research and commercialise FJH...

(Image source: Aggrekko) Aggreko AusPac managing director George Whyte and Cathy Freeman.

Aggreko launches second RAP with Cathy Freeman as special guest

Aggreko launches second RAP with Cathy Freeman as special guest Aggreko launched its second Innovate Reconciliation Plan (RAP) during National Reconciliation Week (NRW), with special guest speaker Cathy Freeman. Aggreko launched its first RAP during National Reconciliation Week 2020, which provided the blueprint for the organisation’s commitment to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures, acknowledge the history and build closer relationships. To commemorate the milestone of being one of the first companies in the hire and rental industry to begin its second RAP, Australian Olympian Cathy Freeman was invited to deliver a keynote speech to employees and key customers. Chef Nornie Bero...

To minimise, monitor and manage artificial light spill and its potential environmental impacts, Mineral Resources prepared an Artificial Light Management Plan.

Mineral Resources dims artificial light use at Onslow iron

Mineral Resources dims artificial light use at Onslow iron Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) is taking steps to minimise impacts on marine fauna at its Onslow iron project in the West Pilbara, WA. While appropriate lighting is important for working safely at night, artificial light can sometimes disrupt the natural behaviours and activity patterns of native fauna – potentially leading to adverse impacts. For marine turtles in particular, artificial light can cause disorientation among hatchlings. To minimise, monitor and manage artificial light spill and its potential environmental impacts, Mineral Resources prepared an Artificial Light Management Plan...

The facility will further assess the effectiveness of Rio’s low-carbon ironmaking process, BioIron.

Rio Tinto to develop BioIron™ R&D facility in WA

Rio Tinto to develop BioIron™ R&D facility in WA Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) will invest $215m (US$143m) to develop a research and development facility in WA to further assess the effectiveness of its low-carbon ironmaking process, BioIron™. The development of the facility, located in the Rockingham strategic industrial area, follows successful trials of the ironmaking process in a small-scale pilot plant in Germany. BioIron™ uses raw biomass and microwave energy instead of coal to convert Pilbara iron ore to metallic iron in the steelmaking process. When combined with renewable energy and carbon-circulation by fast-growing biomass, BioIron™ has the potential to reduce carbon emissions...

(Image source: BCI Minerals) Jetty at Mardie.

Sustainable processes at the Mardie salt and potash project

Sustainable processes at the Mardie salt and potash project A future tier one solar evaporation project, the Mardie salt and potash project will become the first major salt project developed in Australia in over 25 years. Owned by Mardie Minerals, a wholly owned subsidiary of BCI Minerals (ASX: BCI), the project will also become the only Australian operation to produce commercially saleable salt and sulphate of potash (SOP) fertiliser. With its location on the West Pilbara coast of WA, Mardie will harness a natural seawater resource concentrated through solar and wind evaporation. Mardie has the critical characteristics for establishing a large-scale solar evaporation project, including an optimum climate, a...

The agreement will see further opportunities for collaboration at Speewah.

Tivan and Glen Hill sign HOA for Speewah

Tivan and Glen Hill sign HOA for Speewah Tivan (ASX: TVN) has signed a heads of agreement (HOA) with Glen Hill Pastoral Aboriginal Corporation (GHPAC) to further opportunities for collaboration at the Speewah project in WA. GHPAC holds the Glen Hill pastoral lease and is the sole sub-lessee of the Doon Doo pastoral lease, both of which are located in or near the area surrounding Speewah. Under the agreement, Tivan and GHPAC will explore potential opportunities for regional collaboration which includes: Early works programs for Speewah including the access road from the Great Northern Highway to the fluorite and vanadium deposits Shared infrastructure that...

(Image source: Sandvik) Signing of the agreement at The Electric Mine 2024 conference.

Sandvik and Byrnecut partner for diesel-electric equipment

Sandvik and Byrnecut partner for diesel-electric equipment Byrnecut and Sandvik have partnered to develop new diesel-electric mining equipment with the aim of boosting sustainability, efficiency and productivity underground. As part of an agreement signed at The Electric Mine 2024 conference in Perth, the companies will work together to develop underground loaders and trucks featuring electric drivetrains. Byrnecut Australia managing director Pat Boniwell welcomed the collaboration. “Diesel-electric equipment has a proven ability to combine the low-maintenance benefits of electric machines with the flexibility of diesel,” he said. “We have a long association that will help shape the new Sandvik diesel-electric range. “We’re also looking...