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Dense media separation produces up to 31.8% manganese concentrate Dense media separation (DMS) has produced manganese concentrate grades of up to 31.8% from Black Canyon’s (ASX: BCA) KR1 and KR2 deposits in WA. In late 2023, metallurgical sample preparation was completed on 400kg of reverse circulation drill chip samples from the KR1 and KR2 mineral resource estimate areas. The samples were processed using large-scale dense media separation (DMS) equipment that simulates beneficiation processing used across mining operations to upgrade manganese and iron ore in the Pilbara. The aim of this program was to produce a...

Better communication key to attracting Gen Z to mining industry A national survey of Generation Z, 15 to 24-year-olds, has found almost three quarters (72%), believe mining is important to a net zero emissions future. However, land rehabilitation and workplace culture top the list of their concerns (a tie at 77%), followed by renewable energy use (69%) and reducing or recycling mining waste and pollution (67%). The Gen Z Perceptions of Mining report, developed by AUSMASA in...

Orexplore’s gold detection technology begins commercial validation testing Orexplore Technologies (ASX: OXT) is conducting commercial validation tests on its new gold detection technology with multiple tier-1 gold mining companies. Orexplore’s technology detects nuggety gold on-site within 20 minutes, optimising the volumes of processed and transported core samples to laboratories which can take weeks or months to provide results. It quickly identifies nuggets larger than 100 micrometres in size through the full 3D volume of the core. It aims to reduce the required drill sample volumes and can potentially accelerate the utilisation of gold grades for operational grade control and improved nuggety deposit characterisation. Nuggety gold mines are...

QCoal Foundation awards inaugural Christopher Wallin Prize for Geology The QCoal Foundation has announced the inaugural recipient of the Christopher Wallin Prize for Excellence in Geology, established to recognise students striving for excellence in the field of geology, as Jose Pena Araya. Townsville-based Jose has just commenced his third year of a Bachelor of Geology. Originally from Chile but more recently from Mount Isa, Jose will receive the $2000 prize and the opportunity for paid work placement with QCoal Group. This prize, awarded to the second-year student studying a Bachelor of Geology at James Cook University who demonstrates a commitment to excellence by achieving...

CSI Mining Services forms joint venture with PMW Industries CSI Mining Services, a subsidiary of Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN), has formed its first joint venture with Indigenous company PMW Industries (PMWI). A Traditional Owner Banjima business, PMW Industries has over 10 years of experience delivering rail and civil services. CSI and PMWI already have an established subcontracting relationship, delivering crushing, screening and rehabilitation services to tier one mining companies. The new joint venture will help strengthen this relationship with a focus on establishing a mining services contract portfolio. CSI chief executive Mike Gray says it’s fantastic to continue building on the...

Mineral Resources autonomous prime movers arrive at Onslow The first convoy of Kenworth C509 prime movers with autonomous technology has arrived at Mineral Resources’ (ASX: MIN) Onslow iron project in WA. The prime movers will be based at Mineral Resources’ Truck Maintenance Facility near Onslow while they undertake trials and verification before beginning autonomous operations. Mineral Resources director of technology and innovation David Geraghty says the arrival of the vehicles is an exciting milestone for the project. “The prime movers are being progressively fitted out with autonomous technology by autonomy specialist Hexagon. It’s fantastic to see the first batch arrive in Onslow in preparation...

Anglo American rejects $59b BHP proposal Anglo American has rejected BHP’s $59.57b (£31.1b) proposal as it “significantly undervalues Anglo American and its future prospects”. Additionally, Anglo American’s board believes the proposal contemplates a structure which is highly unattractive for the company’s shareholders, given the uncertainty and complexity in the proposal and significant execution risks. Anglo American chairman Stuart Chambers commented on the rejection of the proposal. “The BHP proposal is opportunistic and fails to value Anglo American’s prospects, while significantly diluting the relative value upside participation of Anglo American’s shareholders relative to BHP’s shareholders,” he said. “The proposed structure is also...

Ardea forms joint venture for Kalgoorlie nickel project – Goongarrie Hub Ardea Resources (ASX: ARL) has entered a binding cooperation agreement with Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation (Consortium) to develop the Kalgoorlie nickel project – Goongarrie Hub in WA. The incorporated joint venture will be Kalgoorlie Nickel (KNPL), which is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Ardea. The cooperation agreement sets out the terms and conditions on which Ardea, Sumitomo, Mitsubishi and KNPL will fund and undertake a definitive feasibility study (DFS). Upon agreement by the parties and subject to a positive DFS, front-end engineering design and pre-commitment activities leading to a...

Successful Round 29 EIS applicants announced Successful applicants for Round 29 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme’s (EIS) Co-funded Drilling Program, Series 7 of the Energy Analysis Program (EAP) and the inaugural Co-funded Geophysics Program (CGP) have been announced. All up, 47 applicants will receive grants worth almost $7.5m in the EIS for projects to be drilled between June 2024 and November 2025. Round 29 of the EIS program saw a continued interest in battery minerals exploration with 57% of the project focusing on these commodities, including rare earth elements, lithium and nickel-cobalt. Western Mines Group (ASX: WMG) received $318,000 to fund drilling at the...

Federal Government to invest $330m to reduce emissions The Federal Government will co-invest $330m to reduce industrial emissions and support the ongoing domestic production of key inputs into clean energy projects. Under the Powering the Regions Fund, nine projects will receive a portion of the funding with the projects to cut yearly emissions by 830kt – the same as taking over a quarter of a million cars off Australian roads. The funding includes $197m to maintain Australia’s domestic manufacturing capability in cement and aluminium. Grants include, $94m to Queensland Alumina to reduce energy use, $52.9m to Cement Australia to reduce coal consumption...