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Following the release of its 2023 sustainability report, mining and resources solution provider Thiess is advancing its journey towards sustainable mining, emissions reduction and diversifying its services. Further progress has been made towards the company’s 2025 decarbonisation target with scope one emissions reduced by 21% and scope two emissions reduced by 12% during 2023. These efforts were enhanced by the diversification of Thiess’ commodities and services to rebalance its thermal coal revenue to less than 25% by the end of 2027. Recognising, Thiess has set an additional diversification target to rebalance its portfolio to consist of less than 20% thermal coal revenue by the end of 2030. Thiess executive chair and chief executive Michael Wright commented on the company’s decarbonisation…

WorkSafe Victoria is investigating a fatal mine collapse yesterday at Victory Minerals’ Ballarat gold mine at Mount Clear in the State’s west. A 37-year-old Bruthen man has died and a 21-year-old Ballarat man is seriously injured after a rockfall in the underground mine. Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says her thoughts are with the family and friends of the young man who has died mining. “We must remember this is a dangerous job,” she said. “The prosperity of our nation is the resources sector and it’s built off the hard work of the young men and women, like the young man who has sadly died in this accident. “I expect a full investigation and I know that that will be…

Fenix Resources (ASX: FEX), via its wholly owned subsidiaries, has been appointed haulage and logistics services provider for Gold Valley’s mid-west iron ore operations. Over the next three years, Fenix will provide transport and logistics for 3mt of iron ore product, generating more than $70m in revenue for the company. These agreements are comprised of a haulage and logistics agreement and a port services agreement to cover the transportation and handling Gold Valley’s iron ore products from a new inland port. Under the logistics agreement, Fenix-Newhaul will transport 3mt of iron ore from Gold Valley’s mid-west operations. This will then be delivered by Gold Valley to Fenix’s inland port terminal at Ruvidini rail siding and hauled by Fenix-Newhaul to Fenix’s…

In what is being termed a clean energy breakthrough, CSIRO’s scientists have led an international team to develop a lightweight and flexible solar technology that pushes the boundaries of where solar cells can be used. Where silicon solar panels are typically rigid and heavy, the team have set a new efficiency record with its fully roll-to-roll printed solar cells, which are highly flexible and portable, being on thin plastic films. These printed solar cells can be deployed across urban construction, mining operations, emergency management, disaster relief, space, defence and personal electronics to help meet the growing demand for renewable energy. CSIRO’s Renewable Energy Systems group leader Dr Anthony Chesman says the achievement is the result of more than a decade’s…

Bellevue Gold (ASX: BGL) has officially reopened its namesake gold project in WA after sitting dormant for more than 20 years. The company expects to produce more than 1.8moz of gold over the initial 10-year mine life of the project and with a mineral resource of 3.1moz at 9.9g/t gold, the mine will be one of Australia’s highest-grade gold mines. Bellevue Gold aims to be a net-zero emission site by 2026, with the lowest greenhouse gas intensity of any major Australian gold project. This will allow the company to market ‘green gold’, a product which has the potential to attract a price premium. Wind and solar power are expected to provide up to 80% of the facility’s overall power needs.…

Liontown Resources Limited (ASX: LTR) has entered into a $550m debt facility agreement with a syndicate of international and domestic banks and government credit agencies to fund its Kathleen Valley lithium project through first production and ramp-up to 3mtpa. This comes as the miner announced at the start of this year that the initial commitment of a $760m debt funding package was pulled due to a fall spodumene and lithium prices. The current debt facility provides financial certainty and sufficient time for Liontown to complete the previously announced review of Kathleen Valley’s 4mtpa expansion, including opex and capex requirements. Liontown managing director and chief executive Tonny Ottaviano says the company is very pleased to announce the new debt funding facility.…

An archaeological/anthropological heritage survey has been secured with the Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) over Raiden Resources’ (ASX: RDN) Andover North project area in WA. The heritage survey is scheduled to begin April 2, immediately after the completion of the Andover South heritage survey. The survey will focus on the areas within the Andover North project area, interpreted to be underlaid by the Andover ultramafic complex which is considered to be a highly prospective host unit for pegmatite mineralisation. Based on historical and recent data, Raiden considers that there exists a high prospectivity for pegmatites on Andover North. Raiden managing director Dusko Ljubojevic says the company is pleased to have secured an additional heritage survey. “We are very pleased to have…

Australian Pacific Coal Limited (ASX: AQC) has placed orders for critical equipment and long lead items, including underground conveyor systems, as it works towards restarting the Dartbrook mine in Hunter Valley, NSW. With the company targeting coal production mid this year, drawdowns have commenced from its $90m (US$60m) debt facility in January with Dartbrook coal’s sole marketing agent Vitol Asia Pte Ltd. Materials for the refurbishment of the above ground coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) and train load out have also been ordered and, as of 8 March, the Dartbrook JV which comprises AQC (80%, via subsidiaries) and Tetra Resources Pty Ltd (20%, via subsidiaries) has $29m (US$19m) in cash balance. AQC interim chief executive Ayten Saridas says this…

An industry-leading approach to diversity and inclusion has resulted in two awards for Anglo American at the prestigious 2024 QRC/WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women in Queensland. Anglo American – which operates five steelmaking coal mines in the Bowen Basin – took out the award for Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance for a suite of programs designed to drive female leadership. The Inclusion and Diversity Champion in Queensland Resources award went to Anglo American workplace support manager Kanae Dyas who pioneered a program dedicated to supporting women while committing to zero tolerance of bullying, sexual harassment or discrimination. Rockhampton dragline operator Vanessa Southey, who works at Anglo American’s Dawson mine near Moura and is in her 40th year in the…

Queensland’s largest gold mine — the Ravenswood gold project— is set to operate for another 16 years following the recent renewal of four crucial mining leases. Not only does the renewal of the leases cement the long-term future for Ravenswood but it also paves the way for significant expansion with plans to increase processing from 2.5mtpa to 8.4mtpa. Located in North Queensland, the Ravenswood gold project is a cornerstone of the state’s economy, supporting more than 400 employees and partnering with suppliers from the region. Ravenswood Gold chief executive Brett Fletcher says the renewal of the mining lease is an exciting time for the company. “The renewal of our mining leases is another exciting and positive step forward for the…

Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) and Sichuan Yahua Industrial group have signed a three-year offtake agreement for the supply of spodumene concentrate from the Pilgangoora lithium operation in WA. Leading lithium chemicals company, Yahua is one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in the world. The company has strong connections across the lithium supply chain with customers including Tesla, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co, LG Energy Solutions and LG Chem. The first year of the agreement will see Pilbara Minerals supply 20kt of spodumene concentrate, with an option to supply an additional 60kt, for a total supply of 20kt to 80kt in 2024. In 2025, Pilbara Minerals will supply between 100kt to 160kt of spodumene concentrate with an initial supply of 100kt…