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Fortescue (ASX: FMG) will acquire Red Hawk Mining (ASX: RHK) by way of a $254m off-market takeover bid. Red Hawk is the owner of the Blacksmith Project, an undeveloped iron ore project located in WA, 30km west of Fortescue’s Solomon operations in the Western Hub. The total Blacksmith mineral resource estimate is 243mt at 59.3% iron. The offer price represents an attractive premium of 29% to Red Hawk’s 30-day volume weighted average price (VWAP). The cash consideration under the offer delivers immediate worth to Red Hawk shareholders and provides certainty, noting the significant risks to the development of greenfield iron ore projects. The Red Hawk board unanimously recommends shareholders accept the offer at both the base offer price and, if…

Five PR 776s have been delivered to a mine site in WA for Liebherr-Australia’s new partnership with Western Plant Hire (WPH). Through Barrooghumba WPH JV, one of WPH’s fully incorporated 50:50 joint ventures with local Indigenous businesses and their communities, these machines have been installed at a mine in the Pilbara. The delivery of these 70t dozers specifically marks the beginning of Liebherr-Australia’s relationship with WPH. Liebherr-Australia technical support advisor specialist for dozers Tony Di Prima says the PR 776 has improved tremendously over the years. “The redesigned cabin offers exceptional operator comfort with a spacious, ergonomic layout and low sound levels,” he said. “Plus, its powerful engine, intelligent drive system and hydrostatic travel drive provides excellent productivity and manoeuvrability.…

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has formally endorsed the proposed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, an initiative committed to setting clear deadlines for the phase out of fossil fuels globally. It is the largest global company and the first major industrial business to endorse the initiative. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative announced that it had accepted Fortescue’s endorsement. Fortescue says the decision vindicates the company’s transparent pursuit of its Real Zero 2030 target, with the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative undertaking a detailed, months-long analysis of Fortescue’s commitments before accepting its endorsement. Real Zero entails the elimination of fossil fuels, rather than reliance on voluntary carbon offsets or carbon capture and storage. The announcement was made…

Keech Bendigo’s 90-Year Legacy Leading the G.E.T Market and Beyond The Derwent Industries – Keech Bendigo business unit represents 90 years of excellence in Australian manufacturing, rooted in the rich heritage of our Bendigo foundry. This legacy has established us as a leader in the Ground Engaging Tools (G.E.T) market, both domestically and internationally, with a reputation for innovation, expertise, and superior craftsmanship. As the only 100% Australian-owned and operated G.E.T manufacturer, we produce our entire range at the Keech facility in Bendigo, Victoria. By maintaining all production in-house, we ensure stringent quality control and support Australian industry, avoiding reliance on offshore imports. Our latest innovation, the FEENX range, is a testament to this history. Developed over two years, it…

Mineral Resources (MinRes) (ASX: MIN) has completed the final crushing plant construction and truck load out circuit operational at Ken’s Bore at Onslow Iron in the West Pilbara region, WA. The project now boasts three NextGen modular crushing plants, designed and developed in-house. Operated by CSI Mining Services, a fully owned subsidiary of MinRes, the modular crushers consume less energy and deliver significantly lower dust and noise emissions. Each crushing plant has a capacity of 12.5mtpa and will support the project’s ramp up to nameplate capacity of 35mtpa. The truck load out circuit will help optimise the haulage operation. This is underpinned by MinRes’ dedicated, private haul road running from Ken’s Bore to the Port of Ashburton. Delivering a more…

Mine sites in WA could be fully powered by renewable energy in a few years, Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers found. ECU PhD student Mehrdad Ghahramani’s research evaluates cost-performance trade-offs in hybrid energy systems, focusing on risk management under various uncertainty scenarios. To date, diesel generators and other conventional energy sources have dominated mining operations. However, these resources are associated with high costs, environmental impacts and logistical challenges. Mr Ghahramani says the mining industry faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable energy practices due to its significant energy consumption and the global push toward reducing carbon emissions. “Many companies are exploring hybrid energy systems, which integrate conventional fossil-fuel-based generators with renewable energy sources like solar and wind,” he said. “Currently, one…

WesTrac launches global operator challenge WesTrac has announced its WA and NSW 2025-2026 global operator challenge (GOC) dates, providing aspiring participants the opportunity to cement their place as a world-leading machine operator. The challenge sets the stage for the world’s best construction industry machine operators to showcase their skills and put new technology to the test in front of industry peers. The competition, organised by Caterpillar, consists of eight events testing a range of operator techniques from manoeuvrability to balance, providing the ultimate test of skill, control and determination. More than 140 Cat dealer competitions were held during the last challenge in 2022-2023, which attracted more than 10,000 operators from 32 countries. Goulburn’s Jack Divall and Kalgoorlie’s Jake Myers were…

Liontown (ASX: LTR) shares its quarterly activities report as ramp up continues to deliver strong performance at its Kathleen Valley lithium operations in WA. Production, cost and shipments performed well in line with expectations, with four shipments departing the port of Geraldton totalling 81,34dmt of spodumene concentrate, resulting in net cash from operating activities of $16.7m and $192.9m. The milestone of first cargo to long-term foundational customer LG Energy Solution (ASX: LGI) was achieved with the balance of shipments made to existing offtake customers and spot sale clientele. Sales revenue of $89.8m was recognised during the quarter with saleable concentrate inventories standing at almost 25kt. Open pit mining operations moved a total of 2.6mt of material, including clean ore, ore…

The Alcoa Foundation is partnering with the city of Bunbury and Gnaala Karla Boodja (GKB) Aboriginal Corporation to establish a dedicated Noongar arts space in Bunbury’s city centre, WA. This transformative grant from the Alcoa Foundation will enable the creation of a vibrant hub for First Nations art and culture, the first space of its kind in the south west region. The new Noongar arts space will serve to develop and disseminate First Nations art, building on existing support from the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program and the WA Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSCI). By empowering First Nations artists to create sustainable livelihoods, this arts space will provide a vital platform for truth-telling and…

The NSW resources regulator has released its key compliance priorities outlining proactive assessment programs for January – June 2025. It aims to increase transparency, community and industry confidence in its regulatory activities and increase levels of voluntary compliance. Mine safety assessment programs for coal and metalliferous mines will focus on fire and explosion, air quality, roads and electrical engineering. Mining act assessment programs will concentrate on revegetation, landform establishment and decommissioning. Strategic projects outlined in the priorities include a review of the NSW mining competency system and development of the adverse vehicle interaction technical reference guide. The regulator’s approach is guided by a strategic plan and compliance enforcement strategies to ensure consistent and effective oversight. This process is in place…