Author: Chloe Coutinho

The incentives will only be provided once projects are up and running, producing hydrogen or processing critical minerals used in products like wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles.

Tax incentives one piece of the puzzle

Tax incentives one piece of the puzzle The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME) welcomes the introduction to Parliament of the Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia Bill, which provides substantial incentives for critical minerals processing and hydrogen production. CME chief executive officer Rebecca Tomkinson says timely passage of the legislation would implement two key budget announcements from earlier this year aimed at capturing more investment to support strategic industries. “Australia’s resources, including our critical minerals, have a key role to play in the energy transition,”...

(Image source: Alcoa Australia) Zoe Blechynden, who completed her apprenticeship in mechanical fitting at the Wagerup Alumina Refinery, was one of 12 women among the 28-strong apprentice cohort.

Alcoa apprentices make the grade

Alcoa apprentices make the grade Four years of hard work has paid off for 28 Alcoa apprentices who celebrated the end of their education and training at a special ceremony and awards night last week. They are the latest cohort to complete apprenticeships at Alcoa’s mines and refineries, gaining trade qualifications in heavy diesel and mechanical fitting, fabrication and electrical instrumentation. Nine of the 2024 graduates from across Alcoa’s refineries and mine sites received accolades for their efforts, recognised for their outstanding attention to safety performance and as...

As ByoMax continues to lead in the development of sustainable alternatives for traditionally carbon-intensive industries, this LOI represents the first step in a potential long-term partnership with Green Steel WA reinforces the company’s commitment to transforming steelmaking, power, cement and minerals extraction through advanced bioengineering of biomass resources.

WA to receive 20,000t of ByoCoke

WA to receive 20,000t of ByoCoke ByoMax has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to establish the company as a key potential supplier of ByoCoke for Green Steel WA’s Collie green steel mill in WA. Under the terms of the LOI, ByoMax will undertake investigations and confirm that it will supply up to 20,000t of ByoCoke annually to the Collie green steel mill. ByoMax specialises in bioengineering...

In February, Newmont announced the intent to divest its non-core assets, including six operations and two projects from its Australian, Ghanaian and North American business units.

Newmont to sell Musselwhite for $1.3b

Newmont to sell Musselwhite for $1.3b CANADA — Newmont (ASX: NEM) has agreed to sell its Musselwhite operation in Ontario, Canada, to Orla Mining for up to $1.3b (US$850m) as part of its push to divest from non-core assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Newmont will receive cash consideration of about $1.2b (US$810m) upon closing and up to about $61m (US$40m) in contingent payments. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 CY25, subject to certain conditions being satisfied. Upon closing the announced transactions, Newmont will have surpassed its...

Alcoa Corporation (ASX: AAI) has joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) First Suppliers Hub, a global repository of innovative suppliers providing materials needed to support the ambition of industrial decarbonisation in the world by 2050.

Alcoa joins first suppliers hub

Alcoa joins first suppliers hub Alcoa Corporation (ASX: AAI) has joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) First Suppliers Hub, a global repository of innovative suppliers providing materials needed to support the ambition of industrial decarbonisation in the world by 2050. First Suppliers Hub is a database of global final product and value chain suppliers created by the First Movers Coalition. Members of FMC set a target that at least 10% of their annual primary aluminium procurement volumes meet or exceed the...

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Keeping cobalt competitive: midstream processing in Australia

Keeping cobalt competitive: midstream processing in Australia In the fourth instalment of the Australian Mining Review’s critical minerals series, we speak with Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO Futures manager Beni Delaval and CSIRO chief research scientist Chris Vernon for a deep dive into emerging mid-stream processing pathways for cobalt as highlighted in the agency’s From Minerals to Materials: An Assessment of Australia’s Critical Minerals Mid-Stream Processing Capabilities report. According to the IEA, cobalt demand is expected to increase from 171.6kt in 2022, to 524.7kt in 2050, driven by emerging clean energy technologies, specifically the use of cobalt in lithium-ion batteries. Australia has the opportunity to capitalise on this swell in demand, while enabling global divestment from the cobalt dominating the...

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Fortescue’s Iron Bridge: a future forged in green metals

Fortescue’s Iron Bridge: a future forged in green metals Fortescue has found its stride at its Iron Bridge project in WA, the company’s first foray into magnetite operations. Now, the company is looking to ramp up the project’s high grade magnetite production to nameplate capacity, ensuring it stands as a testament to what can be achieved in a net zero future. The Australian Mining Review speaks with Fortescue (ASX: FMG) Iron Bridge operations director Graham Howard about the unique features of Iron Bridge, renewable energy initiatives and the company’s development plans. AMR: Iron Bridge signifies Fortescue’s entry into the high-grade segment of the iron ore market, providing an enhanced product range while also increasing annual production and shipping capacity. Will...

Energy evolution requires Australia to face inconvenient truths

Energy evolution requires Australia to face inconvenient truths

Energy evolution requires Australia to face inconvenient truths Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) executive chairman Jake Klein spoke on the challenges Australia must face to meet the demands of the energy transition and make the most of its resources boon at the WA Mining Club October luncheon. The state of play for Australia is rapidly changing, driven not only by the energy transition, but also by the realisation of Australia’s wealth of key resources and transforming trade connections with China. Mr Klein says a lot has changed since he first got into mining. “When I first started working in the mining industry 30 years ago, and China emerged as Australia’s largest customer, the iron ore price was around $25 per tonne...

In August, The Federal Court of Australia stayed its decision to refuse renewal of ERA’s Jabiluka mineral lease.

Rio takes full control of Jabiluka

Rio takes full control of Jabiluka Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) announced its compulsory acquisition of all remaining Energy Resources Australia (ERA) (ASX: ERA) shares that it does not currently own. This follows a ruling by the Takeovers Panel that Rio would assume control over rehabilitation activities at Jabiluka. As a result of Rio Tinto taking up its pro rata entitlements in the entitlement offer and the level of participation by other ERA shareholders, Rio Tinto will hold over 98% of ERA’s shares. Rio intends to proceed with the compulsory acquisition at $0.002 per ERA share, being the same...

Over 11,600 individual contributions of experiences, views and insights were made to the progress review process.

Rio’s culture of ‘everyday respect’

Rio’s culture of ‘everyday respect’ Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has published the findings of an independent, external progress review on its work to deliver sustained workplace cultural change across its global operations. Two years into a long-term cultural change program, the review found that progress is being made with promising signs of improved culture, innovation and performance. The progress review was conducted by former Australian sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick, who undertook the Everyday Respect review of workplace culture that Rio Tinto publicly released in 2022. It found that Rio Tinto's response to the Everyday Respect Report is gaining momentum...

The statement also includes major projects as important matters for the WA EPA to consider, including the delivery of Westport, WA's next seawater desalination plant in Alkimos, and the new public Women and Babies hospital.

WA EPA prioritises critical minerals

WA EPA prioritises critical minerals The WA Government has provided the independent Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) with its first ever Statement of Expectation to help drive new housing and clean energy projects across the State. The document — created as part of recently legislated changes to the Environmental Protection Act 1986 — was a key recommendation of the Vogel-McFerran Review and is intended to help the WA EPA better understand the WA Government's priorities. The statement highlights several strategic priorities, which...