Author: Chloe Coutinho

(Image source: WesTrac) With more than 4,000 staff and 350 apprentices enrolled in its nationally accredited training institute, WesTrac says it is dedicated to creating and delivering outstanding value for employees, customers, shareholders and the community.

WesTrac expands autonomous training centre to shape future workforce

WesTrac expands autonomous training centre to shape future workforce Leading Caterpillar® dealer WesTrac will complete the construction of new facilities at the WesTrac Technology Training Centre in Collie, WA, by November, offering further world-leading training opportunities. Speaking during a visit to the facility by WA Premier Roger Cook, WesTrac chief executive Jarvas Croome said the State Government supported the project by providing $1m from the Collie Futures Industry Development Fund. “It is fantastic to have Roger Cook at the WesTrac...

The Achilles antimony project hosts the Wild Cattle Creek antimony deposit and several historical workings, including Jezebel, Paddy’s Plain and Fletcher’s mine.

Trigg moves swiftly on antimony

Trigg moves swiftly on antimony Trigg Minerals (ASX: TMG) is rapidly working to restate the existing mineral resource estimate (MRE) and grow the potentially significant Wild Cattle Creek (WCC) resource at its recently acquired Achilles antimony project in NSW. WCC contains 15,600t of antimony and is also enriched in tungsten and gold, making it NSW’s second-largest antimony deposit and the highest-grade undeveloped antimony project in Australia, according to Trigg. Tungsten and gold were excluded in the original MRE as well as potentially significant antimony veins. In addition to these potential enhancements, Trigg says antimony...

NRW is a leading provider of diversified contract services to the resources and infrastructure sectors in Australia.

NRW awarded $360m mining services contract at Mungari

NRW awarded $360m mining services contract at Mungari NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by Evolution Mining (Mungari), a wholly owned subsidiary of Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN), for surface mining at Castle Hill in WA. The project is in the heart of the Goldfields, 50km northwest of Kalgoorlie and 40km north of Coolgardie, ideally situated to allow NRW to engage with local businesses and further develop the local community partnerships established by the Mungari operations. The works to be performed include load and haul, drill and blast and construction of...

(Image source: Larvotto Resources) Larvotto is well advanced on metallurgical studies into optimising the Hillgrove plant to improve the historic higher recoveries of gold and antimony.

MACA Interquip Mintrex made study managers for Hillgrove gold-antimony project

MACA Interquip Mintrex made study managers for Hillgrove gold-antimony project MACA Interquip Mintrex (MIQM) who are part of the Theiss Group have been appointed study manager for Larvotto Resources’ (ASX: LRV) NSW Hillgrove gold and antimony project’s definitive feasibility study (DFS). MIQM will assume overall supervision of the ongoing metallurgical test work program currently underway at Independent Metallurgical Operations (IMO) and design modifications and detailed costings required to ensure optimal performance and production from the 500,000tpa Hillgrove processing plant. Larvotto managing director Ron Heeks says the company is looking forward...

Recycling e-waste could meet a significant portion of global metal demand, supplying up to 10% of copper and 57% of palladium, while reducing reliance on mining and mitigating supply chain risks from unstable regions.

Successful recovery of tin and palladium from electronic waste

Successful recovery of tin and palladium from electronic waste MTM Critical Metals (ASX: MTM) has achieved successful results extracting metals from electronic waste (e-waste) using Flash Joule Heating (FJH). This expands the list of recoverable metals to gold, silver, copper, tin and palladium, confirming the versatility of FJH in efficiently extracting multiple metals from e-waste. This was achieved without the use of toxic acids, recovering approximately 86% of the tin and 82% of palladium content from printed circuit boards (PCBs), a common...

Harnessing the sun’s potential in mid-stream silicon processing

Harnessing the sun’s potential in mid-stream silicon processing

Harnessing the sun’s potential in mid-stream silicon processing In the second instalment of the Australian Mining Review’s critical minerals series, we speak with Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub manager Lucy O’Connor, ANSTO high purity quartz project manager Neilesh Syna and ANSTO high purity quartz project technical lead Robert Fowles for a dive deep into emerging mid-stream processing pathways for silicon in order to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Deployment of solar power is essential to the success of Australia’s energy transition. The nation stands to be a leader in this space, as we are equipped with the vast solar resources needed to meet global demands. However, the country is entirely reliant on overseas supply chains to produce...

Rio Tinto’s intention to expand its lithium portfolio is apt, as double-digit growth in lithium demand is forecast over the next decade, according to the company.

Rio Tinto eyes Arcadium Lithium acquisition

Rio Tinto eyes Arcadium Lithium acquisition Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has approached Arcadium Lithium (ASX: LTM) for a potential acquisition of the leading global lithium chemicals producer. The approach is non-binding and there is no certainty that any transaction will be agreed to or will proceed. Arcadium Lithium’s ASX shares jumped 44% on Monday, following the announcement. The lithium producer remains focused on executing its strategic vision and pathway to significant growth, as set forth in its recent Investor Day presentation in September 2024. In the presentation, Arcadium Lithium president...

(Image source: UNSW) Food waste costs the Australian economy around $36.6b each year and accounts for about 3% of our annual greenhouse gas emissions, according to UNSW.

Next-gen batteries using food-based acids hit sustainability sweet spot

Next-gen batteries using food-based acids hit sustainability sweet spot A novel battery component that uses food-based acids found in sherbet and winemaking could make lithium-ion batteries more efficient, affordable and sustainable, according to new research out of UNSW. A prototype, developed and patented by UNSW chemists, reduces environmental impacts across its materials and processing inputs while increasing energy storage capability. UNSW Science lead researcher Professor Neeraj Sharma says the research team is optimising a single-layer pouch cell, similar to what you’d use in a mobile phone, only smaller. “We’ve...

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) A drone taking flight within the study area.

Bravus Mining and Resources takes groundwater monitoring to new heights at the Carmichael mine

Bravus Mining and Resources takes groundwater monitoring to new heights at the Carmichael mine Bravus Mining and Resources' high-tech approach to groundwater research near the Carmichael mine in central Queensland has earned national recognition in a prestigious industry award. The regional Queensland business has been named a finalist in the Excellence in Environmental Management and Sustainability category at the 2024 Australian Mining Prospect Awards for applying military-grade drone technology to discover and protect previously unknown groundwater springs. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says the company has partnered with Eco Logical Australia to add multispectral and thermal imaging to...

Komatsu says that while the company is global, its heart remains in the local regions it serves.

Komatsu Australia named Finalist in the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards

Komatsu Australia named Finalist in the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards Komatsu Australia has been named as a finalist for the ISPT Investment in Brisbane Award 2024 as part of the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. This award highlights businesses that have made strategic investments in Brisbane, Queensland, contributing to the city’s future growth and development. The nomination reflects Komatsu Australia’s strong and ongoing commitment to the Brisbane region, which has been an integral part of its story since 1978. Komatsu says its continued investment reinforces its belief in Brisbane as a key hub for economic activity and customer support...

(Image source: Jamie Kidston/ANU) ANU research fellow Michael Anenburg.

Extinct volcanoes a ‘rich’ source of rare earth elements

Extinct volcanoes a ‘rich’ source of rare earth elements Iron-rich magma entombed inside extinct volcanoes is likely abundant with rare earth elements, offering a new way to source these in-demand metals, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Rare earth elements are vital to the development of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies such as wind turbines. They are also found in smartphones, flat screen TVs, magnets and even trains and missiles. With more countries investing heavily in renewable energy technologies, the demand for rare earth elements continues to skyrocket, with demand for these elements expected...