Author: Samantha Bawden

‘Super fungi’ a greener pathway for critical minerals recovery

‘Super fungi’ a greener pathway for critical minerals recovery

Environmental engineers at The University of Queensland are growing fungal strains that extract critical minerals from mining waste while also helping to remediate sites.

IGO appoints interim chief financial officer

IGO appoints interim chief financial officer

IGO (ASX: IGO) general finance manager Ian Rowe has been appointed as interim chief financial officer as the company continues its search for Johan van Vuuren’s successor.

Metso secures contracts with key mining customers

Metso secures contracts with key mining customers

Metso has signed two multi-year life cycle services (LCS) agreements, including a 5-year contract with a copper producer in South America and a 4-year contract with a lead and zinc producer in Asia Pacific.

Technology inspired by bees could transform ore collection

Technology inspired by bees could transform ore collection

Researchers at Adelaide University have developed a robotic system inspired by bees and ants that has the potential to make mining safer, more efficient and more sustainable.

Australians file historic coal and gas exports case with the UN

Australians file historic coal and gas exports case with the UN

Ten Australians have filed a legal case with the United Nations (UN) claiming the Federal Government is violating their human rights by supporting coal and gas companies.

Contract awarded for Pilbara Ports’ project

Contract awarded for Pilbara Ports’ project

Jan De Nul Australia has been awarded the dredging contract for Pilbara Ports’ new $50m Zone 5 Bypass Channel project at the Port of Port Hedland.

Tivan advances Molyhil with investment pathway

Tivan advances Molyhil with investment pathway

Tivan (ASX: TVN) has established an investment pathway and strategic partnership framework with Sumitomo Corporation and ETFS Capital for its Molyhil tungsten project in the Northern Territory.

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BHP debuts electric haul truck trial

BHP debuts electric haul truck trial

BHP (ASX: BHP), in collaboration with Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and Caterpillar, launched a trial of two battery-electric haul trucks at its Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara.

Fortescue grows green shipping fleet

Fortescue grows green shipping fleet

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has signed an agreement with CMB.TECH to charter a fleet of ammonia-capable vessels as part of the company’s efforts to decarbonise its shipping operations.

PLS expedites Pilgangoora project with funding boost

PLS expedites Pilgangoora project with funding boost

PLS (ASX: PLS) has approved pre-final investment decision capital expenditure of about $175m to expedite the P2000 project at its Pilgangoora lithium operation in WA.

Mining magnate consortium wins Tahmoor sale

Mining magnate consortium wins Tahmoor sale

Privately-owned M Resources and its bidding partner GEAR have been confirmed as the winners of the sale of the Tahmoor coal mine in NSW.