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Honeywell to boost production and efficiency at Eneabba Honeywell has announced its integrated controls and safety system (ICSS) will be designed and implemented at Iluka Resources’ (ASX: ILU) Eneabba refinery to create a safer environment for workers and boost efficiency. Located in WA, the $1.8b refinery will be Australia’s first fully integrated rare earth refinery and will produce rare earth oxides essential to defence systems, electric and hybrid vehicles, robotics, sustainable energy technologies and consumer, industrial and agriculture applications. The site will benefit from the use of...

Sandvik wins its largest ever BEV fleet order South32 (ASX: S32) has ordered 22 battery-electric vehicles from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions as part of a 42 strong underground equipment fleet. The fleet will be delivered to South32’s greenfield Hermosa critical minerals project in the US. Sandvik’s president Mats Eriksson said that the company is proud to contribute to an increased supply of critical minerals and support the continued electrification and decarbonisation of the resource sector. “Lower fuel expenses and maintenance costs coupled with longer equipment lifespan will enable a more efficient, economical and sustainable operation at Hermosa,” he said. South32’s Hermosa site, located in...

Westgold to massively increase production at Higginsville Westgold Resources (ASX: WGX) has announced plans to expand its existing 1.6Mtpa Higginsville processing plant to 2.6Mtpa. The Higginsville expansion plan (HXP) would increase the steady state gold production at the site, located in WA, from 87,000 ounces per annum to between 122,000 and 160,000 ounces per annum. Westgold’s chief executive and managing director Wayne Bramwell said that the company’s strategy is to drive its cost base lower and increase free cash generation and improving outputs. “An expanded, lower cost 2.6Mtpa Higginsville mill will also enable greater resource development opportunities across the Southern Goldfields...

Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve: Australia’s move to independence The Australian Government has pledged an initial investment of $1.2b to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals for Australia. The move follows China placing export restrictions on several critical minerals in response to the US imposed tariffs on Chinese goods. China currently dominates the global critical mineral supply chain being the top producer of 30 of the 50 minerals considered critical. Australia has major deposits of various critical minerals and rare earths, however, almost the entirety of the processing of...

WA Government funds to unlock new exploration opportunities The WA Government has announced that it is allocating $11.2m in funding to the successful applicants of its 31st round of the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS). The EIS aims to encourage exploration for the long-term sustainability of the resource sector by helping overcome the financial barriers that early-stage projects often face. The latest round of funding will support 77 projects across WA, 49 projects of which will receive a total of $7.8m to support drilling programs. There are also 25 geophysics ventures that will receive $3.2m and three energy analysis program (EAP)...

Apollo Hill delivers lustrous drilling results Saturn Metals (ASX: STN) have announced notable drilling results from its flagship Apollo Hill gold project that indicates significant potential for future growth. The announcement includes results from 41 drill-holes and 8,816m of assays from drilling completed at the site. Highlights of the results include: 41m at 1.92g/t gold from 248m including 10m at 4.12g/t gold from 268m 21m at 1.79g/t gold from 116m including 8m at 4.05g/t gold from 123m These results will contribute towards a second mineral resource estimate (MRE) upgrade, a maiden ore reserve and a pre-feasibility study later this year....

Cosmo Metals expanding operations in NSW Cosmo Metals (ASX: CMO) has announced that it has acquired the highly prospective Bingarra and Nundle gold, antimony and copper projects in northern NSW along the Peel Fault. The company’s focus now moves to implementing its exploration strategy across the projects, spanning approximately 743km2 across the New England Orogen region. The New England Orogen extends from northern NSW along the eastern coast of Australia and up to Townsville in Northern Queensland. The region hosts globally significant orebodies including the nearby Hillgrove gold-antimony deposit and the Mt Morgan gold-copper deposit in Queensland. Both high-density light...

Alcoa goes dollar for dollar with donations for Foodbank Peel Alcoa (ASX: AAI) are calling football fans to help tackle food insecurity in the Peel Region of WA by partaking in the 2025 Peel Thunder Charity Game Day. The event will run on the 10th of May this year and will help raise essential funds and food donations for Foodbank Peel. This will be the second year that the company has committed to matching fan donations dollar for dollar to double the impact and provide essential groceries to families and individuals in need. It...

Fortescue to charter new ammonia-powered ore carrier Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has signed an agreement with Bocimar to charter a new green ammonia-powered vessel. This agreement aligns with the progress both companies are making to decarbonise the shipping industry. Bocimar is a division of CMB.TECH, a diversified group striving to decarbonise the maritime industry, that owns and operates bulkers that transport coal and iron ore. Fortescue is anticipating the delivery of the 210,000 dwt Newcastlemax vessel by the end of 2026. This vessel will become a crucial element in the shipment of iron ore from the Pilbara to Fortescue’s international customer base. The highly...

Celebrating a century of Caterpillar This month, leading Cat® dealer WesTrac celebrated dual milestones, 100 years since the inception of Caterpillar® and 35 years of partnership. The first iteration of Cat machines was delivered in 1913 to NSW when Holt Manufacturing Company showcased tractors and harvesters to local farmers. The machines proved to be so popular that the business secured a position in the Australian market. The Caterpillar brand was born on the 15th of April 1925 following the merge of Holt Manufacturing Co and C.L. Best Gas...