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(Image source: Teach For Australia) The funding will enable Teach For All to support more than 500 teachers in the upcoming academic year.

Alcoa Foundation contributes $1.8m to Teach For All

Alcoa Foundation contributes $1.8m to Teach For All Alcoa Foundation will be contributing $1.8m across three years to Teach For All to expand mental health support and wellbeing initiatives in classrooms, communities and organisations. This funding will support the launch of new teacher wellbeing initiatives across three continents through support for Teach For Australia, Ensina Brasil and Teach For America. Through programming and research, Teach For All and its partners have found that teacher wellbeing is essential for attracting and retaining educators as well as enhancing their effectiveness. A 2021 study involving the...

(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...

(Image source: Scania) Regroup managing director Michael Still and Scania chief executive Christian Levin signing the agreement.

Scania’s autonomous trucks make global debut

Scania’s autonomous trucks make global debut Scania and Regroup will launch the world’s first fleet of autonomous in-pit mining trucks at the Butcherbird mine in WA’s Pilbara. The fleet of 11 autonomous rigid G 560 8x4 tippers – which will transport manganese ore and waste material – is targeting commencement of operations in 2025. Compared to a traditional mining fleet, these vehicles are expected to deliver improved productivity, reduce carbon intensity through improved fuel efficiency, enhance safety and lower costs. Scania Australia managing director Manfred Streit commented on the milestone. “Scania in Australia has been working closely with several...

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...

The funding will be used for a feasibility study in the Bowen Basin.

QRC funding supports net zero future

QRC funding supports net zero future The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed funding under the State Government’s Regional Economic Futures Fund (REFF) to examine the use of former mine sites for renewable energy products. QRC chief executive Janette Hewson says the funding will be used for a feasibility study to determine how wind and solar can be used on mined land in the Bowen Basin. “Queensland’s resources sector has an international reputation as a world leader in post-mining land use and this project will build on this to understand social and community benefits from alternative land uses,” she said. “$500,000 provided through...

(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...

South32 (ASX: S32) owns 86% of Worsley Alumina, an integrated bauxite mining and alumina refining operation in the southwest of WA.

Current risks to Australia’s $18b per year aluminium industry

Current risks to Australia’s $18b per year aluminium industry Australia’s aluminium industry is calling for competitive energy and designated critical minerals status to access global capital and overcome excessive red tape. The closure of a single bauxite mine in WA that employs 600 people can lead to the loss of 10,000 indirect jobs and a $2.7b reduction to GDP, according to latest modelling by the Australian Aluminium Council (AAC). In the Council’s report, Economic Contribution of the Vertically Integrated Australian Aluminium Industry, research has found that the nation’s vertically-integrated aluminium industry contributes $18b a year...

(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...