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New Acland Coal extends funding of PCYC Oakey Connect program A substantial funding extension from New Hope Group’s (ASX: NHC) New Acland Coal will allow the PCYC Oakey Connect program to continue to support the region’s young people for another two years. New Acland Coal, which has been supporting social and community projects throughout the Darling Downs for more than 20 years, will invest another $360,000 to fully fund the vital program. Two years ago, New Acland...

NSW’s new planning framework to fast-track clean energy future The NSW Government has developed a new Renewable Energy Planning Framework to promote faster planning decisions, provide investment certainty for industry and host communities and boost economic benefits for regional communities. The framework includes a suite of guidelines and tools that will play an important role in supporting the NSW Government’s legislated Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and emissions reduction targets. According to the NSW Government, while there is broad support for renewable energy across the state, there have increasingly been calls from local communities for greater certainty and transparency on how renewable...

Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising plant International Graphite (ASX: IG6) has secured funding to construct the first purpose-built commercial graphite micronising plant in Australia. The company has entered into a funding agreement with the WA Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI) on behalf of the WA Government for $4.5m. International Graphite managing director and chief executive Andrew Worland says the company is excited to be pushing ahead with the construction of the new plant at Collie....

Lynas: Australia's first rare earths processing plant opens Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has officially opened the Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) processing plant in Kalgoorlie, WA. The new Lynas plant will create around 115 direct jobs in the Goldfields region by processing ores from the nearby Mt Weld mine to create a mixed rare earth carbonate. This...

Liontown sets its sights on long-term lithium Liontown Resources (ASX: LTR) has updated its Kathleen Valley production guidance for H2 FY25 in an attempt to better adapt to a low-price lithium environment. The company’s revised mine plan is designed to deliver 2.8mtpa production rate from the end of FY27, with a focus on high margin tonnes and expected reduction in development and fixed costs. Liontown managing director and chief executive Tony Ottaviano says when market conditions change, companies need to quickly adapt to meet the market. “Through the business optimisation work done by our team, the revised mine plan and guidance...

Solar Lighting for Smarter Mining HIGHLUX provides solar lighting solutions designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the Australian mining industry. Our solar products provide reliable, high-performance lighting in hot dusty and cyclone-prone environments. Our solutions are cost-effective, fast to deliver and safe and easy to install and maintain. Tough & Reliable Solar Lighting for Safety & Amenity  Mining companies prioritise safety and comfortable living conditions for their remote staff during shifts as well as during downtime at camp, and recognise lighting plays a vital role in achieving this objective. HIGHLUX has supplied lighting solutions to mines in every Australian state, including lighting for entry gates, roads, bus drop-off zones, light-vehicle parking, pathways and shelters in mining camps. In mine...

NMR acquires advanced Queensland gold projects for $18.9m Native Mineral Resources (NMR) (ASX: NMR) has signed an agreement with Collins St Convertible Note to acquire a suite of advanced, near-production gold projects in northern Queensland as part of a deed of company arrangement approved by creditors. The $18.9m deal includes the Far Fanning and Black Jack deposits. Positioned in the mineral-rich Ravenswood-Charters Towers region, the acquisition provides extensive exploration potential, a clear path to gold production and significant upside through resource growth opportunities. NMR managing director Blake Cannavo comments on the agreement....

Equinox Resources: high-grade antimony at Alturas Rock chip samples from Equinox Resources (ASX: EQN) Alturas antimony project in British Columbia, Canada, have returned ultra-high-grade assays, notably 69.98% antimony. The company has increased its total land holding interests to 6.31km2 on the Alturas project. Historically, 105t of antimony ore, averaging 57.20% antimony has been sold from the Alps-Alturas antimony mine on this property. Since the execution of the option agreement for the Alturas project, the price for antimony has reached $54,000 (US$36,000) per metric ton...

Sumitomo gives drilling at Speewah fluorite project nod of approval Tivan Limited (ASX: TVN) has commenced its first phase of drilling at the Speewah fluorite project in WA, with contractor DDH1 Drilling beginning diamond drilling earlier this week. This follows on from the pre-feasibility study completed in July this year that assessed the viability of a mining and processing operation of fluorite ore to produce acid grade fluorspar. A detailed phased drill plan including exploration, resource extension, metallurgical testwork, geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling then ensued, with Tivan commencing ground-disturbing works to facilitate the drill plan three weeks ago. Tivan executive chairman Grant Wilson says the...

Record jobs growth in WA resources, as first seismic data is unveiled Western Australia has experienced its seventh consecutive year of jobs growth, thanks to the State’s strong resources sector. In FY24, the sector employed 134,871 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, supported by mineral and petroleum sales of $238b. The State also led the nation in exploration investment with $2.58b spent in FY24 or 62% of the national spend. Key exploration targets included critical minerals such as lithium, rare earths (which achieved record spending levels), nickel/cobalt and copper. WA Premier Roger Cook says the State’s economic management of the resources...

Metso: efficient fine and ultra-fine particle recovery Metso is expanding its flotation portfolio with modular Concorde Cell™ Plant Units, a new solution consisting of prefabricated and pre-installed containerised units, which streamlines the setup process and minimises on-site installation work. Metso flotation and thickening product manager Tatu Miettinen comments on the advancement. “Concorde Cell™ Plant Units feature a complete sampling and automation portfolio, along with a modular basic design that conveniently accommodates add-ins,” he said. “This flexibility allows for tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of our end customers and EPCMs alike.” Metso launched the groundbreaking Concorde Cell™ flotation technology...