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Capturing PFAS chemical for better battery tech Technology developed at The University of Queensland (UQ) can remove harmful chemicals from water so they can be used in renewable batteries. Researchers at UQ’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology have made a filter which quickly and cleanly captures per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are synthetic chemicals used in consumer and industrial products because of their ability to resist heat, stains, grease and water, however, they have been linked to a range of potential human health problems. The filter contains a patented sorbent solution that uses...

Arcadium Lithium to put Mt Cattlin into care and maintenance in mid-2025 Arcadium Lithium (ASX: LTM) will suspend stage 4A waste stripping at its Mt Cattlin spodumene operation in WA given the continuing decline in spodumene prices. Additionally, Arcadium Lithium plans to place Mt Cattlin into care and maintenance after it completes stage three mining and ore processing in the first half of 2025. By placing Mt Cattlin into care and maintenance, operations can potentially resume when the market conditions become more favourable. Arcadium Lithium will continue to explore the viability of underground...

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GATES® MXG 4K & 5K Hydraulic Hoses Last Longer, Perform Better, Are More Flexible and Lighter, Perfect For Rugged Mining Applications Gates® MXG™ 4K and MXG™ 5K hydraulic hoses are engineered for long-lasting performance in rugged environments like mining. They are lighter and more flexible than traditional 4K & 5K spiral hoses, making them easy to transport and install. Their compact design also means they use less space where limited storage is available (force-to-bend is 25% better and OD is 5% smaller). The secret to their superior performance is the patented Xpiral™ construction, a new woven spiral construction method with four layers of high-tensile steel wire reinforcement. This leads to features such as: Tested to 1,000,000 impulse cycles (3 x...

Queensland invests $1m to boost critical minerals ESG standards The Queensland Government and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) have partnered to increase ESG capability, awareness and knowledge sharing within the state’s critical minerals sector. The Queensland Government will invest $1m, as part of the Queensland Critical Minerals Strategy, to establish a formal ESG Advisory Panel comprising representatives from government, industry, academia and the community. Key initiatives of the panel include reviewing domestic and international trends in ESG; baselining Queensland’s critical minerals industry ESG capability; developing capability uplift strategies, tools and guidance materials and establishing...

Genesis ahead of schedule at Laverton mill Mining and processing preparations for Genesis Minerals’ (ASX: GMD) Laverton mill re-start in WA are running ahead of schedule, enabling the company to capitalise on strong gold prices. The re-start is running six months ahead of schedule with re-start expected in October 2024, marking the first step in an accelerated growth strategy aimed at achieving a 325kozpa target. Following the progress, Genesis has increased its forecast FY25 production at Laverton to 35-35,000oz from 14-16,000oz. Total FY25 production outlook also increased to 190-210,000oz from 162-188,000oz. Genesis Minerals managing director Raleigh Finlayson says the expedited start of production...

Red 5 purchases Asra’s Tarmoola pastoral lease Asra Minerals (ASX: ASR) has executed a binding sale and purchases agreement for Red 5 Limited (ASX: RED) to acquire the Tarmoola pastoral lease, livestock and relevant equipment in the Goldfields, WA, for $3m cash. Asra will retain the exploration camp comprising the accommodation camp, kitchen, laundry, ablution facilities and access road, all located in an area approximately 10km2 and the subject of miscellaneous licence applications, 37/271 and 37/272, currently with the WA Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Department (DEMIRS). Proceeds from the sale will be used to support Asra’s upcoming exploration and drilling campaign across both its Mt Stirling and Kookynie gold projects....

Sandvik-BHP partnership on Jansen potash mining systems in Canada BHP has awarded Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions a major contract for three additional underground continuous mining systems for its Jansen potash Stage 2 project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The Jansen project has the potential to be the largest potash-producing mine in the world. This contract follows several years of close collaboration and the ongoing execution of the Jansen potash Stage 1 project, for which BHP awarded Sandvik a contract to supply four potash underground continuous mining systems in 2022. Deliveries of the systems for...

Anglo American mine rescue teams to compete on world stage From September 13 to 20, two Anglo American teams are set to compete at the 60th International Mines Rescue Competition in Colombia, Brazil. In October 2023, the company’s team from the Grosvenor and Moranbah North mines won first and second place, respectively, at the competition. This marks the third consecutive time the Moranbah North mine rescue team has competed at an international level, having previously competed in the US in 2022 and Russia in 2018. The Grosvenor team debuted on the...

Liontown produces more than 10kt of spodumene concentrate from Kathleen Valley Liontown Resources (ASX: LTR) has produced more than 10kt of spodumene concentrate since beginning operations at its Kathleen Valley lithium project in WA. The concentrate produced to-date has a weighted average grade of 5.2% lithium oxide and the concentrate stockpile is currently split between site and port. Around half of the stockpile is already at the port with the remaining to be progressively transported to the port ahead of first shipment planned for September. Liontown managing director and chief executive Tony Ottaviano commented on the milestone. [caption id="attachment_34400" align="alignright"...

Pilbara Minerals makes a difference through community grants program Community programs and projects aimed at enhancing education and community resilience in the Pilbara have received a funding boost through Pilbara Minerals’ (ASX: PLS) community grants program. This program is part of Pilbara Minerals’ commitment to making a difference in the world by supporting grassroots community initiatives. The funding will support projects such as the remote art school at Strelley, the Hedland Economic Forum, a trauma care workshop for 21 local emergency services volunteers and a program to develop...