NewsProjects & Operations Billion-dollar copper project to deliver local benefits The Queensland Government has declared the proposed $2.3b Eva copper mine a large resource project under the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017.
NewsTechnology & Innovation MCA pushes for $13m AI trial proposal The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has asked the Federal Government to fund a three-year pilot program to embed AI into environmental regulatory decision-making.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Deep sea mining talks deadlocked International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council negotiations have concluded without the adoption of an agreed upon mining code and without any mining approvals being granted.
InternationalNews Japan and South Korea accelerate nuclear growth The Middle East conflict is reinforcing energy security as a central pillar of power planning in Japan and South Korea.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Global energy crisis now ‘largest in history’ Long gone are the days of sub dollar prices at the bowser.
NewsProjects & Operations Meeka Metals begins ore sorting upgrade at Murchison Meeka Metals (ASX: MEK) has commenced installation of an ore sorting facility at its Murchison gold project in WA, targeting increased processing capacity and higher gold production.
NewsProjects & Operations MinRes ships first ore from Lamb Creek Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has delivered first ore on ship from its Lamb Creek iron ore project in WA’s Pilbara region.
NewsTechnology & Innovation Metso expands lifecycle services model Metso has reported increased demand in its Life Cycle Services (LCS) offering for pumps as mining operators shift towards long-term service-based equipment models.
NewsProjects & Operations Fortescue removes high-risk rodenticides from operations Fortescue has removed second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARS) from its operations, in a move to reduce risks to native wildlife, including threatened species such as the Northern Quoll.
NewsProjects & Operations Mothballed NT lithium operation to restart Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) will bring its Finniss lithium operation back into production after securing restart funding.
NewsTechnology & Innovation Australian scientists lead quantum battery breakthrough Australian scientists have made a significant leap forward in energy storage technology with the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery.