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Pilbara Minerals commissions world’s largest lithium ore sorter Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) has officially opened the new crushing and ore sorting facility at its Pilgangoora operation in WA. This crushing and ore sorting facility is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere and the largest in the world for lithium processing. It can sort more than 1000t of ore per hour. The milestone was marked by an official ceremony and ribbon cutting on site, with attendees including WA Energy Minister Reece Whitby, Northern Australian Infrastructure...

MinRes awards five-year contract to local Indigenous business Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has awarded a five-year contract to Indigenous-owned business Coolingah for the hire of three coaches to service the Wodgina lithium mine in WA. A fleet of 57-seat coaches recently arrived at Wodgina which will be used to transfer MinRes’ workforce across the mine site. MinRes general manager communities and heritage Heath Nelson says the partnership underscored the company’s commitment to fostering strong relationships with Indigenous businesses and supporting their growth and development. “We are proud of the close partnerships MinRes has formed...

Westgold and Karora complete merger Westgold Resources (ASX: WGX) and Karora Resources have completed their merger to create a leading mid-tier gold producer and international gold company. This follows Westgold’s acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Karora. Westgold managing director and chief executive Wayne Bramwell says this marks the next phase of Westgold’s evolution into a larger, unhedged and well-funded Australian gold producer. “Our value proposition is significantly enhanced with an expanded team, quality operating assets and an enviable pipeline of exploration prospects across two of Australia’s most productive gold fields,” he said. “The merger with Karora upsizes our WA operating...

WA CME: Agility needed for energy edge The WA Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) has released its report on risks to WA’s investment-readiness, highlighting the need for turnkey industrial areas. The Australian Venture Consultants report commissioned by the WA CME examined a range of industrial precincts in competing jurisdictions. The report found the lack of fully equipped strategic industrial areas (SIAs) was severely hampering WA’s ability to attract investment. WA CME chief executive Rebecca Tomkinson says the intense global competition in critical minerals and clean energy supply chains means that investment incentives and project-ready industrial precincts offer a significant competitive advantage. “One of the key factors hindering WA’s agility to respond to market needs and have projects up and...

BMA becomes naming rights partner of CQ Rescue BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has become the new naming rights partner of CQ Rescue, marking only the second time in CQ Rescue’s history that a naming rights partnership has been granted. Since 1996, BMA CQ Rescue has rescued, transferred and retrieved thousands of people. As a community helicopter provider, BMA CQ Rescue is available to residents, workers and visitors across Central Queensland, between Townsville and Rockhampton. BMA CQ Rescue general manager Lisa Martin welcomes the partnership that coincides with the first new helicopter arrival. “BMA’s unwavering support has...

Protective Coatings for the Mining Industry: Enhancing Durability and Efficiency In the rugged world of mining, equipment and infrastructure face relentless wear and tear. The extreme conditions of the industry demand solutions that not only protect but also enhance the longevity and efficiency of assets. This is where protective coatings come into play, offering a robust shield against the harshest elements and operational stresses. At Rhino Linings Australasia, we understand the unique challenges of the mining sector and provide top-notch protective coatings designed to meet these demands. The Importance of Protective Coatings in Mining Mining operations expose equipment and structures to abrasive materials, corrosive substances, and extreme temperatures. These conditions can significantly reduce the lifespan of machinery, leading to frequent...

The New Era of Pump Wear Technology The efficient operation of slurry pumps in the mining industry is critical, with pump wear technology playing a significant role in monitoring and maintaining pump performance. One innovative solution that is making waves in the industry is the KSB GIW® SLYsight technology. This advanced slurry pump wear monitoring technology is revolutionising the way pump wear is detected and managed, leading to improved pump performance and longer equipment lifespan. Understanding Slurry Pump Challenges The transportation of abrasive and corrosive mixtures in mining operations is the task of slurry pumps, but this duty inevitably results in considerable wear and tear on the equipment. These pumps face a rigorous demand that poses a significant challenge in...

Orica to halve Yarwun emissions Orica (ASX: ORI) announced a project to eliminate about 50% of greenhouse emissions at its Yarwun manufacturing facility in Queensland. By deploying tertiary abatement technology Orica expects to eliminate about 200,000t of carbon dioxide equivalent annually. The installation of two tertiary abatement reactors is expected to reduce Australia’s overall industrial chemical sector emissions by 4% and Queensland’s emissions for the same sector by about 16%, according to Orica. (Image source: Orica) Orica says this tertiary abatement will provide customers with lower carbon intensive products and enable...

First production achieved at Kathleen Valley The first spodumene concentrate has been produced at Liontown Resources’ (ASX: LTR) Kathleen Valley lithium project in WA. Following progressive commissioning of the process plant, ore has been processed through the entire crushing, milling and flotation circuit, culminating in first concentrate produced. Liontown will now focus on completing the remaining commissioning activities in the non-critical path areas of the plant and finishing construction of critical underground infrastructure. Full nameplate production of 3mtpa is expected by the end of Q1 2025 with lithium recoveries expected to be optimised over the next 12 to 18...

Poseidon pivots to gold Poseidon Nickel (ASX: POS) has identified promising gold targets at all three WA projects as the company looks towards production. A large gold anomaly was defined at Lake Johnston, following the terminated Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) deal. The 1.2km by 0.9km gold in soil anomaly remains open and untested by drilling. Gold rock chip samples at Windarra returned up to 0.37g/t gold and 12.9g/t gold. Windarra contains strike extensions to the main mineralised gold trend which controls nearby gold camps. A potential 6.5km gold corridor was also identified at Black Swan. A metal detecting program has recovered several small gold...