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Australian Pacific Coal Limited (ASX: AQC) has placed orders for critical equipment and long lead items, including underground conveyor systems, as it works towards restarting the Dartbrook mine in Hunter Valley, NSW. With the company targeting coal production mid this year, drawdowns have commenced from its $90m (US$60m) debt facility in January with Dartbrook coal’s sole marketing agent Vitol Asia Pte Ltd. Materials for the refurbishment of the above ground coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) and train load out have also been ordered and, as of 8 March, the Dartbrook JV which comprises AQC (80%, via subsidiaries) and Tetra Resources Pty Ltd (20%, via subsidiaries) has $29m (US$19m) in cash balance. AQC interim chief executive Ayten Saridas says this…

An industry-leading approach to diversity and inclusion has resulted in two awards for Anglo American at the prestigious 2024 QRC/WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women in Queensland. Anglo American – which operates five steelmaking coal mines in the Bowen Basin – took out the award for Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance for a suite of programs designed to drive female leadership. The Inclusion and Diversity Champion in Queensland Resources award went to Anglo American workplace support manager Kanae Dyas who pioneered a program dedicated to supporting women while committing to zero tolerance of bullying, sexual harassment or discrimination. Rockhampton dragline operator Vanessa Southey, who works at Anglo American’s Dawson mine near Moura and is in her 40th year in the…

Queensland’s largest gold mine — the Ravenswood gold project— is set to operate for another 16 years following the recent renewal of four crucial mining leases. Not only does the renewal of the leases cement the long-term future for Ravenswood but it also paves the way for significant expansion with plans to increase processing from 2.5mtpa to 8.4mtpa. Located in North Queensland, the Ravenswood gold project is a cornerstone of the state’s economy, supporting more than 400 employees and partnering with suppliers from the region. Ravenswood Gold chief executive Brett Fletcher says the renewal of the mining lease is an exciting time for the company. “The renewal of our mining leases is another exciting and positive step forward for the…

Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) and Sichuan Yahua Industrial group have signed a three-year offtake agreement for the supply of spodumene concentrate from the Pilgangoora lithium operation in WA. Leading lithium chemicals company, Yahua is one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in the world. The company has strong connections across the lithium supply chain with customers including Tesla, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co, LG Energy Solutions and LG Chem. The first year of the agreement will see Pilbara Minerals supply 20kt of spodumene concentrate, with an option to supply an additional 60kt, for a total supply of 20kt to 80kt in 2024. In 2025, Pilbara Minerals will supply between 100kt to 160kt of spodumene concentrate with an initial supply of 100kt…

Thiess will be the first customer to take delivery of Toyota’s locally assembled EODev GEH2® hydrogen fuel cell stationary power generator. The 110kVA GEH2® generator was developed through partnership between Toyota Motor Europe and French firm EODev using Toyota fuel cell technology, the same one that powers the Mirai FCEV. Toyota aims to produce 28 GEH2® generators at its $3.27m Altona facility in Victoria this year – and up to 100 units over the next three years – for its mining, construction and events customers in Australia and New Zealand. Toyota Australia president and chief executive Matthew Callachor says this is a proud moment for the company. “This is a great day for us at Toyota and all of our…

Red Hawk Mining Limited (ASX: RHK) and MGM Bulk Pty Ltd have entered a partnership for the haulage of iron ore from the Blacksmith iron ore project in Pilbara, WA, to the Utah Point bulk handling facility in Port Hedland, WA. Through the pre-feasibility study (PFS) and definitive feasibility study (DFS) phases, MGM Bulk will provide a fleet of 150t ultra-quad trucks and drivers plus associated loading and other equipment and infrastructure for the Red Hawk 100%-owned project. Red Hawk managing director Steven Michael says the company is excited to work with the MGM Bulk team to establish a haulage strategy optimised for the Blacksmith project. “MGM Bulk’s operations in the Pilbara, centred around delivering iron ore into the Utah…

Hitachi Energy and BluVein have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the electrification of heavy haul mining fleets. This partnership will fast-track the development of a high-powered, fast and flexible charging system for surface and underground mines and quarries in Australia and across the world. Hitachi’s advanced power electronics and digital charging technologies will allow BluVein’s e-rail charging technology to deliver electricity safely and reliably to haul truck of up to 400mt while transporting materials. BluVein chief executive James Oliver says the partnership supports the company’s mission of delivering a dynamic connector to help reduce decarbonisation goals. “This MoU supports BluVein’s mission of partnering with a technology leader to deliver a universal dynamic connector that facilitates the removal…

Accelerate Resources (ASX: AX8) has executed a Native Title and Heritage Exploration Agreement (NTA) with the Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation over the Prinsep lithium project in WA. Located 15km south of Karratha, the Prinsep project is an advanced drill-ready exploration project and forms part of Accelerate’s Karratha lithium projects portfolio which encompasses 90km2 of prospective tenure. To date, mineralisation has been defined across two subparallel pegmatite zones, each measuring a width of more than 1.8km and widths up to 60m. Up to 2.06% lithium oxide has been encountered from rock chip assays. Field services company Terra Search has been contracted to complete an extensive soil sampling program over high priority areas of the Karratha lithium projects. Around 630 samples will be…

Manheim Industrial is an Australian leader in industrial auction services with operations in major global markets. Lennon Heavy Equipment has specialised in mining equipment sales for more than 50 years. Our team of experienced professionals are well-placed to maximise return for your assets. The next national mining equipment auction starts March 20. Manheim Industrial is set to run its next national mining equipment auction during March this year, in partnership with Lennon Heavy Equipment. Manheim’s multi-vendor online mining auction will take place between March 20-26 with extensive investment in marketing to both domestic and international buyers. With Lennon’s 50 years of servicing the mining industry and Manheim’s international scale, it’s a dynamic pairing that offers a bespoke solution for the…

Magmatic Resources (ASX: MAG) and FMG Resources — a subsidiary of Fortescue (ASX: FMG) — have executed farm-in and joint venture agreement at the Myall project. Located in central NSW, the project comprises of a continuous 244sqm tenement which covers the northern extension of the Junee-Narromine volcanic belt. It hosts significant porphyry-associated copper-gold mineralisation and has a mineral resource estimate of 110mt at 0.27% copper, 0.07g/t gold and 0.8g/t silver. Fortescue can earn an initial 51% interest in the Myall project by spending $6m in exploration across a four-year period. FMG can then earn an additional 24% interest (for a total interest of 75%) by spending an extra $8m in exploration over a further two years. During the initial earn-in…

A new lithium mined which recently opened in WA is set to boost the State’s credentials as a battery hub. Joint venture partners Covalent Lithium, Wesfarmers and Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) were congratulated by the State Government on the successful opening of the Mt Holland lithium mine and concentrator project. WA Premier Roger Cook, WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti and WA Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael were on site to celebrate the occasion. Located 110km southeast of Southern Cross in the Wheatbelt region, the Mt Holland lithium project consists of an open-cut mine and concentrator with a refinery currently being constructed in the Kwinana industrial area. The project has an expected cost of $2.6b and is supporting 1000…