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Advancing Mining Operations: Harnessing Automation for Dust Control Excellence In the realm of industrial mining, dust control stands as a persistent challenge with far-reaching implications. From environmental concerns to worker safety and operational efficiency, managing dust emissions remains a critical priority for mining companies across Australia. As the industry evolves, innovative solutions are increasingly necessary, with automation emerging as a key driver of progress. The complexity of mining operations presents unique challenges in dust control. Factors such as ore composition, weather conditions, and equipment operation contribute to the generation and dispersion of dust particles, requiring a multifaceted approach to mitigation. Traditional methods of dust control, often reliant on manual intervention and reactive measures, have proven inadequate for modern mining operations....

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Pilot plant begins first phase operations Pursuit Minerals’ (ASX: PUR) lithium carbonate pilot plant has begun the first phase of operations to produce lithium carbonate. Commissioning work has been completed and Pursuit will now begin operations with the overall goal of producing battery-grade lithium carbonate. The pilot plant will look to produce an initial sample batch using synthetic brine of around 50-100kg of product. The plant has been designed to run for both continuous and batch production for 12hrs per day at a utilisation rate of 91.5%. Evaporated brine, which is currently being sourced from the stage one drilling program, will be used to produce around two to...

Mineral Resources Perth headquarters receives green star certification After opening in June 2022, Mineral Resources’ (ASX: MIN) has received green star certification for its headquarters in Osborne Park, Perth. This building is the seventh in the state to receive six-star green star design and as built certification from Green Building Council Australia (GBCA). Certification from GBCA assesses the sustainability outcomes from the design and construction of new building or major refurbishments across management, emissions, land use and ecology, innovation, materials, indoor environment quality, water, transport and energy. The green star ratings encourage the industry to create building that are liveable, healthy, productive,...

Federal Government introduces Net Zero Economy Authority The Federal Government has introduced legislation to establish the Net Zero Economy Authority to promote orderly and positive net zero economic transformation for the country. Over the next four years, the Government will provide $53.3m each year (a total of $189.3m) to resource the authority. The authority will support the economy-wide net zero transformation that is underway by acting as a catalyst for private and public investment, major project development, job creation and transition, and skills and community development. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented on the authority. “The Net Zero Economy Authority...

Major mineralisation extensions discovered at Kempfield Two major mineralisation extensions have been discovered at Argent Minerals’ (ASX: ARD) Kempfield polymetallic project in NSW. The mineralised extension known as the Kempfield NW mineralised zone measures around 1.72km in length with an average width of 100m. This mineralisation is hosted within a gossanous barite lithology with the zone open to the west and northeast. The second extension, known as the Kempfield NE mineralised zone, spans a strike of 1km with an average width of 170m. Mineralisation is also hosted within a gossanous barite volcanic / meta-sediment unit with the zone remaining open to the...

Mineral Resources awards five-year contract to Buru Rehab Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has awarded a five-year contract to Buru Rehab for road maintenance and civil work at its Wodgina lithium mine in WA. Indigenous owned Buru Rehab provides professional mine rehabilitation and earthwork services, and owner George Todd says the company is excited with the work. “Along with civil works, Buru Rehab will undertake rehabilitation for MinRes’ exploration and mining activities, restoring the land and supporting it for future uses,” he said. Located 110km south of Port Hedland, Wodgina is one of the largest known...

Northern Territory mineral exploration spending reaches $228.1m in 2023 Mineral exploration spending in the Northern Territory shot up to $228.1m in 2023, a 14% increase on 2022’s figures of $199.9m. This 14% jump is well above the national average increase of 5%. The figure of $228.1m is the largest exploration figure the Northern Territory has seen in over 10 years and just shy of the highest expenditure ever recorded in the Norther Territory, which was $228.4m in 2011. The demand for critical minerals worldwide continues to drive the growth in exploration, with a large proportion of the increase attributed to lithium, rare...

Metro Mining begins 2024 production season at Bauxite Hills Metro Mining (ASX: MMI) has begun the 2024 production season at its Bauxite Hills mine in Queensland. Mining resumed on March 25 and ship loading is expected to begin on March 26. With the weakening of wet season conditions, operations will gradually restart over the coming days to ensure the safe operations of mining systems. Full operations are expected to resume by the beginning of April. Wet season programs have been executed and maintenance work on mobile equipment, fixed plant and marine vessels completed, with all assets now back at site. Two 90m barges have arrived at site, taking...

Pilbara Minerals and Ganfeng partner for 32ktpa lithium conversion plant Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) and Ganfeng have signed a binding term sheet to complete a joint feasibility study on a downstream lithium conversion plant. The feasibility study will consider a conversion plant that could produce around 32ktpa lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) of lithium chemicals along with a potential intermediate lithium chemical product. It will consider the operating costs, capital costs, fiscal incentives and overall economics of a potential lithium chemicals plant together with assessment of other factors including ESG, permitting timeline and supply chain logistics. Pilbara Minerals managing director and chief executive Dale Henderson commented...

Lithium Australia signs exclusive battery recycling agreement with Hyundai Envirostream Australia, a subsidiary of Lithium Australia (ASX: LIT), has signed an exclusive three-year recycling agreement with Hyundai Glovis. Part of the Hyundai Motor Group, Hyundai Glovis is a leading logistics provider which operates a distribution network for finished vehicles. During the initial three-year term, Envirostream will be the exclusive provider of provider of battery recycling services for all of Hyundai Glovis’ batteries in Australia. This agreement highlights Envirostream’s focus on accelerating growth in the collection of large format lithium-ion batteries. The total tonnage of energy storage systems (ESS) and electric vehicle (EV) batteries sold is projected to...