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Macmahon reappointed Dawson South mining contractor Macmahon (ASX: MAH) has been reappointed as the mining contractor at Anglo American’s Dawson South project in Queensland. The Dawson South project forms part of the Dawson Mine, a large open cut metallurgical and export thermal coal mine as well as one of Australia’s longest established coal mines. Macmahon will continue to provide open cut mining services using its current workforce, including load and haul, and equipment maintenance. The spending requirements and capital intensity for this work are significantly lower following the sale of Macmahon’s Dawson South equipment fleet earlier this year. While an...

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CSI Mining Services begins Queensland operations CSI Mining Services, a subsidiary of Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN), has begun operations in Queensland with the transport of bauxite ore for Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) Weipa operation. This contract marks CSI’s first project in Queensland, the first time operating at a bauxite mine site and the first time using multiple quad road trains. Mineral Resources chief executive mining service Mike Grey says it’s been a busy time for the company since being awarded the contract earlier in the year. “CSI has worked closely with Rio Tinto to transport the Kenworth C509 quad road trains from WA to...

Stanmore begins shutdown of Mavis Underground Stanmore Resources (ASX: SMR) announced it will begin halting mining operations at the Mavis Underground coal project in Queensland from the end of June 2024.  This follows a strategic review that determined the project, given its relatively short mine life, has proven to be uneconomic under current market conditions and coal prices.  The review cited comparatively higher costs driven by the challenging ramp-up and lower production volumes achieved to date.  The Mavis Underground pit, part of the larger Millenium project, will be closed and sealed, with the Millennium Complex as a whole expected...

ChemX begins early-stage commissioning of HiPurA® pilot plant ChemX Materials (ASX: CMX) has begun early-stage commissioning of the leach circuit within its HiPurA® high purity alumina (HPA) pilot plant in WA. The leach circuit is part of ChemX’s flowsheet and comprises the first part of the patented HiPurA® purification process. It takes the aluminous chemical feedstock and sufficiently upgrades its purity for the solvent extraction stage. The HiPurA® process produces HPA and high purity alumina cathode precursor salts for lithium ion batteries. It can produce above 4N (99.99%) pure HPA and is low in energy consumption compared to alternative technologies....

Celebrating women in the resources sector The careers of four women in Victoria’s resources sector are being celebrated by the Minerals Council of Australia with the aim to boost female participation in the State’s resources sector. At an awards ceremony held in Ballarat, the 2024 Victorian Women in Resources Awards highlighted four high-performing industry figures who will now go forward to the national Women in Resources Awards in September. S2 Resources’ (ASX: S2R) Fiona Czuczman was named the Exceptional Woman in Victorian Resources. She comes from a geology background and is currently working as a community relations professional. The Outstanding Trade...

Critical minerals tax credit in the works Consultation has begun for the Federal Government’s $13.7b production tax incentives. The production tax credits are designed to incentivise investment in renewable hydrogen, boost production of critical minerals and create jobs and opportunities for Australians. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the tax incentives are essential to the Future Made in Australia package in the Federal Budget. “The global energy transformation represents a golden opportunity for Australia and our production tax incentives will help us make the most of that opportunity,” he said. “Our production tax incentives will unlock...

De Grey to expand Hemi gold De Grey Mining (ASX: DEG) will expand operations at its Hemi gold deposit in WA following strong results from recent drilling. New results extend mineralisation at the Eagle zone by 200m, with mineralisation still open down plunge and along strike. Discovery and resource extension drilling will continue within the Hemi area and at regional targets. Gorrion and Antwerp will see continued exploration with reverse circulation drilling. De Grey exploration general manager Phil Tornatora says this supports the expansion at Hemi. “Further significant intercepts continue to extend Eagle at depth,” he said. “In addition to potential resource increases,...

BHP on track for 2050 net-zero target BHP (ASX: BHP) reports it is on track to reach its 2030 decarbonisation target, with net-zero operations expected by 2050. BHP expects a 30% reduction in operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and has already reduced FY2023 emissions by 30% below the FY2020 baseline. BHP plans to reach its targets through decarbonisation efforts in mining operations and steelmaking and shipping value chains. BHP climate vice president Graham Winkelman says emissions reduction may not be linear. “As we grow to meet increasing demand for our commodities, the pathway to...