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Saunders International awarded $9.3m contract from Ampol Saunders International (ASX:SND) has been awarded a $9.3m contract from Ampol to deliver a new fuel storage tank at its Lytton refinery in the Port of Brisbane. Work includes the design and construction of a new 31m wide and 20m high jet fuel storage tank. It will comply with the strict quality assurance requirements associated with the storage and distribution of aviation fuels to airports. The refinery will continue to operate throughout the construction phase and Saunders will work closely with Ampol’s operational team to optimise planning and ensuring the market continues to receive high-quality fuels throughout the project. The contract forms part of...

Ardea Resources signs MoU for Kalgoorlie nickel project Ardea Resources (ASX:ARL) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sumitomo Metal Mining, Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsui & Co for the Kalgoorlie nickel project (KNP). Sumitomo is a pre-eminent Japanese nickel-cobalt laterite development and production company and in partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsui & Co — Japan’s two largest trading houses — will form the consortium. Under the MoU, the companies will work together to negotiate a binding agreement to complete the Goongarrie hub definitive feasibility study, make a final investment decision and secure project development funding for the KNP. Ardea chief executive and managing director Andrew Penkethman welcomes the...

Westgold Resources to not increase Musgrave Minerals offer Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) has decided not to increase its offer for the takeover of Musgrave Minerals (ASX:MGV) following a better offer from Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS). In early June, Westgold announced an all-scrip off-market takeover offer for all the outstanding shares in Musgrave Minerals with an implied value of $177.3m or 30¢ per share. Musgrave shareholders were to receive one fully paid ordinary Westgold share for every 5.37 Musgrave shares held. At the time, Westgold said the combination of the companies consolidates both groups’ regional assets into a larger scale, more profitable and highly investable WA-focused gold miner. Westgold managing director Wayne Bramwell...

Southern Star Exploration signs agreement with TLaWC for Greater Fosterville exploration Southern Star Exploration has signed an agreement with the Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) for future exploration work over the Greater Fosterville exploration licence application 7795 (ELA7795) in Victoria. The agreement defines the terms and conditions that Southern Star must adhere to when undertaking exploration on the part of the exploration licence that falls within TLaWC’s native title claim area. This agreement is the first of its kind between TLaWC and a mineral exploration company. Together with a recently signed agreement with the Dja Dja Wurrung traditional owners, this is the final agreement required by the Victorian Government...

Resourcing Tomorrow - Accelerating the Energy Transition Event Description: Resourcing Tomorrow is focused on accelerating the energy transition. As Europe’s largest mining and energy event dedicated to global sustainability goals, Resourcing Tomorrow brings together 2000+ key players from mining and energy companies, investors, brokers and exchanges, educators, government, regulators, suppliers and operators from around the world to benefit from insightful content, grow relationships and to do business at London’s Business Design Centre from November 28 - 30, 2023. Learn from over 250 mining leaders, energy experts and resource professionals who will share their expertise and knowledge in the three simultaneous conference theatres. View the conference program here. The Resourcing Tomorrow Theatre will cover energy transition, environmental resilience, decarbonisation, ESG and...

International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) Collaborating on trends in mining, investment and innovation towards a sustainable future Event Description The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) is where global mining leaders collaborate on trends in mining, investment and innovation towards a sustainable future. As Australia's largest and most influential mining event, IMARC creates a global conversation, mobilises the industry for collaboration and attracts some of the greatest leaders in the mining, investment and technology industries for three days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking. As industries across the world strive to achieve net zero targets, IMARC returns...

Primero Group has been awarded a $973m engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) for its KCGM growth project in WA. The execution of the contract follows and extensive program of work to define the scope, cost and schedule of the project. Under the EPC contract, Primero will be responsible for the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the process plant. In January 2022, Primero participated in a competitive early contractor involvement (ECI) program and worked with Northern Star to develop a technically superior design that will bring operating benefits to the Fimiston processing plant. Following the ECI program, Primero was engaged to undertake further value engineering and scope development. Primero managing director Michael Gollschewski said...

Recruitment Process Outsourcing - Adapted to your resourcing needs Adaptive Resourcing is a talent advisory and recruitment outsourcing business based in West Perth. Over the last 10 years, the business has set a benchmark for innovative recruitment ideas using a unique model to offer a genuine alternative to more traditional recruitment agencies. One of the services Adaptive offers in the mining space is recruitment process outsourcing or RPO. RPO is often considered a behemoth – a large contractually exhausting and financially expensive piece of work that is only reserved for large companies. Adaptive Resourcing are very proud to promote RPO as a fast, efficient, and inexpensive solution to meet any company’s resourcing needs. Proudly Supporting Mount Gibson Iron Adaptive Resourcing...

Avenira signs mining agreement with Arruwurra Aboriginal Corporation Avenira (ASX:AEV) and Arruwurra Aboriginal Corporation have signed an agreement allowing Avenira to continue developing the Wonarah phosphate project in the Northern Territory. The agreement gives Avenira continuous support for the project while delivering confidence to the Arruwurra members regarding sustainable commercial outcomes, social benefits and cultural matters. Additionally, it provides a strong commitment to create mutual benefits while respecting the traditional lands, activities, values and rights of Arruwurra members. Avenira chairman and chief executive officer Brett Clark said he is pleased to have reached an agreement and will continue to respect the land. “We will continue to respect the...

Sugarloaf project funded by CRC grant iTech Minerals (ASX:ITM) has received $1.1m in funding for the Sugarloaf battery anode material project in South Australia. Of the grant, 46% will come from CRC-Projects and 54% will be funded by iTech and partners on an equal contribution basis. The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Projects Program supports industry-led collaborations between industry, researchers and the community. Initially, the grant will focus on the production of a high-grade graphite concentrate from Sugarloaf and then progress to purification and spheroidisation to produce uncoated purified spherical graphite. iTech is also working with The Sustainable Minerals Processing Group at The Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia...

Juno Minerals signs MoU to access capacity at Esperance Port Juno Minerals (ASX:JNO) has executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Southern Ports Authority (SPA) for access to capacity in the iron ore circuit at Esperance Port.   Under the MoU, Juno will work with the Esperance Port on key deliverables to seek an allocation of 1.5mtpa capacity through the iron ore circuit.   Logistics supply chain requirements to accelerate the development of the Mount mason direct shipping ore (DSO) hematite project is now complete.   Additionally, minor works were also identified at the Esperance Port to facilitate shed space and access, which will be designed and costed.   Production for the...