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IperionX and Aperam Recycling to create 100% recycled titanium supply chain IperionX (ASX:IPX) and Aperam Recycling, through its American entity ELG Utica Alloys, are partnering up to create a low-carbon 100% recycled titanium supply chain. ELG will supply clean titanium scrap metal and IperionX will use its patented titanium processing technologies to produce low-carbon titanium metal for a more sustainable and fully circular supply chain. IperionX chief executive Anastasios Arima is pleased to partner with ELG. “We are pleased to partner with ELG to advance a more sustainable 100% recycled US titanium supply chain,” he said. “This agreement with ELG provides the potential to unlock a secure, long-term supply of scrap titanium feedstock to create value for our customers with...

Queensland Government gives green light for Sconi project Australian Mines (ASX:AUZ) has been granted a mining lease from the Queensland Government for its Sconi project at Greenvale. Now that it has been given the green light, around 780 jobs will be on offer in North Queensland. The $1.4b Sconi project has a planned life of 30 years, processing two million tonnes of ore per year with the project planned for commissioning in 2028. Once operational, the open-cut mine and adjoining processing plant is expected to produce around 47,000t of nickel sulphate, 7000t of cobalt sulphate and 89t of scandium oxide. Queensland minister for resources Scott Stewart said the granting of...

Glencore’s $20b impact on the Australian economy Glencore contributed just under $20b to the Australian economy in 2022, according to the company’s latest report. The mining company is the largest Australian producer of coal, zinc, lead and cobalt, employing over 18,000 staff and contractors across its 24 mines and processing facilities. Glencore head of corporate affairs Cassandra McCarthy says the company is proud of its people who make a huge contribution to Glencore’s success. “When mining does well, Australians do well and our economy does well,” she said. “We should never take that for granted.” Glencore supports more than 7,000...

Consultants engaged for rare earth element processing plant ACDC Metals (ASX:ADC) has engaged industry-leading consultants to complete a rare earth element processing plant localisation study for the rare earth processing plant (REPP) in southeastern Australia. The localisation study builds on earlier scoping studies completed by Medallion Resources to include parameters specific to a potential Australian operation. Medallion’s study was completed for a North American setting and this updated study will reflect southeastern Australian operating conditions and supporting infrastructure. It will identify locations that are favourable to the infrastructure and services required for a rare earth element processing plant and optimise potential transport routes to and from market. National consultancy JBS&G Australia have...

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...