InternationalNews Japan and South Korea accelerate nuclear growth The Middle East conflict is reinforcing energy security as a central pillar of power planning in Japan and South Korea.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Global energy crisis now ‘largest in history’ Long gone are the days of sub dollar prices at the bowser.
NewsProjects & Operations Meeka Metals begins ore sorting upgrade at Murchison Meeka Metals (ASX: MEK) has commenced installation of an ore sorting facility at its Murchison gold project in WA, targeting increased processing capacity and higher gold production.
NewsProjects & Operations MinRes ships first ore from Lamb Creek Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has delivered first ore on ship from its Lamb Creek iron ore project in WA’s Pilbara region.
NewsTechnology & Innovation Metso expands lifecycle services model Metso has reported increased demand in its Life Cycle Services (LCS) offering for pumps as mining operators shift towards long-term service-based equipment models.
NewsProjects & Operations Fortescue removes high-risk rodenticides from operations Fortescue has removed second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARS) from its operations, in a move to reduce risks to native wildlife, including threatened species such as the Northern Quoll.
NewsProjects & Operations Mothballed NT lithium operation to restart Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) will bring its Finniss lithium operation back into production after securing restart funding.
NewsTechnology & Innovation Australian scientists lead quantum battery breakthrough Australian scientists have made a significant leap forward in energy storage technology with the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Fuel shortages force WA miner to halt operations Continuing fuel supply constraints tied to the war in Iran are impacting Australia’s exploration and mining sector, with smaller operators now halting operations.
NewsPeople & Workforce BHP CEO steps down as miner pivots to copper BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Mike Henry will step down on July 1 after six and a half years as chief executive, with Brandon Craig set to succeed him.
Industry FocusNews Weir wins supply contract in Namibia Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150tph crushing and screening plant for Bezant’s Hope and Gorob copper-gold project in Namibia.
