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Meeka Metals begins ore sorting upgrade at Murchison

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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.

MinRes ships first ore from Lamb Creek

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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.

Metso expands lifecycle services model

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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.

Fortescue removes high-risk rodenticides from operations

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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.

The board of directors has formally approved the final investment decision (FID) to restart operations.

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Mothballed NT lithium operation to restart

Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) will bring its Finniss lithium operation back into production after securing restart funding.

Australian scientists lead quantum battery breakthrough

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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.

The issue comes as fuel prices have become more economically sensitive, with the Reserve Bank of Australia raising the cash rate to 4.10% on March 17.

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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.

Over half of BHP’s recent half year earnings were sourced from copper.

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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.

(Image source: Weir) The value of the agreement has not been disclosed.

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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.

Rio Tinto says activities will take place in parallel with ongoing collaboration with local communities and Native American Tribes as well as state-level permitting.

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Rio, BHP-backed US copper project clears major legal hurdle

Resolution Copper will move into its next phase after a lengthy legal battle over the transfer of land in Arizona came to an end.

Pan African set to acquire Emmerson for $311m

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Pan African set to acquire Emmerson for $311m

Pan African Resources will consolidate its ownership of the Tenant Creek project in the Northern Territory as part of an all-share acquisition of Emmerson Resources (ASX: ERM).