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Liebherr-Australia and Mineco deliver on new partnership Liebherr-Australia celebrated its new partnership with Mineco — an Australian-based mining services provide — with the handing over of a brand-new R 9150 excavator set to go to work at Mount Arthur coal mine in NSW. The commissioning of this excavator highlights Liebherr-Australia’s continued growth in the 150-tonne class mining segment in Australia and reinforces the company’s commitment to providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the Australian mining industry. Liebherr-Australia’s Mount Thorley branch will provide Mineco and its...

Metso launches next-gen cone crushers Metso is extending its Nordberg® HPe series™ to larger crushing capacities for both aggregates production and high-demand mining applications with the introduction of the HP600e, HP800e and HP900e cone crushers. Metso aggregates HP Cones product manager Ilkka Somero says the evolution of the cone crusher technology brings multiple benefits and presents a true step change in terms of performance, uptime, serviceability and application coverage. “We are excited to expand the Nordberg® HPe series and bring to market a wider offering of these high-performance crushers fit for different production purposes,” he...

Taruga taps into Thowagee Taruga Minerals (ASX: TAR) has launched field exploration at its newly acquired Thowagee Project in WA’s northern region, ushering the start of a promising new phase in the company's base and precious metals strategy. Located within a 416.5km² tenement package, Thowagee is surrounded by Taruga’s existing licence applications and includes the historically productive Thowagee mine. The former operation extracted polymetallic ore from hydrothermal quartz veins, with 1956 records indicating the recovery of 15.2t of lead and 5878g of silver. More recent historical sampling has revealed high-grade outcrop potential. Rock chip results have returned grades of...

Gallium confirmed in rare earths product at North Stanmore   Victory Metals (ASX: VTM) has confirmed the presence of gallium in its final mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) product from the North Stanmore clay-hosted rare earths and critical minerals project in WA. The announcement positions Victory as one of the most advanced gallium-focused projects in the country, with 358g/t gallium oxide confirmed in MREC produced during metallurgical testing. The company believes it is the first Australian operation to recover gallium in a final MREC product. Victory chief executive and director Brendan Clark says the achievement strengthens Australia's critical minerals...

MinRes transhipper fleet expands to four-strong Mineral Resources’ (ASX: MIN) transhipping operation at Onslow Iron has welcomed its newest addition, with the MinRes Rosily entering service as the fourth vessel in its growing fleet. The 123m, 20,000t capacity transhipper arrived in Exmouth in February before completing a successful testing and commissioning phase off the coast of Onslow. It now joins MinRes ships Airlie, Coolibah and Bundarra, all working to support the project’s staged ramp-up to its 35mtpa nameplate capacity. MinRes executive marine general manager Jeff Weber says the arrival marked another key step in the project’s delivery. “Our transhipping operation is an integral component of Onslow Iron’s innovative transport solution...

Isaac resources precinct fosters collaboration Construction has officially commenced on the $41.7m Isaac Resources Excellence Precinct, marking a major step toward building regional capability in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The project is set to deliver a purpose-built hub for training, research and industry collaboration in one of Australia’s most productive mining regions. Backed by $39.7m from the Queensland Government’s Resources Community Infrastructure Fund and $2m from the Federal Government, the precinct is being delivered by the Isaac Regional Council in partnership with the Resources Centre of Excellence and Country Universities Centre. The project’s goal is to foster a more skilled and diversified local workforce by supporting education, reskilling and applied research in areas such as mine rehabilitation and future land use....

Whitehaven ushers in 2025 graduates Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC) has officially welcomed its 2025 graduate intake, hosting a two-day induction in Gunnedah, NSW aimed at preparing the next generation of professionals for careers across its mining operations. 12 graduates have joined the business across a range of disciplines including engineering, operational technology, geology and environmental science. The event marked the start of Whitehaven’s two-year graduate program, which combines structured rotations with on-the-job learning and formal development sessions. Whitehaven’s graduate program is a structured initiative focused on developing future leaders through a combination of hands-on training and formal development. Graduates are rotated across sites and offices, where they’ll...

Regulatory changes for methane emissions reporting New regulatory changes could significantly increase the amount of methane emissions reported by coal mines, as well as make methane recovery and utilisation a more attractive option, according to a new study from The University of Queensland’s Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre (UQGET). The study, which was jointly written by a team from UQGET and Novus Fuels, examines a range of Bowen Basin coal mines using the new, more precise methane emission estimation methods that will soon...

Indigenous-owned tyre business lands milestone contract with MinRes Indigenous-owned and operated Irdiyamarnu Tyres Services has signed a five-year contract with Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) to provide essential tyre fitting services for MinRes operations, with the company’s initial support going towards the Onslow Iron project. Founded by the Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation (BTAC) with support from MinRes, the business marks a significant step in strengthening local Indigenous enterprises. Irdiyamarnu Tyres Services director Frances Hayes describes the partnership as having a notable positive impact for both the business and the broader Thalanyji community. “Through this partnership, Irdiyamarnu Tyres Services will play...

Federal Government backs green metals   The Federal Government has announced a $750m investment to drive the development of new technologies that will keep Australia’s metals manufacturing sector competitive on the global stage. Australia is already a leading exporter of high-quality alumina, aluminium, iron and steel, with metals exports contributing over $150bpa. This funding aims to add further value to the industry by supporting the adoption of low-emissions technologies and advanced manufacturing processes. The investment is part of the broader $1.7b Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund, unveiled in the 2024-25 Budget. It is designed to accelerate technological breakthroughs, fund pilot and demonstration projects and support innovations that can reduce emissions and modernise manufacturing infrastructure. A primary objective of the...