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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...

EQ Resources responds to growing tungsten demand EQ Resources (ASX: EQR) has entered five long-term offtake agreements for the next 24 months of production from its tungsten operations in Australia and Spain. Based on the current pricing for tungsten, the total value of these agreements is estimated to be $195m (US$124m), representing volumes of 470 containers, each container holding 20mt of 50% tungsten trioxide concentrate. These long-term offtake contracts have been executed with leading international tungsten consumers. EQR says the counterparties to these agreements are well-known producers of tungsten and tungsten-related products and considered to be in the top three producers in their respective markets, covering the production of ammonium paratungstate (APT), tungsten oxide and tungsten carbide materials— with all...

Speewah delivers promising results Tivan has completed the current phase of flotation optimisation testwork for the Speewah fluorite project WA, with improvements in both fluorite grade and recoveries. Grades of up to 98.8% calcium fluorite were achieved from fourteen cleaner flotation trials. Testwork also demonstrated potential to improve fluorite recoveries from 90% to up to 95% at the 97% calcium fluorite acidspar product specification. The results demonstrate that the 97% calcium fluorite acidspar product specification can be achieved and support engineering design of the process plant and further testwork being undertaken as part of the feasibility study being progressed. Tivan executive chairman Grant Wilson says the company is very pleased to have achieved this important technical milestone. “The testwork results...

New Hope delivers strong half-year results amid expansion and cost efficiency New Hope Group (ASX: NHC) has delivered a strong performance in H1 2025, increasing coal production, cutting costs and boosting returns to shareholders. The company produced 5.4mt of saleable coal, a 33% increase, while coal sales rose by 44%. Bengalla Mine reached steady-state production, delivering 4.2mt, while New Acland ramped up to 1.2mt, accounting to nearly four times the mine’s previous output. Improved efficiencies also reduced Bengalla’s production costs by 16% to $68.3 per tonne, with further cost savings expected at the New Acland operation as production increases. New Hope chief executive Rob Bishop says the company’s earnings have improved considerably, with future production at New Acland being a...

Curtin and Nimy advance gallium R&D Nimy Resources (ASX: NIM) and Curtin University will collaborate on advancing gallium-related research, development and production, positioning Nimy to unlock the potential of its significant high-grade gallium deposits. The signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) by Curtin and Nimy establishes a framework for cooperation to strengthen Australia’s position in the critical minerals sector, specifically focusing on gallium — a vital material for advanced technology, renewable energy and defence applications. The non-binding agreement reflects a shared commitment to leveraging Nimy's high-grade gallium discovery and...

POSCO showcases new cathode and anode technologies POSCO Future M is featuring its new cathode and anode material technologies and products at InterBattery 2025, held at COEX Seoul May 5-7. POSCO Future M will showcase its cathode and anode material technology roadmap and the group-level supply chain achievements spanning raw materials, materials and recycling to address the temporary demand stagnation known as the “chasm” by enabling electric vehicles that travel farther, charge faster and cost less. First, for electric vehicles that travel farther, the company is introducing Ultra Hi-Ni (Ultra High Nickel) single-crystal...

MinRes helps Pilbara footy continue to kick goals Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) is extending its partnership with the North Pilbara Football League (NPFL) for a further three years in a $90,000 deal. MinRes continue as the League’s major sponsor — with MinRes’ logo adorning umpire uniforms and ground signage — and all finals matches will also continue to be known as the MinRes Finals Series. MinRes will also continue to support...

Ramelius to acquire Spartan for $2.4b Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS) is set to acquire all remaining Spartan Resources (ASX: SPR) shares that it does not already own. The transaction will create a leading Australian gold producer with a combined group mineral resource estimate of 12.1moz of gold and ore reserve of 2.6moz of gold, according to the companies. The merger sees complementary and proximate assets coming together, with significant work already undertaken to optimise synergies between Mt Magnet and Dalgaranga. As a result, the combined group is  looking to increase production...

Australian-first coal extraction tech powers up jobs A Central Queensland mine has made history today as the first in Australia to deploy an advanced high wall mining system to extract coal with cutting-edge efficiency. Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dale Last joined Vitrinite staff and community leaders to mark the first use of the company’s HW300 Highwall Miner at its Vulcan South mine near Dysart. The HW300 Highwall Miner provides access to coal seams that traditional methods cannot reach, improving operational safety, reducing...

Sandvik brings a bold new upgrade to the drilling market Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has developed a drilling performance upgrade package for its Sandvik DD210 narrow vein underground drill rig. The Sandvik DD210 is a compact and versatile single-boom electro-hydraulic jumbo used for tunneling and mining development in cross sections up to 24 m². This flexible and simple drill contains a narrow vein carrier and compact telescopic drilling module, making it ideal for operations in confined areas. The upgrade incorporates the THC561 control system for multi-purpose and efficient drilling controls. The THC561 control system together with RDX5 rock drill provides higher drilling performance, with a 15% gain in penetration rate when compared to the previous version. Operators benefit from...