NewsProjects & Operations Geelong refinery fire forces output cuts Viva Energy’s (ASX: VEA) Geelong refinery will operate at reduced capacity in the short term following a fire last week, with diesel, jet fuel and petrol production all impacted.
NewsProjects & Operations Middle East conflict weighs on Alcoa shipments Alcoa’s (ASX: AAI) first quarter aluminium shipments fell 8% while alumina shipments fell 31%, partly due to shipping delays linked to war in the Middle East and Cyclone Narelle.
NewsProjects & Operations Evolution surges on gold rally Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) has moved into a net cash position following a strong March quarter underpinned by higher gold prices and consistent operational delivery.
NewsProjects & Operations Rio Tinto commissions new conveyor at Canadian smelter Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has commissioned a new alumina conveyor at its BC Works smelter in Kitimat, Canada as part of a CA$135m investment to improve operational reliability at the site.
NewsProjects & Operations Fire breaks out at one of Australia’s two oil refineries A major fire broke out at Viva Energy’s (ASX: VEA) Geelong oil refinery just after 11pm last night, with the blaze now contained to the area of origin.
NewsProjects & Operations Record-breaking quake halts operations at NSW gold mine Newmont (ASX: NEM) has halted underground operations at its Cadia gold mine following a 4.5-magnitude earthquake in the area last night.
NewsProjects & Operations Yancoal to acquire Queensland coal mine for $2.5b Yancoal (ASX: YAL) will acquire an 80% interest in the Kestrel coal mine as part of its acquisition of KCG.
NewsProjects & Operations Element 25 brings in $18m for Butcherbird Element 25 (ASX: E25) has secured commitments for an $18m share placement to fund the expansion of its Butcherbird manganese project in WA to 1.1mtpa of manganese oxide concentrate.
NewsProjects & Operations Black Cat kicks off processing at Kal East Black Cat Syndicate’s (ASX: BC8) Lakewood processing facility has begun processing ore from its Fingals open pit and Majestic underground mines in WA.
NewsProjects & Operations Fortescue pushes fossil fuel elimination target to 2028 Fortescue (ASX: FMG) expects to save US$100m in fossil fuel costs next year as it fast-tracks its delivery of a fully integrated green energy grid.
NewsProjects & Operations EPA backs Havieron under strict conditions Greatland Resources’ (ASX: GGP) proposed Havieron underground mine has won backing from the WA EPA, under conditions that include a ban on night-time haulage to protect the critically endangered night parrot.
