Category: Technology & Innovation

(Image source: Fortescue) Fortescue say it is continuing to optimise the Toowong Process and advance its commercial engineering, with a focus on further reducing capital and operating costs.

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Fortescue sells first copper using arsenic removal technology

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has sold more than 40t of copper concentrate processed using its arsenic removal technology, marking a milestone for a process that the miner says could unlock previously uneconomic deposits.

Australian mining geologists grapple with the risks of using AI

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BHP, Bellevue geologists weigh AI gains against risks

BHP and Bellevue Gold geologists weigh AI’s productivity gains against the risks of eroding geological judgement, skills and confidence in mining decisions.

GRAVIO acquiring data at an active mine

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Quantum breakthrough maps iron ore without drilling a hole

A quantum technology developer claims to have mapped an Indian iron ore deposit with 95% accuracy, without drilling a single hole.

Rio Tinto and Shougang commission industrial-scale carbon capture facility

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Rio Tinto and Shougang commission industrial-scale carbon capture facility

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and Shougang Group have successfully commissioned an industrial-scale carbon capture trial facility for blast furnace gas at Shougang’s operations in China.

WesTrac showcases new Cat motor grader at WA roadshow

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WesTrac showcases new Cat motor grader at WA roadshow

Western Australians are getting the opportunity to get behind the controls of the future of grading technology at WesTrac’s Cat Next Generation Motor Grader Roadshow this month.

Sandvik presents the latest evolution of its 63t haulage platform

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Sandvik presents the latest evolution of its 63t haulage platform

Sandvik has officially released the Toro TH663i I Gen2 underground truck, the latest evolution of its 63t haulage platform.

This extends the Lithium Industry Support Program which was due to expire at the end of 2026.

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Element Zero secures $26m for green iron trial

The Federal Government is investing $26m in a $53.6m project by Perth-based company Element Zero to fund technology that could convert Australian iron ore into lower-emissions iron using renewable electricity.

Geoscience Australia launches new critical minerals database

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Geoscience Australia launches new critical minerals database

Geoscience Australia has released a new global mineral chemistry database to help researchers, governments and industry better understand critical minerals.

The opportunity aligns with AVL’s strategy of participating across the vanadium value chain, including vanadium production, electrolyte manufacturing and deployment of vanadium flow battery systems through VSUN Energy.

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Alcoa assesses vanadium battery for WA refineries

Alcoa (ASX: AAI) and Australian Vanadium (ASX: AVL) will work to evaluate the potential deployment of a vanadium flow battery (VFB) at Alcoa’s WA alumina refinery operations.

Monash launches critical minerals initiative

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Monash launches critical minerals initiative

Monash University has debuted a major cross-disciplinary initiative aimed at securing Australia’s place in the global critical mineral supply chain.

Metso extends South American crusher wear parts deal

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Metso extends South American crusher wear parts deal

Metso has secured a three-year agreement worth about $16.45m (EU$10m) annually to continue supplying MX crusher wear parts to a major mining company in South America.