Iron ore rallies above $50/t
By Samantha JamesAUSTRALIAN iron ore prices crossed the $50/t threshold in February, a price not seen for more than three months.Prices were sub $40/t...
Western Areas seals offtake deals
AUSTRALIAN nickel producer Western Areas has completed two offtake deals for its WA high-grade Forrestania Nickel Operation concentrate product which is a feedstock for...
Nickel miner posts half-year profit jump, raises production guidance
IN a dramatic turnaround from its $96.2 million loss in the second half of 2013, Australian nickel miner Western Areas has posted a 29...
BHP restructures for ‘agility’
By Samantha JamesON the back of a multi-billion net loss for the second half of 2015, BHP Billiton will implement a new operating model...
Mass shooting at Burkina Faso mine
AN attack on a convoy of five busses carrying employees to the Bongou mine in Burkina Faso has left 37 dead and 60 injured.Workers...
Trial mining makes Impact
PERTH-BASED junior Impact Minerals has set the ball rolling for trial mining at its Blackridge gold project in Queensland.
Following an agreement for tribute mining...
Customised Australian-made dewatering pumps out-performing and out-lasting overseas pumps
Customised Australian-made dewatering pumps out-performing and out-lasting overseas pumpsThe typical outback Australian has largely been characterised as someone who is as unique as the...
WSG expands global footprint with Eftech acquisition
The Well Services Group (WSG) has acquired multi-disciplined solution service provider Eftech International (Australia) Pty Ltd for an undisclosed sum.Eftech International (Australia) Pty Ltd...
Soaring Tesla excites metals markets
US electric vehicle maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has seen an incredible run-up in its share price over the past few days, sparking interest in...
Australian gold production record
Australian gold production hit a record 328t for the 2019-2020 financial year as the price of the precious metal continues to soar amid economic...