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Challenges and Solutions in Pumping Iron Ore Slurry The pumping of iron ore slurry presents a unique set of challenges due to the abrasive nature of the material and the demanding conditions under which the pumps operate. Iron ore slurry is a dense and abrasive mixture of finely ground iron ore and water, which requires specialised equipment to ensure efficient and reliable transportation. Common Issues Faced with Slurry Pumping Abrasion and Erosion: The high abrasiveness of iron ore slurry can cause severe wear and tear on pump components, leading to frequent maintenance and reduced lifespan of the equipment. Corrosion: In the Pilbara and Goldfields regions of Western Australia, where water contains both bacteria and high salinity, the combination of iron...

WA Government awards more than $1b in contracts for battery energy storage systems  The WA State Government has awarded more than $1b in contracts to deliver new battery energy storage systems in Kwinana and Collie. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co was contracted to supply around 300 EnerC Plus containerised liquid-cooling battery systems for Kwinana Battery Stage Two and around 650 EnerC Plus for Collie. Further, Power Electrics will deliver 72 inverters for the Kwinana battery and 160 inverters for the Collier battery. WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston commented on the contracts. “Contemporary Amperex Technology is a global leader of new energy innovative technologies, providing more than 600 battery units for Kwinana Battery...

Minbos Resources begins P4 concept study Minbos Resources (ASX:MNB) has begun a concept study to produce P4, also known as yellow phosphorous, as part of its emerging new energy materials business. To complete the study, Minbos has engaged a Tier 1 global engineering, construction and project management company. This company will undertake a 10-week concept level engineering study for a greenfield P4 production facility in Angola, targeting 20ktpa. P4 is an essential critical mineral in the battery materials supply chain as it is needed to produce lithium hexaflurophosphate, the electrolyte used in lithium-ion batteries. It’s also a critical mineral in the agriculture sector as it’s needed to produce phosphonates for weed...

Mining and resources sector on notice, 27,000 jobs on the line over 5 years The Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (AREEA) has identified 107 new projects, worth about $131b and creating almost 27,000 jobs over the next five years. WA alone accounts for 48 new projects, or 44% of the investment pipeline, requiring at least 11,000 new workers by the end of 2029. AREEA’s new report, Resources and Energy Workforce Forecast: 2024-2029, breaks down the estimated labour required to operate new,...