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The board of Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) has approved the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery (Phase 3) development in Western Australia. The decision followed the achievement of two central milestones associated with the project: completion of the feasibility study, demonstrating solid economics and significant potential for growth; and agreement of a risk sharing arrangement with the Australian Government, including through a non-recourse loan under the Australian Government’s $2 billion Critical Minerals Facility, administered by Export Finance Australia (EFA). Phase 3 will deliver a fully integrated refinery for the production of separated rare earth oxides at Eneabba, north of Peth. The refinery will be capable of processing rare earth feedstocks sourced from both Iluka’s portfolio and from a range of potential third party…

PETRO Industrial is a leading provider of fuel, lubrication, and AdBlue dispensing products. However, what sets PETRO Industrial apart is the company’s ability to offer CUSTOM “Plug-n-Play” Storage, Gauging, Monitoring, and Management SOLUTIONS that are specifically tailored to meet each client’s needs. PETRO Industrial’s extensive experience and in-house capabilities enable the company to design, engineer, manufacture, fabricate, deliver, install, commission, service, and maintain projects of any size, from a single tank to a modular bulk storage fuel farm and lubrication stations. PETRO Industrial serves various industries, including Mining, Road transport, Rail, Construction, Fuel distribution, Fuel depots, Marine, Aviation, Agriculture, Fuel stations, Food & Drink, among others. The company’s tanks are modular by design and can be linked together to create…

NEW research shows that the concept of ‘social licence’, often used by Australian mining companies to validate operations in local communities, is debateable, poorly defined and misleading. A study by public policy analyst Dr Sara Bice, based at the University of Melbourne’s School of Government, examined how mining companies conceptualised and defined their own social licence. Dr Bice voiced concerns about how these licences were applied in practice. “Mining companies are increasingly claiming to have a ‘social licence’ to operate in certain areas because of perceived benefits to the local community,” Dr Bice said. “But claims to this ‘licence’ are misleading because the term isn’t formally defined anywhere in law,” she said. “A traditional licence involves one party empowering another…

Efficient dust control is critical for maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Enter CURTpro, the latest innovation in automatic dust management from EmiControls, designed to address the unique challenges faced by mining operations. CURTpro sets a new standard in dust control with advanced features, ensuring optimal performance, ease of use and seamless interconnectivity. CURTpro’s automated management system offers unparalleled control by monitoring all dust controllers, spray systems and connected components of a plant in real-time. This smart, easy-to-operate system allows for complete customisation and configuration to suit specific operational areas. Linked sensors enable CURTpro to react automatically to changing conditions, ensuring optimal dust suppression without constant human intervention. This reduces the burden on workers and enhances resource utilisation. One…