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Austrade releases new digital, dynamic critical minerals prospectus as King & Cook host Korea in Perth

Austrade releases new digital, dynamic critical minerals prospectus as King & Cook host Korea in Perth

Austrade releases new digital, dynamic critical minerals prospectus as King & Cook host Korea in Perth The Federal Government has released a new digital Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus, featuring an interactive map and showcasing more than 55 investment-ready projects across the country. This new online tool by Austrade can be customised to navigate Australia mineral endowment and a range of available government support, including potential funding for Australian critical minerals projects. One of the investment-ready projects featured in the prospectus is Ardea Sources’ Kalgoorlie nickel project Goongarrie Hub. Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King comments on this. “Critical minerals are...

(Image source: Mineral Resources) Kenworth C509 prime mover en route to Onslow.

Mineral Resources’ autonomous prime movers arrive at Onslow

Mineral Resources autonomous prime movers arrive at Onslow The first convoy of Kenworth C509 prime movers with autonomous technology has arrived at Mineral Resources’ (ASX: MIN) Onslow iron project in WA. The prime movers will be based at Mineral Resources’ Truck Maintenance Facility near Onslow while they undertake trials and verification before beginning autonomous operations. Mineral Resources director of technology and innovation David Geraghty says the arrival of the vehicles is an exciting milestone for the project. “The prime movers are being progressively fitted out with autonomous technology by autonomy specialist Hexagon. It’s fantastic to see the first batch arrive in Onslow in preparation...

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.

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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.

Preparation for first blast at Auric Mining's Jeffreys Find in WA.

Auric commences mining at Jeffreys Find in WA

Auric commences mining at Jeffreys Find in WA Auric Mining (ASX: AWJ) has commenced open pit mining at its Jeffreys Find project, with first gold pour expected in early July this year. WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has approved the full mining proposal for the project, located about 45km northeast of Norseman in WA and about 750km from Perth. Drill and blast of the first 5m bench has been completed, with contractor BML Ventures expected to be fully mobilised for all mining activities and operational by the end of this week. Between 100,000-150,000t of ore will be hauled to the Greenfields...