EACON hits autonomous haulage milestone in Australia

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) paid $14.3b globally in taxes and royalties during 2025 according to its most recent Taxes and Royalties Paid Report.

Fenix wins 290mt iron ore project Fenix Resources (ASX: FEX) has signed a 30-year agreement, for exclusive iron ore mining rights at the Weld Range project in WA, with Sinosteel Midwest Corporation.  The project, about 500km from Geraldton, hosts an iron ore grade of 56.8% and encompasses several high-grade hematite direct shipping ore deposits, including the premium Beebyn-W11 deposit with 20.5mt of ore at a grade of 61.3%.  Fenix executive chairman John Welborn says securing the project immediately surrounding the company’s existing operations in the Weld Range is a game changer.   “Development...

Grosvenor prepares to reopen Crews have begun underground inspections for the first stage of re-entry at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coal mine in Moranbah, Queensland.   After receiving approval from Queensland’s safety regulator, the company has begun a staged and carefully managed re-entry process, following the successful completion of initial mine re-ventilation activities and key safety preparations in early August.  Anglo American Grosvenor mine general manager Shane McDowall says about 50 crew members were on-site as part of staged deployments underground to gather information about infrastructure, ventilation devices and environmental conditions. ...

Finalists for 2025 Industry Leaders & Awards Austmine and AusIMM have announced the finalists for the 2025 Industry Leaders & Awards, celebrating excellence across Australia’s world-leading mining and mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sectors. Winners will be announced on 21 May at the Industry Leaders & Awards Dinner held as part of the Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX25) in Brisbane. The annual awards highlight the achievements of individuals and organisations who are shaping the future of the resource sector, from driving forward innovation and operational excellence to expanding Australia’s global...