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Fifth year of record-breaking exports in the Pilbara The Pilbara region in WA saw a record 758.3mt of exports valued at about $173.2b pass through its ports in FY24. Iron ore was a major factor in this result, with Pilbara Ports handling about 80% of the national iron ore trade and 43% of the global iron ore trade. The record-breaking exports were achieved alongside more than 7,700 safe vessel visits, equating to an average of 21 vessel visits each day across...

Image receives final approval for Atlas mineral sands project Image Resources (Image) (ASX: IMA) has received final approval for commencement of construction at its 100%-owned Atlas mineral sands project in WA. Image received approval of the project from the Federal Government, as well as EPA approval for the Offset Environmental Management Plan and the Banksia Woodland Rehabilitation Environmental Management Plan. Approval is anticipated in the coming weeks for the groundwater operating strategy (GOS). Approval of the GOS does not prevent commencement of on-ground construction of the processing plant and related infrastructure. Image managing director and...

Whitehaven Coal Community Open Day Around 1200 Queensland residents and families turned out to Blackwater’s May Day fairgrounds for Whitehaven Coal’s Community Open Day. The event brought together people from as far as Emerald and Rockhampton to enjoy an exciting day of free activities, kid’s rides, market stalls and entertainment, as well as information stands for the community to learn more about the coal mining industry. Whitehaven Coal’s chief operating officer Ian Humphris says it was a fantastic opportunity to say thank you to residents, local businesses and the broader community who have supported the company...

Anglo American reports promising Q2 results Anglo American reports increased steelmaking coal and copper production for Q2 alongside record performance for the Minas-Rio iron ore mine in Brazil. Anglo American chief executive Duncan Wanblad says the company will continue to embed operational excellence across the asset base. “In May, we announced our plan to accelerate our strategy by simplifying the portfolio and focusing on our world-class assets in copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients,” he said. “We are working at pace to execute on the asset divestments, including steelmaking coal with the intention of optimising value for our shareholders, while minimising frictional...