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Sparc Hydrogen has launched a pilot plant using first of its kind green hydrogen reactor technology at the University of Adelaide in South Australia. The company is a joint venture between Fortescue (ASX: FMG), Sparc Technologies and the University of Adelaide founded to translate research conducted at the university. The Sparc Hydrogen Advanced Research Pilot (SHARP) is a test bed for photocatalytic water splitting (PWS), a process which harnesses solar to extract green hydrogen from water. The method, unlike traditional processes, does not require electrolysers powered by electricity — a potential game-changer in delivering low-cost renewable hydrogen. SHARP will accelerate the development of the patented reactor technology and enable real-world evaluation of PWS catalysts being developed globally. University of Adelaide…

The Northern Territory Government is showcasing resource development opportunities at the Tanami gold mine, delivering jobs, investment and royalties for locals. The site, acquired by Newmont (ASX: NEM) in 2002, is located 550km northwest of Alice Springs and currently employs more than 1,800 people. The Tanami Expansion 2 (TE2) project is well underway and is anticipated to transform the site’s production capabilities and extend its operational life well beyond 2040. In the current climate of record high gold prices, the mine is set to deliver significant royalty revenue to the Northern Territory economy. Northern Territory Mining and Energy Minister Gerard Maley visited the site this week and travelled 1.3km underground to inspect operations, including the new ore crusher and the…

In August, Liebherr-Australia finalised multiple equipment supply agreements with Glencore across six of its Australian operations.   These agreements will see Liebherr-Australia deliver 17 machines across some if Glencore’s major mining operations in Queensland and NSW by the end of 2026 as part of the first phase of this ongoing partnership.   Of the 17 machines in this phase, seven have already been successfully commissioned across Glencore’s sites, which has resulted in important milestones achieved at three of them.  Delivery of these initial machines will mark a key milestone for Liebherr-Australia, with the delivery of two R 9600 excavators to Hail Creek mine in Queensland marking the company’s first ever equipment at the operation.   In NSW, Liebherr-Australia also delivered the…

TOMRA Mining technology’s advanced sensor-based ore sorting technology has delivered measurable value to Pilbra Minerals’ (ASX: PLS) Pilgangoora lithium operation.  The technology, commissioned at PLS’ lithium project a year ago, has achieved impressive results, boosting production, reducing costs and unlocking value from previously uneconomical ore.  In Q4 FY25, PLS reported a 77% increase in production volume and a 10% reduction in unit operating costs (FOB) compared to Q3 FY25, attributed to the ramp-up of the P1000 expansion and the integration of TOMRA Mining’s cutting-edge sorting technology.  Commissioned in August last year, the crushing and sorting plant is the largest lithium ore sorting facility in the world, with a capacity of more than 1,000tph.   TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based technology enables early waste…