Off the Record: What is lost cannot always be paid for

MinRes showcases the power of lithium As part of the three-day Resources Technology Showcase (RTS), held in Perth last week, Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) delivered its Secret World of Lithium installation.   This year’s RTS focused on key minerals that power daily life, the perfect backdrop to highlight lithium’s place at the heart of the world’s energy revolution, enabling rechargeable batteries essential for electric mobility, renewable energy storage and portable electronics.    With demand forecast to grow in the coming decades, MinRes’ ongoing investment in world-class operations and downstream processing is positioning the company at the forefront of the global supply chain.   Through a combination of lighting, sound and...

Sandvik has received five AutoMine orders from Byrnecut, the world’s largest underground mining contractor, for operations across Australia and Namibia.

Youanmi gold project advances Rox Resources (ASX: RXL) has made significant progress at its Youanmi gold project in WA with the completion of dewatering at the United North pit ahead of schedule. After obtaining major environmental approvals, the company is advancing its definitive feasibility study (DFS), evaluating mining works tenders and preparing for the commencement of underground mining. With pumping at United North finishing early, preparation works for the exploration decline are expected to commence in Q4 CY25. Rox Resources managing director Phill Wilding says seeing the initial plant layout following metallurgical results and confirming the company...

NT unlocks resource rich region The Northern Territory Government is advancing major projects by opening permitting access to high-quality extractive resources at Gunn Point. Following revision of the Reserved Land status of the NT Portion 4476 (RL34137) parcel of land, the large area has been made available for new development permits. This will allow local civil and construction industries to access the materials they need to deliver critical infrastructure across the greater Darwin area, reducing costs, securing supply chains and pushing economic growth. Northern territory Mining and Energy Minister Gerard Maley says the decision eliminates red tape and superfluous processes to deliver a practical outcome....