Sandvik advances cybersecurity for intelligent mining

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has hit a major milestone in the deployment of its low-carbon aluminium smelting technology with the commissioning of its AP60 smelter expansion at its Complexe Arvida operations in Quebec.

Roy Hill’s mining leases under threat The WA Supreme Court has dismissed Roy Hill’s application to protect the ownership of two mining leases at its $12b Pilbara operation. The case, filed mid-2024, sought a declaration that two of its mining leases could not be impeached as long as they were the subject of a registered mortgage. Roy Hill previously applied for a new mining lease to cover operations in 2017 and protect the validity of operations. This followed Fortescue (ASX: FMG) founder and executive chairman Dr Andrew Forrest’s High Court campaign, lodged in 2013, to...

Digital revolution at Plutonic gold mine Catalyst Metals (ASX: CYL) has announced a transformative move to digital operations at its Plutonic gold mine in North Meekatharra in WA. The move, incorporating RCT-Powered by Epiroc, comes as the company prepares for the future of mining technology. RCT is a global technology partner that offers an array of interoperable machine solutions to revolutionise the mining sector by reducing operational costs and improving bottom line profit. Catalyst's digital revolution consists of comprehensive upgrades to existing machines, not just new equipment, including Sandvik and Cat loaders with the implementation of RCT’s AutoNav package. This...

Stanmore Resources (ASX: SMR) has agreed to acquire the Moranbah South mine joint venture for US$105m from Exxaro Resources.