WA opens consultation for battery, critical minerals strategy update
The Western Australian Government has kicked off consultations for the renewal of its Battery and Critical Minerals Strategy, which will refocus the state’s initiatives to bolster the expanding local sector.
BHP Billiton announces plans to lower copper prices
BHP Billiton President Copper, Daniel Malchuk, has today announced plans to lower copper unit costs to US$1.08 per pound in the 2017 financial year,...
Australia’s critical minerals, clean energy tech sectors to see boost in 2023
Australia’s lithium and base metal industries are expected to be worth approximately $47 billion in the current financial year amid strong demand in the country’s clean energy technology sector.
BHP Billiton suspends mining operations at Perseverance Underground
BHP Billiton has suspended production at Nickel West Leinster Perseverance Underground mine due to safety concerns after a seismic event which occurred on October...
Responsible partnership for mining and mineral sustainability
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has urged for an immediate increase in national R&D expenditure and the widespread adoption of...
Australian Strategic Materials’ titanium powder just got approved for 3D printing in South Korea
Emerging "mine to manufacturer" producer of critical metals Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) will soon be able to 3D print its high-purity titanium powder thanks...
MMG sells Avebury nickel mine
Global resources company MMG Limited (MMG) has announced that it has entered into a sale agreement with QCG Resources (QCG) for the purchase of...
WA continues response to Wheatstone gas plant outage
The Western Australian government said it has deployed measures to mitigate gas and electricity supply issues following an outage at Chevron’s Wheatstone domestic gas plant near Onslow.
WA gold mine set to be powered by renewable hybrid microgrid
The Agnew Gold Mine in Western Australia is set to become the first Australian mine to be powered by a wind, solar, battery and...
WDS joint venture signs agreement with Arrow Energy
WDS Limited, a leading Australian integrated provider of specialist development, design, engineering, construction, fabrication and maintenance related services to the mining and energy sector,...