Tartana Minerals Limited is engaged in advanced discussions with Mt Garnet Mineral Finance Pty Ltd (MGMF) regarding a potential agreement to access the Mungana Processing Plant. The agreement would allow Tartana to mine its copper ore and transport it 25 kilometers to the Mungana facility for processing into copper sulphide concentrate. With an annual processing...
READ MOREPodium Minerals Limited has become the first Australian PGM developer to join the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) as a pre-production member. The WPIC, founded by leading platinum group metals (PGM) miners and producers, serves as a global authority on platinum market intelligence and investment. As a member, Podium will gain access to WPIC’s extensive...
READ MOREMAC Copper aims to boost copper production by 23% by 2026, driven by expansion projects at its CSA mine in Cobar, New South Wales. Over the next 18 months, the company plans to increase output through key initiatives. In 2024, MAC Copper raised production by 13% to 41,128 tonnes at a C1 cost of $1.92/lb....
READ MOREBHP Group has commissioned Fluor Australia and Hatch Pty to oversee the staged expansion of its copper smelter and refinery facilities in South Australia, including at Olympic Dam, one of its largest copper projects. The first phase will see an investment of over A$40 million ($25 million) for strategy and planning. Phase one of the...
READ MOREAnglo American has completed the sale of its 33.3% stake in Jellinbah Group Pty Ltd to Zashvin Pty Ltd ahead of schedule. The transaction, initially expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, brings in total cash proceeds of AUD1.6 billion (approximately USD1.0 billion), including AUD228 million previously received. Jellinbah Group holds a 70%...
READ MOREMarine Air Flow International, an Australian manufacturer known for its engine ventilation equipment, has shifted to using Capral Aluminium’s LocAl Super Green, a low-carbon aluminium solution. This transition marks a step toward sustainability for the company, which supplies filtration systems to ensure clean air in marine engine rooms. Nearly half of its business comes from...
READ MOREA groundbreaking aluminium waste recycling pilot facility is set to begin operations next to Rio Tinto’s aluminium smelter in Bell Bay, Tasmania. Driven by ABx Group, a subsidiary of Alcore Limited, the project utilizes a proprietary process to recover and reuse chemicals from the aluminium manufacturing process, reducing costs and reliance on imports. One key...
READ MOREMining firm MMG Ltd has announced that operations at its Dugald River zinc mine in Queensland, Australia, are expected to resume following the containment of a nearby grassfire. The fire, which approached the perimeter of the site, has been successfully managed, allowing the company to proceed with normal operations later in the day. MMG, which...
READ MOREAlpha HPA, an Australian critical minerals manufacturer, has announced a significant supply agreement with a leading Japanese electronics company amid soaring demand for semiconductors powering artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The ASX-listed company will supply high-purity alumina (HPA) from its upcoming refinery in Gladstone, Queensland, which is set to become the world’s largest HPA production facility....
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