Mining

Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison said today he is extremely confident the miner will get the nod over rival exporters to expand its operations at Port Hedland.

Veris subsidiary Aqura Technologies has won its second contract from BHP this month for further work on the miner’s iron ore accommodation villages.

The chief executive of one of seven major potash companies in WA has expressed the need for a cautious approach when it comes to developing a new resource industry.

Balcatta-based Great Southern Mining is raising $2.5 million from a share placement to progress its projects in Western Australia and Queensland.

Tony Sage's European Lithium and fellow WA company Marvel Gold have secured funds to progress their projects in Austria and Mali.

Goldminer Red 5 says it has completed more than half of the construction work required for its $226 million King of the Hills project in WA, where production is on track for mid-next year.

Aspiring producers Bardoc Gold and TNG have selected Perth-based companies GR Engineering and METS Engineering for work on projects in WA and the Northern Territory.

Emerging producer Core Lithium has secured $125 million from share placements and hopes to raise a further $15 million to progress its Finnis project in the Northern Territory.

Three Perth dealmakers are behind an early-stage iron ore explorer that is seeking to list on the ASX despite ongoing disputes with its neighbour on Cockatoo Island.

Bulletin Resources is raising $3.63 million from a rights issue and placements to fund continued exploration at its flagship Lake Rebecca gold project.

Perth-based Jadar Resources is acquiring two past-producing tin projects in the Northern Territory for $6.5 million in cash, plus options.

The mining industry is turning green, but ‘old’ sectors like gold and iron ore are still attracting keen support.

Future Institute of Australia has spoken to Business News about its work in delivering virtual training workshops to more than 100 employees at Centamin's goldmine in Egypt.

Shares in Perth-based Hot Chili have risen by more than 20 per cent after the copper explorer said it had secured funds to complete its purchase of an overseas project.

Listed resources companies have spent $669 million on exploration in the past three months, with Western Australian projects accounting for more than two thirds.

The state government has committed an extra $2.5 million a year to a scheme aimed at encouraging further investment in WA's mining sector.

BHP has contracted the telecommunications arm of ASX-listed Veris to upgrade in-room WiFi at a number of accommodation sites in the Pilbara.

Perth-based Resolute Mining has secured a new buyer for its Bibiani asset in Ghana, which has offered to pay $US90 million in cash.

Low-profile mining contractor Steve Coughlan is this year’s winner of the GJ Stokes Memorial Award, recognising his success in building Byrnecut into a global industry leader.

Fortescue Metals Group has commenced contact tracing of up to 2,000 workers at its Cloudbreak mine after a maintenance contractor tested positive for COVID.

Local companies Alderan Resources and Canyon Resources have secured funds to progress their copper and bauxite projects.

Roy Hill has outlined a profit share scheme and the recruitment of airline pilots and defence force workers as steps it is taking to deal with labour shortages.

Listed business GR Engineering Services has won a contract from Northern Star Resources in relation to the goldminer’s Thunderbox expansion project.

Electric vehicles will account for a quarter of all light-duty vehicle sales by 2030, underpinning strong growth in demand for nickel, BHP has predicted.

Changing market conditions pose a threat to China’s manufacturing sector.

Red 5 has reversed the operating strategy for its Darlot and King of the Hills mines in WA, while fellow goldminer Ramelius Resources also unveiled a new production plan.

Bill Beament has unveiled a new name and business model for Venturex Resources, which plans to combine mining and contracting in a similar manner to major shareholder Mineral Resources.

Poseidon Nickel has raised funds to progress the restart of its Black Swan mine and processing plant in WA as well as continue exploration activities.

Listed contractor NRW Holdings has secured new work through its Primero business, including on two iron ore projects in Western Australia.

Mineral Resources has taken a big step forward in its plans for a new iron ore hub in the Pilbara, with Red Hill Iron shareholders set to be big winners.

Zenith Minerals has secured funds from a share placement to ramp-up its gold and copper exploration activities in Western Australia and Queensland.

Mineral Resources has reported record iron ore shipments for the past year but fell short of its downgraded guidance because of labour shortages and port congestion.