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Mining giant achieves fifth fatality free year

A major mineral company managed to increase production without killing any workers. Rio Tinto confirmed its Pilbara operations lifted iron ore production 2 per cent to 331.5 million tonnes (Mt) in...

Simandou mine site

$26B mega project reopens

A Pilbara ‘killer’ development resumed after proponents settled a long-running dispute. Rio Tinto recently reopened its US$20 billion (A$26.7B) Simandou Project, 526km southeast of...

Rio Tinto safety equipment

Mining bosses resign over alleged workplace theft

Resources managers vacated their positions after being accused of removing company-owned property and using it for personal gain. Multiple Rio Tinto site supervisors recently resigned from their...

HIGH GRADE COBALT DRILLED OVER 1.2KM AT CARLOW CASTLE

High grade cobalt, copper and gold mineralisation has now been extensively drilled over a continuous strike of 1.2km from a target of over 12km in strike length at its 100% owned Carlow Castle...

BHP $4.88 billion South Flank Project

Premier Mark McGowan has officially opened the $4.88 billion South Flank Project. The State Government has approved the proposal under the State Agreement for the South Flank Project, enabling BHP...

Hedland station powering the Pilbara

One of the most efficient power plants in Western Australia was opened in an event that welcomed a new era of energy for the Pilbara. Using combined-cycle natural gas, South Hedland Power Station...

Extension of Field Operations at Panorama Project

Field mapping and metal detecting commences on conglomerate horizons at the Panorama project Greatland Gold plc (AIM:GGP), has announced that extended field operations have commenced to assess the...