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The Australian federal government has unveiled a $2 billion incentive package aimed at accelerating the transition of the country's aluminium industry towards cleaner production methods. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a press conference near the Tomago Aluminium Smelter in the Hunter Valley to provide further details on this significant initiative.…
New training centre to boost mines rescue capabilities in Moranbah
A state-of-the-art training centre is set to enhance mines rescue capabilities and reduce response times for incidents in the Bowen Basin mining hub. Anglo American and Exxaro have leased an 18-hectare parcel of land to Queensland Mines Rescue Service (QMRS) in a prime location in Moranbah. The new facility will…
Basin Energy completes strategic acquisition of Scandinavian uranium and green energy metals portfolio
Basin Energy Limited (ASX:BSN) has successfully completed the acquisition of a promising uranium and green energy metals exploration portfolio in Scandinavia. The company, which has been expanding its reach beyond its initial focus on Canadian projects, finalised the purchase of Normetco AS, the registered owner of the portfolio. The acquisition…
ABx Group and Rio Tinto collaborate on innovative recycling project in Tasmania
ABx Group Limited (ASX: ABX) and its subsidiary ALCORE Limited have taken a significant step towards establishing a new recycling facility in northern Tasmania. The companies have entered into a lease agreement with Rio Tinto Aluminium Limited for an industrial site adjacent to the Bell Bay aluminium smelter. The agreement…
Coeur Mining to release Q4 and full-year 2024 results on February 19, 2025
Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE: CDE), a U.S.-based precious metals producer, has announced the upcoming release of its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 operational and financial results. The company will disclose these figures after the New York Stock Exchange closes on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Following the release, Coeur Mining will…
Challenger Gold secures strategic investment and processing agreement
Challenger Gold Limited (ASX:CEL) has announced a series of strategic moves that significantly advance its Hualilan Gold Project in Argentina. The company has successfully completed a US$6.6 million placement and finalised a crucial toll processing agreement, paving the way for early cash flow opportunities. The strategic placement was completed with…
Sweden moves to lift uranium mining ban, boosting exploration prospects
The Swedish government has announced plans to lift its ban on uranium mining, signalling a significant shift in the country's energy and mineral resource policies. This move, part of Sweden's developing strategy to secure domestic critical mineral sources and transition to greener energy, has sparked renewed interest in uranium exploration…
Capstone Copper Corp. appoints mining veteran Rick Coleman to Board of Directors
Capstone Copper Corp. (ASX:CSC) has announced the appointment of Rick Coleman to its Board of Directors, effective January 15, 2025. This strategic move brings over four decades of mining industry expertise to the company's leadership team. Coleman, who recently retired from Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FMI) after a 30-year tenure, brings a…