Australia’s minerals sector may be on the brink of another resources boom, driven by the nation’s critical minerals endowment and its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. This time, however, the primary market will not be China, as it was during the early 2000s, but neighbouring India. In…

Aeris Resources is expanding its flagship Tritton Copper operation in central New SouthWales (NSW), underpinned by the copper-gold-silver Constellation deposit. In March 2025, Aeris reported a significant upgrade to the Constellation deposit’s mineral resource, estimating 7.6million tonnes at 2.01 per cent copper, 0.66 grams per tonne gold, and 2.5 grams…

For decades, the Oyu Tolgoi joint venture inMongolia’s southeastern Gobi Desert, managed by Rio Tinto, has been one of the world’s most highly anticipated copper projects. Early signs suggest that the US$6.9 billion endeavour is on track to meet its long-term production goals. The project is progressing well, with output…

Establishing a sustainable mining plan hingeson thorough surveying and mapping of an orebody during the early stages of an operation’s development. Surveys address engineering factors related to design, production, facility management, and environmental monitoring. At the same time, mapping examines geological terrains and potential natural obstacles, such as rivers or…

Early signs are promising for a junior mining company aiming to establish a significant gold exploration hub in Western Australia’s Goldfields. In the first half of June, Perth-based Metal Hawk Ltd (MHL) collected sufficient geochemical samples at its Leinster South project to generate new regional targets. These initial field efforts…

The development of a lateritic base metals project in Western Australia’s North Eastern Goldfields, which has been on the radar for over two decades, took a significant step forward in the March quarter with the confirmation of its suitability for heap leaching. As a result, Alliance Nickel has secured an…

The United States has made an investment of more than US$1.5 billionto secure and expand its domestic rare earths production capacity, which is essential for the manufacture of technologies such as smart phones, wind turbines, advanced weaponry and aerospace systems. The deal saw significant spikes in share prices across the…

To fully maximise their operational efficiencies, miners must ensure comprehensive maintenance and monitoring of all heavy machinery undercarriage systems are in place. By effectively addressing a range of risks associated with on-site issues, such as abrasive working environments, appropriate load control, and corrosion, mining companies can extend the collective life…