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Rio Tinto Starts Commissioning US$1.5bn Low-Carbon Aluminium Expansion in Quebec
Rio Tinto has begun commissioning its US$1.5 billion AP60 aluminium smelter expansion at Complexe Arvida in Quebec, adding 160,000 tonnes of annual primary aluminium capacity and reinforcing Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean as one of the West’s most important low-carbon aluminium production centres.
Greatland’s Havieron Gold-Copper Project Clears Primary Approvals Ahead of June FID
Greatland Resources has secured the primary state and federal environmental approvals required for the Havieron gold-copper project in Western Australia, clearing a major regulatory hurdle ahead of a targeted final investment decision this quarter. The underground development is designed to feed high-grade ore into Greatland’s existing Telfer processing hub.
Arafura’s Nolans Rare Rarths Project Moves to Construction After Final Investment Decision
Arafura Rare Earths has approved development of the Nolans project in the Northern Territory, advancing Australia’s first fully integrated ore-to-oxide rare earths operation toward construction from September 2026. The decision follows binding offtake support, government-backed financing and renewed urgency around non-China rare earth supply.
MMG Advances New Rosebery Tailings Options as Tasmanian Mine Approaches 2030 Storage Limit
MMG is moving to secure the long-term operating future of its Rosebery mine in western Tasmania, exploring three tailings storage locations designed to support one of Australia’s longest-running base metals operations beyond the end of this decade. MMG is moving to secure the long-term operating future of its Rosebery mine in western Tasmania, exploring three tailings storage locations designed to support one of Australia’s longest-running base metals operations beyond the end of this decade.
MinRes to Restart Bald Hill Lithium Mine as Spodumene Market Recovers
Mineral Resources will restart its Bald Hill lithium mine in Western Australia, bringing a production-ready spodumene operation back into the market after lithium prices recovered from the downturn that forced the asset onto care and maintenance in 2024. Mining and crushing are due to begin in June, with first concentrate targeted for July.
Anglo Exits Australian Steelmaking Coal in US$3.875bn Dhilmar Deal
Anglo American has agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal portfolio to Dhilmar for up to US$3.875 billion, completing its exit from metallurgical coal and reshaping ownership of major Bowen Basin assets. The transaction follows the collapse of Peabody Energy’s earlier bid and comes ahead of Anglo’s planned Teck merger.
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US, Canada, Australia: Mining In 2026 – An MNI Snapshot
With the launch of Mining Network International (MNI) – the international publication covering the latest news and developments in three of the most consequential mining markets globally – we take a snapshot look at the current state-of-play in the US, Canada and Australia.
K92 Advances Pastefill, Tailings Filtration and Ventilation Upgrades at Kainantu
K92 Mining has advanced a major underground infrastructure program at Kainantu in Papua New Guinea, with tailings filter cake production underway, pastefill construction progressing and ventilation capacity lifted by 75%. The works are central to converting the high-grade gold-copper mine into a larger, more flexible multi-front underground operation.
NSW Seismic Survey Opens New Critical Minerals Targets Across the Lachlan Fold Belt
New seismic and petrophysical data from the Lachlan Fold Belt has given explorers a deeper technical view of one of Australia’s most prospective copper, gold and critical minerals provinces. The NSW release combines crustal-scale imaging, rock-property datasets and open-access mapping to lower exploration risk across the Macquarie Arc and Cobar Basin.
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Global Copper Demand Surges as Electrification Accelerates
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Gold Exploration Activity Rises Across Western Australia
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How Automation Is Changing Open Pit Mining
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Larvotto Resources Accelerates Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project
Strategic Western Supply in a Tightening Global Market
Major Expansion at Highland Valley Copper
A Multi-Billion-Dollar Investment to Support Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy. Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A/TECK.B; NYSE: TECK) has formally approved and advanced construction of the Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Mine Life Extension (MLE) project in British Columbia, marking one of the most significant mining investments in Canadian history.
Oko West Moves into Mine-Building Phase as G Mining Advances Guyana’s Next Major Gold Operation
G Mining Ventures is building Oko West into one of the Guiana Shield’s most closely watched new gold operations, with processing plant foundations, river logistics, power infrastructure, tailings works and a majority-Guyanese workforce advancing toward first gold in the second half of 2027 and commercial production in January 2028.
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Maximised – Set and Forget Single-Point Lubrication
As mining operators focus more sharply on reliability, cost control and safety, lubrication strategies are receiving renewed attention. Continuous automatic lubrication systems such as GreaseMax, represent a practical, proven solution to long-standing lubrication challenges. By delivering clean grease consistently (over a fixed period of time), purging contaminants and reducing reliance on manual intervention, GreaseMax plays a critical role in extending asset life, improving reliability and lowering total cost of ownership across mining operations worldwide.
Optimising Heavy Lift Logistics: Strategic Crane Selection for Mine Site Maintenance, Expansion and Shutdowns
The scale of modern mining components has rendered the general-purpose site crane obsolete. As processing plants expand to counter declining ore grades site engineers are managing unprecedented lifting challenges. From replacing massive SAG mill gearboxes during critical turnarounds to laying kilometres of overland conveyors the demand for specialised lifting kinematics has never been higher. Understanding the distinct operational envelopes of modern telecrawlers, high-capacity all-terrain models and agile rough-terrain cranes is now a fundamental requirement for stripping out costly operational delays and safeguarding site personnel.
Mining Maintenance in 2026: Global Best Practice, Operational Challenges and the Path to Higher Reliability
Mining maintenance has become one of the most critical operational priorities for the global resources sector. At major operations run by companies such as BHP Group, Rio Tinto and Anglo American, maintenance programs now account for up to 45 percent of total operating expenditure. As equipment grows larger and mines become increasingly automated, companies are adopting predictive maintenance, digital monitoring and advanced reliability engineering to maximise equipment uptime. This article examines global best practice in mining maintenance, the challenges facing modern mine sites, and how technology, suppliers and new maintenance strategies are transforming reliability and cost control across the industry.
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Electric Motor Life Improved with Greasemax Lubrication
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Global Copper Demand Surges as Electrification Accelerates
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