mining infrastructure
In a sector where “take-or-pay” contracts have long dictated how miners move their commodities, one new entrant is promising a more flexible model that puts the needs of producers first.
As the mining industry pushes deeper and demands faster, safer, and more cost-efficient development methods, tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional drill and blast (D&B) techniques.
In the scrubby sands of Western Australia’s Mid West, a quietly ambitious mining development is nearing a final government tick — and it’s shaping up to be a masterclass in low-impact, high-efficiency industrial minerals extraction.
In WA’s southern Goldfields, a smart, equipment-light approach is reshaping how smaller miners get into production without blowing the capex budget.
A polymetallic deposit in the heart of Queensland’s North West Minerals Province is shaping up as a future supplier of high-grade lead-silver and copper-gold concentrates, with resource confidence, metallurgy, and mine planning advancing in lockstep.
The WA Mining Club’s first luncheon of the year at Optus Stadium’s River Room was more than just a market outlook—it was a sharp-edged critique of Australia’s economic and energy policies, a deep dive into gold’s meteoric rise, and a call for industry leaders to reclaim their voice in shaping the country’s future.
Global mining giant Rio Tinto has announced a $1.