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Two Fatalities at Polymetals Resources’ Endeavor Mine in NSW, Australia
October 28, 2025
Two people have been killed in an underground explosion at a mine in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), the first such incident of its kind since 2015. Emergency services were called to the Endeavor Mine at Cobar,
Epiroc, Hancock Reach Milestone as Roy Hill Becomes World’s Largest Fully Agnostic Autonomous Mine
October 27, 2025
Epiroc has successfully converted — from manual to fully driverless — all 78 mining haul trucks at Hancock Iron Ore’s Roy Hill mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The conversions — utilizing Epiroc’s LinkOA system — are a
Graphinex Secures $860 Million LOI from U.S. EXIM for Its Esmeralda Graphite Project, Australia
October 24, 2025
In a landmark day, Graphinex has emerged as one of the biggest winners in the newly signed U.S.-Australia Critical Minerals Framework, receiving a (AU$1.32 billion) $860 million letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States supported by
$8.5 Billion U.S.-Australia Critical Minerals Partnership Transforms Global Supply Chains
October 23, 2025
The October 2025 bilateral framework between the United States and Australia represents a fundamental shift in how Western nations approach strategic resource security. This comprehensive partnership commits $8.5 billion across mining and processing ventures, with each government pledging minimum $1
Caterpillar Makes $1.1 Billion Bid to Acquire RPMGlobal
October 22, 2025
In a landmark move that could reshape the mining industry, Caterpillar, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy machinery, has made a $1.1 billion bid for RPMGlobal, a mining software company. The proposed deal, valued at a significant premium,
Teck Resources Negotiates with U.S. and Canada Over Key Defense Metals
October 16, 2025
Teck Resources is in talks with the United States and Canada to supply minerals critical to their defense industries, if both governments agree to provide support such as minimum prices and purchase guarantees. On Friday, chief executive Jonathan Price said
Queensland Reverses Australia Coal Power Plant Closure Plans
October 16, 2025
Queensland has officially reversed its previous commitment to close coal-fired power stations by 2035, signaling a major policy shift that will impact Australia’s energy transition. The state government announced that its coal plants — among Australia’s youngest — will now
Bumi Resources Sets Launchpad for Restart of Queensland’s Mount Carlton Gold Mine, Australia
October 16, 2025
Major Indonesian miner Bumi Resources has set the launchpad for a restart at North Queensland’s Mount Carlton Gold Mine by taking over owner Wolfram. The companies have flagged a return to commercial production at the site 150km south of Townsville,
PROK Expands New South Wales Base with New Manufacturing Facility in Ingleburn
October 15, 2025
PROK has expanded its Sydney operations with the opening of a new, larger, purpose-built manufacturing facility in Ingleburn, NSW. This milestone follows on from significant production equipment upgrades in 2024 and marks a major step forward in PROK’s continued investment
Hudbay Resumes Operations at Its Constancia Mine After Protests and Illegal Blockades, Peru
October 9, 2025
Hudbay Minerals has resumed operations at the Constancia Mine in Peru following a temporary shutdown due to local protests and illegal blockades. The company said safety of all personnel is the top priority, and Hudbay suspended operations on September 22
