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Mining & Resources
The outlook for mineral sands and rare earths
With world demand for titanium dioxide (TiO2) estimated at 7.25 million tonnes in 2025, the mineral sands sector is regaining momentum upstream, having only recently recovered from a downturn in 2022. However, Reg Adams of Artikol UK says that with memories of the downturn still fresh, the overall industry mood is subdued - and while…
13 Feb 2026, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
The outlook for China’s steel industry
With iron ore accounting for 98 percent of the raw material in steel, a declining steel market usually sounds alarm bells for iron ore producers, especially when the decline is occurring in China – the world’s largest steel manufacturer. However, according to Clyde Russell of Thomson Reuters, the Australian iron ore sector need not worry…
3 Feb 2026, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources | Technology
Could reflux classifiers reshape the mineral sands industry?
The mineral sands sector is bracing for a period of technological disruption, after reflux classifiers – an innovation by Professor Kevin Galvin from the University of Newcastle - gain recognition as an alternative to traditional spirals. According to Damian Connelly, Principal Consulting Engineer at METS Engineering, the classifiers have broad spectrum benefits in the processing…
2 Feb 2026, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Pathway to 10 million tonnes per year – insights from Fenix Resources
After a transformational 2025, Midwest iron ore producer, Fenix Resources, is gearing up for a strong 2026 – a year which marks the start of its plan to deliver 15 million tonnes by 2028. This plan has been cemented on the back of a six-year streak, which saw Fenix smash its production targets on a…
20 Jan 2026, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
What to know about Australia’s green iron potential
Australia could become a global export powerhouse for green iron, according to Dr Ingrid Burfurd of the Superpower Institute, which recently published A Green Iron Plan for Australia. Speaking ahead of the Global Iron and Steel Conference, Dr. Burfurd said the world’s push to decarbonise energy intensive industries would pique appetite for green alternatives -…
20 Jan 2026, by Amy SarcevicEnergy & Utilities | Mining & Resources
Partnering for a just and sustainable energy transition
Independent power producer (IPP) Zenith Energy has progressed a series of agreements to help deliver renewable projects on native title land, more equitably. The agreements, which are the first of their kind for an Australia IPP, offer varying rights and funding arrangements between proponents, the IPP, and traditional owners (TO). Some offer equity stakes in…
18 Nov 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Agnico Eagle – shaping the future of Australian mining
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (Agnico Eagle) has long been recognised around the world for its sustainability practices. While expanding its footprint in Australia, the Canadian-based and -led senior gold producer has maintained a commitment to environmental stewardship, investing millions of dollars in rehabilitation efforts, alongside its flagship mining and exploration projects. As Project Manager Charles…
15 Aug 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Mineral Sands in an era of geopolitical uncertainty – what can we expect?
Although shy of its 2023 and 2024 forecasts, the mineral sands industry has shown resilience in the face of past geopolitical setbacks, with demand for Ti02 pigment – the sector’s primary downstream market – maintaining a stable growth rate over the last two decades. But how will the industry weather against the rise in geo-fragmentation…
17 Mar 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Managing health risks in the mining industry
Medical assessments for coal mine workers are becoming more precise, thanks to a new set of standards being developed by Dr. David Meredith and colleagues on the Coal Services Standing Health Committee. The team is carefully reviewing common health conditions to quantify the risks associated with various roles in the mining industry - ranging from…
3 Mar 2025, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
From longwall to room and pillar – how OEM Komatsu is transforming the mining sector
Visit Longwall 2025 Website After leading the way in longwall automation, Komatsu – a global manufacturer and distributor of earthmoving and mining equipment – has begun applying its expertise to the Development and R&P (room and pillar) sectors, integrating new technologies into its Joy product portfolio. Having supported longwall clients to achieve faster and…
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