Glencore bids A270M for full control of Minara

Following rigorous testing over recent months, the new facilities have already been put to use with the first shipment of product last week.

Western Australia and East Asia shipping routes are high-potential candidates for establishing a green shipping corridor powered by zero or near-zero carbon ammonia.

Additional bulk shipments of non-magnetic (zircon), magnetic (ilmenite) concentrate and paramagnetic (leucoxene) products are scheduled over the coming weeks.

By reducing the need for long-haul freight between Perth and the Pilbara, the centre reduces carbon emissions and offers faster access to critical spare parts.

Torngat Metals and Metso have inked a contract for large-volume pilot scale processing of ore; Finnish firm gets Thai job too.

BHP has strengthened its portfolio in copper and nickel with the acquisition of OZ Minerals.