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lithium, exploration, drilling, results, assay

Contract award, Discovery, Lithium, Mineral Resources, News, Sustainability

First lithium exploration at Mt Marion a success

Mineral Resources has announced early results of the first major exploration program at its Mt Marion lithium mine. Drilling results confirm significant exploration potential at depth, along strike and in the surrounding region. Read More

Timothy BondJune 19, 2023, 9:18 amJune 19, 2023

Iron ore, Mineral Resources, News, Safety

Tributes pour in after Onslow tragedy

Tributes and condolences are pouring in for the man who passed away at a Mineral Resources’ Onslow Iron project, as his identity is released.
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Olivia ThomsonJune 15, 2023, 8:23 amJune 15, 2023

Iron ore, Mineral Resources, News, Safety

Investigations ongoing after Onslow Iron project fatality

A worker has passed away in an incident at Mineral Resources’ Onslow Iron project. Read More

Olivia ThomsonJune 13, 2023, 9:35 amJune 13, 2023

Community, Diversity, Mineral Resources, News, Recruitment

MinRes wraps up Reconciliation Week with Shooting Stars

Mineral Resources (MinRes) concludes Reconciliation Week with visit from Indigenous engagement program Shooting Stars. Read More

Timothy BondJune 13, 2023, 8:36 amJune 13, 2023

Mineral Resources, News, Norwest, Takeover bids

MinRes’ acquisition of Norwest completed

After being engaged in takeover talks since December 2022, Mineral Resources has finalised its acquisition of Norwest Energy. Read More

Olivia ThomsonJune 5, 2023, 8:27 amJune 5, 2023

Iron ore, Lithium, Mineral Resources, News, Recruitment

MinRes spotlight everyday heroes

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has teamed up with Working Spirit to give military veterans workplace opportunities. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 15, 2023, 10:12 amMay 15, 2023

BHP, Critical minerals, Mineral Resources, Newcrest, Newmont, News, Norwest, OZ Minerals, Quarterly and half yearly results, Takeover bids

March quarter big for mergers

Australia has become the hot spot for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the resources sector for the March quarter of the 2023 financial year. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 26, 2023, 10:07 amApril 26, 2023

Lithium, Mineral Resources, News, Takeover bids

MinRes stifles IGO’s lithium takeover

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has derailed a takeover attempt by IGO and Tianqi. Read More

Timothy BondApril 21, 2023, 10:12 amApril 24, 2023

Iron ore, Mineral Resources, News

WA launches first transhipper

The Onslow Iron project in Western Australia has achieved a major milestone with the launch of a shallow draft and fully enclosed transhipper. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodApril 21, 2023, 8:15 amApril 21, 2023

Mineral Resources, News, Norwest, Takeover bids

MinRes acquires majority of Norwest

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has acquired all the issued fully paid ordinary shares of Norwest Energy that it did not previously own, acquiring an interest in over 80 per cent of Norwest shares. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 18, 2023, 9:38 amApril 18, 2023

Funding, Mineral Resources, News

MinRes provides thousands to support WA communities

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has given grants to 13 Western Australian community organisations to support initiatives across different sectors. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 14, 2023, 9:33 amApril 14, 2023

Mineral Resources, News, Norwest

Lockyer-2 gas well suspended

Mineral Resources (MinRes) and Norwest Energy have provided an update on the drilling operations of the Lockyer-2 conventional gas appraisal well. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 13, 2023, 10:08 amApril 13, 2023

Mineral Resources, News

MinRes takes charge at RTS 2023

Mineral Resources (MinRes) helped to inspire young minds at the Resources Technology Showcase 2023 (RTS 2023) earlier this month. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodApril 12, 2023, 8:58 amApril 12, 2023

Lithium, Mineral Resources, News

MinRes welcomes inquisitive minds

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has welcomed 27 mining engineering students to its Mt Marion lithium project for the student’s first on-site mine experience. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodApril 3, 2023, 9:54 amApril 3, 2023

Events, Mineral Resources, News, Rio Tinto

CSI Mining recognised for operational excellence

CSI Mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mineral Resources (MinRes), has taken home the Operational Excellence award at Rio Tinto’s Supplier Recognition Awards gala. Read More

Timothy BondMarch 21, 2023, 8:34 amMarch 21, 2023

Mineral Resources, News

MinRes partners with AFL legends for WA youths

The McGovern Foundation’s Wanderer program, with the support of Mineral Resources (MinRes), has helped 125 Western Australians obtain their driver’s license. Read More

Timothy BondMarch 20, 2023, 8:05 amMarch 20, 2023

Mineral Resources will begin construction on new resort-style accomodation villages for the Pilbara’s fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce.

Mineral Resources, Mining Companies, News

FIFO workers get to sleep in style

Mineral Resources (MinRes) will begin construction on new resort-style accomodation villages for the Pilbara’s fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodMarch 17, 2023, 7:54 amMarch 17, 2023

Lithium, Mineral Resources, News

More lithium deals Down Under

Albemarle is hoping to grow its lithium presence in Australia by linking supply chains to Europe vehicle manufactuers. Read More

Staff WriterMarch 2, 2023, 9:43 amApril 14, 2023

Financial reports, Government announcements, Lithium, Mineral Resources, News, Pilbara Minerals, Quarterly and half yearly results

Pilbara Minerals the latest to take lithium offshore

The Pilbara Minerals and POSCO joint venture (JV) has secured $682 million funding for the construction of a lithium hydroxide monohydrate chemical plant in South Korea. Read More

Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2023, 9:54 amApril 14, 2023

Financial reports, Lithium, Mineral Resources, News

MinRes financials up across the board

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has reported on its financial results for the half-year ended December 31 2022 – and the company is very happy. Read More

Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2023, 10:50 amApril 14, 2023

Mineral Resources