Health and Safety
Our focus continues to be on strengthening safety across all Silverstone operations, both in the office and across our regional projects. Over the past month, the Operational and WHS teams have been working together to improve our Safety Management System by developing a new WHS Portal. The portal will make reporting events, completing inspections, and […]
WA Fuel Shortage Impacts Mining Operations as Blue Cap Sends Workers Home
WA Fuel Shortage Fuel shortages in Western Australia are now affecting mining operations, with Blue Cap Mining forced to scale back activity at its gold mine. The disruption highlights how the global fuel crisis, linked to conflict in the Middle East, is impacting small and mid-tier mining companies across WA. Blue Cap Mining has stood […]
BHP Appoints New CEO as Focus Shifts to Copper Growth and Capital Discipline
BHP Appoints New CEO BHP has appointed Brandon Craig as its new chief executive officer, signalling a strategic shift toward copper growth and disciplined capital allocation. The leadership transition marks the end of Mike Henry’s tenure. His departure aligns with BHP’s typical leadership cycle of around six years. While speculation linked his exit to the […]
First Ore on Ship at Lamb Creek Mine
First Ore on Ship Achieved at Lamb Creek Mine in Pilbara Mineral Resources has successfully delivered first ore on ship from the Lamb Creek mine. This milestone marks a key step in the company’s iron ore production strategy in Western Australia. Located in the East Pilbara, Lamb Creek has transitioned from development into full production. […]
Lithium Production Permit Signals Major Step for Vulcan Energy’s Lionheart Project in Germany
Lithium Production Permit Signals Major Step for Vulcan Energy’s Lionheart Project in Germany Vulcan Energy has secured the first lithium production permit for its Lionheart Project in Germany. This approval marks a major milestone for the Perth-based company as it expands into Europe’s fast-growing electric vehicle market. The licence was issued in the state of […]
Critical Minerals Demand Drives a New Era for Mining
The global mining industry has reached a turning point. Rising demand for critical minerals has placed mining at the centre of modern economic growth. The BDO Annual Mining Report 2026 outlines three major forces reshaping the sector. These include decarbonisation, transport electrification and the rapid growth of AI data centres. Governments and industries are accelerating […]
BHP Boosts Iron Ore Output at WAIO with Haul Truck Upgrade
BHP has lifted productivity across its Western Australian Iron Ore operations after resolving a key mechanical constraint in its haulage fleet. The improvement has unlocked tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue at WAIO. The company now transports an additional 1.52 million tonnes of iron ore each year. That equates to around 127,000 extra […]
Global Mergers and Acquisitions Surge in 2025
Global mergers and acquisitions rebounded strongly in 2025, creating new opportunities for the Australian mining industry. Bain & Company’s Global M&A Report 2026 shows that confidence has returned to global dealmaking markets. Global deal value increased 40 per cent year-on-year to reach $US4.9 trillion. Strategic M&A activity rose 42 per cent over the same period. […]