Xstrata Coal suspends ops at QL mine

Southern Ports set nine records this year, with standout imports being caustic soda and fertiliser, and spodumene exports hitting a fourth consecutive record.

The ACCC has raised preliminary competition concerns over Aurizon’s proposed acquisition of Flinders Logistics, which operates at Port Adelaide and Port Pirie.

Southern Ports will grant Gold Valley Iron Ore access to Port of Esperance facilities, with exports starting September 2024.

Steel imports at Port Houston’s multipurpose facilities increased by 48% in May compared to the same period last year.

MinRes has delivered the first ore on the ship from its Onslow Iron project, previously marking the arrival of two purpose-built transhippers.

Initial clients Mineral Resources and Pilbara Minerals commit to Lumsden Point, a key port expansion project enabling diverse trade and renewable growth.