Upgrades and expansions for Oz

Rio Tinto’s Kennecott mine in Utah now runs entirely on renewable diesel, giving it one of the lowest carbon footprints among US copper producers.

Rio Tinto confirmed the death of a contracting company employee at the SimFer port site in Guinea, offering condolences and support to those affected.

Southern Ports and Gold Valley marked a milestone as MV Sifnos departed the Port of Esperance with 78,000t of iron ore.

Dredging at Lumsden Point in Port Hedland has begun, aiming to remove one million cubic meters of material to deepen access for safe vessel berthing.

The Port of Mackay handled 3.58 million tonnes of trade in 2023-24, nearing its record of 3.59 million tonnes, as it celebrates 85 years of operation.

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