BHP expands Olympic Dam footprint

Mining giant BHP Billiton has spent A$10-million to purchase five exploration tenements close to its Olympic Dam project, from ASX-listed junior Minotaur Exploration. Minotaur said on Monday that the sale allowed the company to sharpen its...

Company Announcement: 2012 Field Programme Has Commenced

Exco Resources Ltd is implementing an expansion of exploration activities within its Northwest Queensland package.

Company Announcements: Drilling At Andy’s Hill IOCG Target Hits Wide Zone

Syndicated Metals Limited (ASX:SMD) (“Syndicated”) is pleased to announce initial results from the first diamond drill hole completed at the exciting Andy’s Hill IOCG prospect.

Xstrata starts underground copper mining at Ernest Henry

Swiss-listed diversified miner Xstrata has started production at its new Ernest Henry underground copper mine, in Queensland, marking the transition from an openpit operation. Xstrata is investing $589-million to extend the life of its Ernest...

Exco commits millions to exploration

Australian exploration and mining company Exco Resources has committed A$10-million to the exploration of its 2 700 km2 land package in the highly prospective Cloncurry block, in north-west Queensland, Australia.

Xstrata completes A$175m Cloncurry copper acquisition

The copper division Xstrata on Thursday completed the acquisition of the Cloncurry project from ASX-listed Exco Resources for A$175-million. Xstrata Copper North Queensland COO Steve de Kruijff said in a statement that the copper tenement would...

Xstrata buys Exco’s Cloncurry copper project for $A175m

The copper division of diversified miner Xstrata has entered into an agreement to buy the Cloncurry copper project from Australian junior Exco Resources for A$175-million. Xstrata said on Wednesday that the acquisition would expand its production...

Ernest Henry underground mine and magnetite processing operation, Australia

The project will extend the life of the Ernest Henry Mining operations, near Cloncurry, in north-west Queensland, to at least 2024.

Xstrata evacuates Mount Isa, reopens Newlands mine

Diversified-miner Xstrata on Thursday started evacuation procedures at its Mount Isa zinc and copper operation, in Queensland, as Cyclone Yasi made its way west towards the Mount Isa region. The Ernest Henry operation, in Cloncurry, has already...

Xstrata closes Qld operations as cyclone nears

Diversified miner Xstrata on Wednesday battened down the hatches and closed its north Queensland operations in preparation for Cyclone Yasi. The miner told shareholders that it had evacuated its Townsville port and copper refinery operations,...

Xstrata to commission Ernest Henry magnetite plant

Diversified miner has completed construction of the magnetite base plant at the Ernest Henry mine, in Queensland, its copper division reported on Tuesday. The magnetite base plant is a key component of the $589-million project to transform the...

Company Announcement: Telfer Gravity Survey Confirms IOCG Targets Mt Morris

Attached please find a press release on: Venus Metals Corporation is pleased to advise the results of the recently completed gravity surveys at Mt Morris IOCG/base metal target*. The gravity results indicate three discrete 2 mGal gravity highs...