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BHP agrees to sell Ravensthorpe for US$340 million — by wallacep — created Dec 09, 2009 02:04 PM

BHP Billiton has signed an agreement to sell the Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation to First Quantum Minerals Australia for US$340 million, which is expected to be finalised during the first quarter of 2010.

Premier’s announcement of LNG site challenged — by wallacep — created Dec 09, 2009 02:51 PM

In a statement on December 4th, WA Premier Colin Barnett said an area just south of James Price Point has been identified as the exact location for the proposed Browse LNG precinct.

Miners lock in for the long haul in Hunter coal chain — by wallacep — created Dec 09, 2009 02:53 PM

Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) said coal producers have been quick to lock in long-term supply contracts as part of an industry-wide agreement to take effect from January 1st.

FLSmidth thickeners for Lihir Island expansion — by wallacep — created Dec 09, 2009 03:00 PM

FLSmidth Minerals has been awarded a contract to supply two elevated thickeners for the expansion program at Lihir Gold Limited’s (LGL) giant Lihir Island gold mine in PNG.