Alemlube has launched the ADDA series of six direct drive air rewind hose reels for mine and construction sites, designed for handling oil, diesel fuel, grease, compressed air and water in fixed and mobile plant workshops. The direct drive air rewind mechanism removes chains and belts, reducing maintenance points and improving reliability in dirty, high-duty environments typical of heavy equipment servicing bays. For site engineers, the units offer more controlled hose management around refuelling, lubrication and wash-down areas, lowering trip risks and hose damage during high-throughput shifts.

Fortescue has committed about $200,000 over two years to a new partnership with Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation in Port Hedland to expand culturally safe health and wellbeing support for Aboriginal men in the Pilbara. The funding will help design and run a dedicated men’s health programme tailored to local community needs, delivered through Wirraka Maya’s existing primary health infrastructure. For mining operators in the region, stronger on‑Country health services can reduce remote workforce health risks, support attendance, and improve long‑term community relations around major iron ore operations.

Rock Tech Lithium has signed a binding seven‑year offtake with Geneva-based Transamine for up to 100,000 dry tonnes per year of spodumene concentrate from its 0.82% Li₂O Georgia Lake deposit in northern Ontario, starting at 50,000 tonnes in 2028 and ramping up thereafter. Pricing will track the Fastmarkets 6% Li₂O benchmark with grade adjustments, a qualified floor price and ±10% volume tolerance, and will be revisited after a definitive feasibility study. The pact also includes a framework for an $80 million development prepayment facility at three‑month CME Term SOFR plus 2.95%, contingent on permits, equity financing and due diligence.