Hawk Measurement Systems has launched the Senator H80 Radar Series, an 80 GHz FMCW radar level transmitter range targeting liquid, slurry and bulk solids measurement in mining and process plants. The high-frequency 80 GHz signal improves resolution and narrow beam focusing, allowing reliable level measurement in tall, narrow vessels, dusty silos and agitated slurry tanks where 6–26 GHz radars often struggle. For operators, the series offers a single radar platform that can standardise level control across thickeners, sumps, reagent tanks and ore bins, simplifying spares and calibration practice.

PYBAR Mining Services, a Thiess company, has fired the first cut on an exploration decline portal at Southern Cross Gold’s Sunday Creek gold–antimony project in Victoria, marking the first new decline development in the state in about 20 years. The decline will provide underground access for close-spaced drilling of high-grade gold–stibnite veins rather than relying solely on surface drilling. For geotechnical and mine planning teams, this signals a shift towards underground evaluation of Victorian narrow-vein systems after a long hiatus in new decline development.

Metso is expanding its mill lining Life Cycle Services (LCS) footprint in Asia Pacific, securing two new long-term mill lining agreements in the first half of 2026 and building a pipeline of further contracts. The deals formalise multi-year commitments around liner design, supply and shutdown planning, with performance and reliability targets and transparent wear monitoring built into the scope. For concentrator operators, this signals more outsourced responsibility for liner life, mill availability and reline scheduling, rather than transactional liner purchases.