People & Workforce Worker dies at Hunter Valley coal mine A worker has died following a mobile equipment incident at the United Wambo open cut coal mine in the Hunter Valley, NSW yesterday afternoon.
Exploration & Discovery Brightstar flags significant potential Sandstone resource upgrade Brightstar Resources (ASX: BTR) has received a 305.4m at 1.82g/t of gold assay result from its drilling at its Sandstone gold project in WA.
Exploration & Discovery Exploration spending holds at $3.9b Australia’s total mineral exploration expenditure held steady in 2025 as increased spending on gold and silver-lead-zinc offset declines across other commodities.
Projects & Operations Komatsu partnership to commercialise autonomous earthmoving Komatsu, its subsidiary EARTHBRAIN and AIM Intelligent Machine have entered a partnership to deliver autonomous construction solutions in the US and Japan.
People & Workforce Amanda Lacaze joins Vulcan board Former Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) managing director and chief executive Amanda Lacaze has been appointed to the Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) board.
Projects & Operations Twiggy’s Iron Bridge takes a $1.1b hit Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has flagged a $1.1b (US$750m) pre-tax impairment charge after confirming further ramp-up delays at its Iron Bridge magnetite project in the Pilbara.
Politics & Regulation EPA backs Northern Star’s Kalgoorlie power project Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) has secured an EPA recommendation for its proposed Kalgoorlie thermal power project, which would provide reliable power to the expanding Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operations.
Politics & Regulation Traditional Owners to appeal $150.1m Fortescue native title penalty Yindjibarndi native title holders have unanimously voted to appeal the Federal Court’s decision ordering Fortescue (ASX: FMG) to pay a record $150.1m in compensation linked to the Solomon Hub.
