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BHP workers to strike at Australia’s largest iron ore port

People & Workforce

BHP workers to strike at Australia’s largest iron ore port

Hundreds of workers are set to strike at BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Port Hedland bulk export terminal in what could be one of the Pilbara’s largest industrial actions this century.

Liberty Bell Bay ordered to close

Projects & Operations

Liberty Bell Bay ordered to close

Administrators at Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter have commenced the immediate closure of the businesses after failing to secure a buyer.

Off the Record: Can Australia have its yellowcake and eat it too?

Off the Record: Can Australia have its yellowcake and eat it too?

The India uranium deal raises difficult questions about Australia's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and the message it sends at a time when global tensions are escalating.

BHP copper takes a hit as iron ore delivers record production

Projects & Operations

BHP copper takes a hit as iron ore delivers record production

BHP (ASX: BHP) reported a 3% year-on-year decrease in copper production in FY26 and expects output to drop further in the new financial year.

IGO divests Nova operation for $7m

Projects & Operations

IGO divests Nova operation for $7m

IGO (ASX: IGO) will sell its Nova nickel operation to Global Lithium Resources (ASX: GL1) as the company prepares to conclude mining during the December 2026 quarter.

GenCost: cheaper batteries challenge gas generation

Economics & Commodity Prices

GenCost: cheaper batteries challenge gas generation

Electricity generation costs in the National Electricity Market (NEM) are expected to fall in the near term, as lower-cost batteries begin to compete with traditional gas-fired power generation.

Rio Tinto iron ore exports rebound despite diesel hit

Projects & Operations

Rio Tinto iron ore exports rebound despite diesel hit

Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) iron ore division is on course to meet its full-year production guidance despite a slow start to the year and rising production costs linked to higher diesel prices.

Post-mine plan delivered for Hunter coal mines

Projects & Operations

Post-mine plan delivered for Hunter coal mines

The NSW Government has revealed the first major post-mining land transformations plans at BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Mt Arthur coal mine as it moves towards closure by 2030.

The nuclear age

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Is there a place for nuclear in Australia’s energy mix?

Newmont’s next chapter

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Newmont’s next chapter

The Australain Mining Review July 2026 Edition

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Precision Separation at Scale - Sacor’s Approach to Tailings Processing

Precision Separation at Scale – Sacor’s Approach to Tailings Processing

Rethinking Tailings: Why Australian Mines Are Turning to Centrifuge Solutions

Rethinking Tailings: Why Australian Mines Are Turning to Centrifuge Solutions

Keep your dam water! - Sacor Australia

Keep your dam water!

Use of Local Currency for Onshore Transactions in Africa

Thursday, 5 March 2026

Use of Local Currency for Onshore Transactions in Africa