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Rio Tinto’s US$1.9b bauxite bet secures future of Weipa_

Projects & Operations

Rio Tinto’s US$1.9b bauxite bet secures future of Weipa

Rio Tinto is investing billions to replace ageing bauxite mines, secure Australia's aluminium supply chain and extend the life of its Queensland operations well beyond 2050.

Mamota drilling crew

Exploration & Discovery

Marmota doubles SA gold strike as high-grade hits mount

Marmota has extended its high-grade Greenewood gold discovery in SA to more than 2km, with fresh drilling returning impressive grades and raising hopes of a substantial resource. But significant hurdles remain before the discovery can become a mine.

Greatland Resources mill

Exploration & Discovery

Greatland’s $1.3b cash pile backs Havieron growth

Greatland Resources has emerged from a mixed September quarter with $1.3b in cash, giving it plenty of financial firepower to advance Havieron despite falling gold production and rising costs at Telfer.

BHP car dumper

Projects & Operations

BHP’s $258m port upgrade targets Pilbara efficiency

BHP has installed a 450-tonne car dumper at Port Hedland as it looks to slash costs, minimise disruptions and lift Pilbara iron ore production.

Gold in the pan

Exploration & Discovery

Capricorn’s high-grade hits strengthen Mt Gibson growth plans

High-grade drilling results at Mt Gibson have strengthened Capricorn Metals' case for underground mining as it pursues plans to become a 500,000ozpa gold producer.

Bad weather and mill delays push Ora Banda costs higher

Projects & Operations

Bad weather and mill delays push Ora Banda costs higher

Wet weather and an extended mill shutdown have pushed Ora Banda's gold production costs higher as the miner presses ahead with its ambitious expansion plans.

Hemi gold project

Projects & Operations

Northern Star fires back in Gold Fields takeover battle

Northern Star chief executive Suresh Vadnagra has defended the miner's ability to develop Hemi independently as its takeover stoush with Gold Fields intensifies, but analysts warn mounting capital costs could test its financial firepower.

Copper-gold

Exploration & Discovery

Locksley revisits decades of drilling in NSW copper-gold push

Locksley Resources is digging into the past at its Greater Tottenham copper-gold project to uncover what previous explorers left behind.

From strategy to execution

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

From strategy to execution

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

The sunset of an icon

A pipeline bereft of momentum

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

A pipeline bereft of momentum

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NettZero_

Getting a head start on AASB S2 will be critical for mid-tier miners and mining-service providers.

NettZero emphasise the clock is already running for a new wave of Australian businesses required to report under the country’s mandatory climate reporting regime.

Equipment Downtime: Why Quick Fixes Cost Miners More

October 21, 2026

Equipment Downtime: Why Quick Fixes Cost Miners More

QSM Group

October 20, 2026

Contract Readiness: The hidden gap putting mining contractors at risk

Culture as a competitive advantage

September 30, 2026

Culture as a competitive advantage

Mill Operators 2026

September 30, 2026

Mill Operators 2026

KSB - Why bore pumps fail in mining and what the best sites do differently

September 30, 2026

Why bore pumps fail in mining and what the best sites do differently

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September 30, 2026

Donaldson targets dust challenges with SSG+ air cleaner