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Hunter Valley coal mine extension approved to 2045

Politics & Regulation

Hunter Valley coal mine extension approved to 2045

The NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPS) has approved major extension plans for the Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) coal mine, allowing mining to continue until 2045.

Lynas launches $968m Meteoric acquisition

Lynas launches $968m Meteoric acquisition

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) is set to acquire Meteoric Resources (ASX: MEI) and its flagship Cladeira rare earth project in Brazil in an all-scrip deal valuing Meteoric at about $968m.

Bell Bay smelter gets $200m government lifeline

Projects & Operations

Bell Bay smelter gets $200m government lifeline

Bell Bay Aluminium will receive $200m in support from the Federal and Tasmanian Governments to secure smelter’s operation until the end of 2031.

Yancoal completes US$1.85b Kestrel coal acquisition

Projects & Operations

Yancoal completes US$1.85b Kestrel coal acquisition

Yancoal (ASX: YAL) has completed its acquisition of an 80% interest in the Kestrel coal mine in the Bowen Basin, Queensland, for US$1.85b in cash.

Bellevue “green gold” selected to regild St Paul’s Cathedral

Projects & Operations

Bellevue “green gold” selected to regild St Paul’s Cathedral

Gold from Bellevue Gold’s (ASX: BGL) namesake project in the Eastern Goldfields of WA will supply the St Paul’s Cathedral in London for its regilding project.

Kalamazoo builds Mt Olympus resource case as $208m hurdle looms

Exploration & Discovery

Kalamazoo builds Mt Olympus resource case as $208m hurdle looms

Kalamazoo Resources (ASX: KZR) has wrapped up a major resource definition drilling campaign at its Mt Olympus deposit in WA’s Pilbara, with the final assays delivering another batch of broad, high-grade gold hits ahead of an updated resource estimate later this year.

Northern Star rejects $38.7b takeover bid

Projects & Operations

Northern Star rejects $38.7b takeover bid

Northern Star (ASX: NST) has rejected an unsolicited acquisition offer from South African gold miner Gold Fields to acquire the company for an implied equity value of $38.7b.

Liontown greenlights $389m Kathleen Valley expansion

Projects & Operations

Liontown greenlights $389m Kathleen Valley expansion

The Liontown (ASX: LTR) board of directors has given the go-ahead for the company to advance its $389m expansion project at the Kathleen Valley lithium operation in WA.

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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Water systems: Mining’s overlooked downtime risk

Operational consequences of unreliable water systems expose miners to productivity risks and hidden costs.

In this report, Grundfos explores the hidden reliability risks within mining’s critical water infrastructure and how proactive planning can prevent costly downtime.

Grundfos

August 18, 2026

Water systems: Mining’s overlooked downtime 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

onaldson targets dust challenges with SSG+ air cleaner