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Australian mining geologists grapple with the risks of using AI

Technology & Innovation

BHP, Bellevue geologists weigh AI gains against risks

BHP and Bellevue Gold geologists weigh AI’s productivity gains against the risks of eroding geological judgement, skills and confidence in mining decisions.

GRAVIO acquiring data at an active mine

Technology & Innovation

Quantum breakthrough maps iron ore without drilling a hole

A quantum technology developer claims to have mapped an Indian iron ore deposit with 95% accuracy, without drilling a single hole.

BHP set to slash 300 jobs

People & Workforce

BHP cuts 300 Pilbara jobs as unions push back

BHP is planning to slash around 300 jobs across four of its flagship iron ore operations in WA, drawing the ire of unions and the state government as the mining giant moves to tighten its operating structure.

Glencore launches ASX listing

Projects & Operations

Glencore launches ASX listing

Glencore (ASX: GLC) made its ASX debut this morning, trading more than 10.3m CDIs closing out at a price of $11.23 and a total ASX capitalisation of about $115m.

Raleigh Finlayson tight lipped on new company plan

Projects & Operations

Finlayson establishes private company as next move remains unclear

Gold mining heavyweight Raleigh Finlayson has established a mystery company, Kurnalpi Holdings, but its commercial purpose remains under wraps.

On the gold production pathway

Projects & Operations

Ballard’s $50m raising puts Mt Ida on path to production

Ballard Mining (ASX:BM1) is seeking up to $50m from investors to ramp up development of its Mt Ida gold project in WA's Goldfields, as it pushes towards a 2moz resource and a final investment decision by mid-2027.

Rinehart-backed Arafura expands US offtake deal

Projects & Operations

Rinehart-backed Arafura expands US offtake deal

Gina Rinehart backed Arafura Rare Earths (ASX: ARU) has signed a binding offtake agreement with global trading company Traxys to supply up to 850tpa of neodymium-praseodymium oxide from its Nolans project.

Critica establishes first indicated resource at Jupiter

Critica establishes first indicated resource at Jupiter

Critica (ASX: CRI) has established its first Indicated Mineral Resource of 160mt at 1,700ppm total rare earth oxides (TREO) at its Jupiter rare earths project in WA, following a targeted infill drilling program.

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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AMR x QSM Group Expert Insight

Contract Readiness: The Hidden Gap Putting Mining Contractors at Risk

QSM Group examines why technical capability alone is no longer enough, and how mining contractors can strengthen their systems, governance and compliance to become contract-ready

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