Budget to include $10b fuel security package

By Hannah Winks

Thursday, 7 May 2026

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The Federal Government has unveiled a more than $10b fuel security package to strengthen domestic fuel supply, expand storage capacity and improve long-term energy security ahead of next week’s Budget.

The MOU supports Metallium’s plan to develop a national network of e-waste processing facilities, strategically located near major e-waste collection hubs, rapidly expanding U.S. data centre industrial parks and regional industrial corridors with strong logistics and waste generation.

MinRes ships first ore from Lamb Creek

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MinRes ships first ore from Lamb Creek

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has delivered first ore on ship from its Lamb Creek iron ore project in WA’s Pilbara region.

Red Mountain Mining (ASX: RMX) will recommence exploration across its US antimony portfolio, with fieldwork set to begin in Montana this month.

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Red Mountain restarts US antimony exploration

Red Mountain Mining (ASX: RMX) will recommence exploration across its US antimony portfolio, with fieldwork set to begin in Montana this month.

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) has moved into a net cash position following a strong March quarter underpinned by higher gold prices and consistent operational delivery.

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Evolution surges on gold rally

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) has moved into a net cash position following a strong March quarter underpinned by higher gold prices and consistent operational delivery.

A fatal accident involving a contractor has occurred at Nickel Industries’ (ASX: NIC) Hengjaya mine in Indonesia.

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Contractor dies at Nickel Industries mine

A fatal accident involving a contractor has occurred at Nickel Industries’ (ASX: NIC) Hengjaya mine in Indonesia.