WA Native Title processes to be streamlined

Rio Tinto seeks to cut Chinalco’s 11% stake Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) is considering an asset-for-equity swap with state-owned Aluminum Corp of China (Chinalco) that would reduce the miner's stake in Rio, Reuters reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. Sources told Reuters that Chinalco would exchange a portion of its holdings for stakes in some of Rio Tinto’s mining assets in a move to free up...

Tivan (ASX: TVN) has successfully produced acid-grade fluorspar during a successful mini-pilot plant program for its Speewah fluorite project in WA.

Sandvik accelerates mining’s digital future Sandvik has launched DataDrive’31, a major new technology program aimed at advancing digitalisation through data-driven innovation across the mining industry. DataDrive’31 focuses on developing new data-driven technologies and solutions that enhance productivity and safety and sustainability across the entire mining value chain. The program aims to enable new services and products through data utilisation and commercialisation, integrate data-driven technologies into equipment, operations and aftermarket services to deliver end-to-end digital solutions and build predictive and prescriptive operating environments to support smarter, safer and more sustainable mining. The six-year program has a total budget of $144m...

BHP Xplor applications open BHP (ASX: BHP) has officially opened applications for the 2026 cohort for its accelerator program aimed at transforming the discovery of critical minerals — BHP Xplor. Launched in 2024, the program is designed to accelerate participants' exploration opportunities while fostering long-term connections with BHP. Ambitious teams and individuals dedicated to uncovering new sources of critical minerals essential for a sustainable future are invited to apply for the 2026 intake. Participants benefit from up to $750,000 in equity-free funding, expert mentorship and...