Black Cat pauses Lakewood processing

Rio boosts Pilbara shipments, loads first ore at Simandou Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has recorded strong results for Q3 CY25, backed by rebounding iron ore prices and advancing operations at the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea. The company shipped 84.3mt of iron ore from its WA operations during Q3 CY25, narrowly missing the estimated guidance of 85.5mt. Rio’s $6.2b Simandou project reached a major milestone with the loading of first ore on the newly commissioned mine-to-rail-to-port system. First shipments are expected in November, with a ramp-up to the site's full capacity of 60mtpa expected over the next 30 months. Rio Tinto chief executive Simon...

Alcoa (ASX: AAI) will further modernise approvals frameworks for its WA mining activities as the Federal Government reforms its Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.

MinRes introduces reusable crib kits Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has eliminated thousands of single-use meal containers from its operations by rolling out more than 5,000 reusable crib kits to its workforce.  In line with the WA Government’s Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030, the initiative aims to change habits around crib meals — packed meals prepared by FIFO workers before the start of their shift.  By introducing reusable crib kits, MinRes is addressing the problem of disposable containers, which generate significant amount of waste, at its source.    Based on employee feedback, MinRes developed an eight-piece reusable kit designed for both practicality and durability. To ensure effective uptake, supporting infrastructure was installed across sites to enable the hygienic washing...