Northern Star delays FY27 guidance as KCGM commissioning begins

By Samantha Bawden

Wednesday, 29 July 2026

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Northern Star (ASX: NST) sold 1.543moz of gold during FY26, below its original guidance of 1.7–1.85moz but above revised guidance of 1.5moz.

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.

Energy market shock expected to drive inflation

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Energy market shock expected to drive inflation

Australia’s economic outlook has shifted following escalation of conflict in the Middle East as rising energy costs are expected to push inflation higher than previously forecast, according to Commonwealth Bank economists.

Seeking the Next Big Idea: Pitch at Innovation Hour, Copper to the World 2025

Seeking the Next Big Idea: Pitch at Innovation Hour, Copper to the World 2025

Seeking the Next Big Idea: Pitch at Innovation Hour, Copper to the World 2025 As demand for copper surges to support electrification, renewables and decarbonisation, the copper industry must respond with new levels of agility, efficiency and environmental responsibility. Unlocking new supply will require innovative solutions that go beyond incremental improvements, we need to mine deeper, process smarter and operate more sustainably across the entire value chain. In response to these challenges, Austmine is inviting innovators, technology providers and solutions developers to take the stage at Innovation Hour, held as part of Copper to the World 2025 in Adelaide. Austmine chief executive Christine Gibbs Stewart says Innovation Hour gives the conference the opportunity...

Rare earth spat simmers as China targets Japan’s military

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Rare earth spat simmers as China targets Japan’s military

Ties between China and Japan have further deteriorated this month after Beijing imposed export bans on dual-use items headed for Tokyo.

US pitches ‘critical minerals club’ to counter ‘predatory’ trade practices

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US pitches ‘critical minerals club’ to counter ‘predatory’ trade practices

The US signed eleven new bilateral critical minerals frameworks with allies as part of its efforts to shift China’s dominance over the global industry.