PLS targets record output as Ngungaju ramps up

By Chloe Coutinho

Thursday, 30 July 2026

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PLS (ASX: PLS) is targeting another production record in FY27, guiding spodumene output of 1.03–1.1mt as it ramps up the restarted Ngungaju plant.

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.

(Image source: Mineral Resources) Located 75km north west of Newman, Iron Valley is MinRes’ oldest continuously producing iron ore mine, with iron ore assets acquired from BCI Minerals in June 2024, having previously been operated under an iron ore sale and purchase agreement.

Successful blast at new Iron Valley pit

Successful blast at new Iron Valley pit Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has marked a major milestone at its Central Pilbara operations with the safe and successful first blast of the North Pit at Iron Valley in WA. A targeted drilling program and first blast were safely completed by the company’s drill and blast team and strip activities are now underway to prepare the site for first ore to be crushed and processed at...

US and Israeli strikes began on February 28, with retaliatory attacks from Iran soon following.

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Hormuz disruption risks putting Australia in dire straits as fuel costs surge

Not a single oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz on March 3, maritime monitors said, as the key oil and LNG chokepoint remained effectively closed amid escalating conflict between the US, Israel and Iran.

(Image source: John Madden Photography) 235 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, where Alcoa Australia will relocate its head office from mid-2025.

Alcoa to relocate Australian head office

Alcoa to relocate Australian head office Alcoa Australia (ASX: AAI) will relocate its head office to the Perth, WA, Central Business District (CBD) in the second half of 2025 in a move that will see it situated closer to key stakeholders and more attractive to prospective employees. The integrated aluminium company has been operating in Australia for 61 years with 40 of those from its head office in Booragoon, 15km south of Perth’s CBD. It will move to 235 St Georges Terrace, Perth, located at the western end of the CBD. Alcoa Australia president Elsabe...

(Image source: Bravus Mining and Resources) The Clermont Wombat Festival is one of more than 100 regional Queensland organisations Bravus Mining and Resources has supported through the auspices of its community partnership program.

Bravus’ coal-out for community grant applications

Bravus’ coal-out for community grant applications Bravus Mining and Resources is calling on community groups and not-for-profits across regional Queensland to apply for the latest round of grants from the company’s 2025 community partnership program. Bravus Mining and Resources Head of Community Kate Campbell says the community partnership program is a fundamental part of the business and its Carmichael mine near Clermont in central Queensland. “We’re proud to operate in regional Queensland and always seek to back our local communities and the things...