EV Resources signs first ore supply agreement

By Samantha Bawden

Friday, 7 August 2026

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EV Resources (ASX: EVR) has secured a five-year binding ore supply agreement for its Tecomatlán processing plant in Mexico, bringing the facility a step closer to proof-of-concept production.

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.

BHP names new chief executive

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BHP names new chief executive

MIKE Henry will replace Andrew Mackenzie as chief executive of BHP on January 1, 2020. Canadian-born with Japanese heritage on his mother’s side, Mr Henry joined BHP in 2003 to work on a range of marketing roles, and in trading a range of mineral and petroleum commodities while based in The Hague. He brings more than 30 years experience, and has been on BHP’s executive leadership team since 2011. He was appointed to his current role as president operational minerals Australia in 2016, covering iron ore, coal, copper and nickel assets. Mr Henry delivered major projects such as South Flank iron ore in the Pilbara, implemented BHP’s first full-scale autonomous haulage system at Jimblebar, and has overseen the turnaround of...

Fortescue to develop green iron technology with Chinese steelmaker

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Fortescue to develop green iron technology with Chinese steelmaker

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) will collaborate with Taiyuan Iron and Steel Group (TISCO), a subsidiary of China Baowu, to trial an emerging green ironmaking technology.

Hormuz crisis flares as US moves to defensive position

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Hormuz crisis flares as US moves to defensive position

The US Government has said it is shifting from offensive operations against Iran to defensive actions in the Strait of Hormuz as multiple foreign vessels and oil terminals reportedly come under fire.

Vulcan makes zero carbon transportation possible

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Vulcan makes zero carbon transportation possible

Vulcan makes zero carbon transportation possible By Meagan Evans A global shift in capital allocations is underway. Trillions of dollars are flowing into sustainable or green investments, as the, ‘environmental, social and governance’ (ESG) sector shakes off its image as simply a feel-good investment class. New evidence demonstrates that profitability and environmental footprint are not mutually exclusive — but that ESG performance does in fact correlate with good financial results. Corporate boards are cleaning up their operations and supply chains to be carbon neutral and environmentally friendly, while global fund managers are allocating to climate and eco-friendly companies, and increasingly refusing to back coal and fossil fuels. In fact, the world’s largest fund manager, BlackRock — which manages nearly US$7...

Landmark International Graphite agreement

Landmark International Graphite agreement

Landmark International Graphite agreement International Graphite (ASX: IG6) is set to develop an expandable graphite facility (EGF) in Europe as an equal part joint venture with Arctic Graphite. The company has noted Germany as its preferred location for the EGF which has proposed production rates of 3,000t/y and a capital cost estimate of $8.8m. Graphite Investment Partners (GIP), a major shareholder of Arctic, has committed to arranging at least 50% of the EGF capital cost estimate in non-dilutive funding and has issued a non-binding letter of interest to arrange up to $10m in funding. Produced...

Sandvik wins its largest ever BEV fleet order

Sandvik wins its largest ever BEV fleet order

Sandvik wins its largest ever BEV fleet order South32 (ASX: S32) has ordered 22 battery-electric vehicles from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions as part of a 42 strong underground equipment fleet. The fleet will be delivered to South32’s greenfield Hermosa critical minerals project in the US. Sandvik’s president Mats Eriksson said that the company is proud to contribute to an increased supply of critical minerals and support the continued electrification and decarbonisation of the resource sector. “Lower fuel expenses and maintenance costs coupled with longer equipment lifespan will enable a more efficient, economical and sustainable operation at Hermosa,” he said. South32’s Hermosa site, located in...

BUMA wins multi-million-dollar contract extension

BUMA wins multi-million-dollar contract extension

BUMA wins multi-million-dollar contract extension BUMA Australia has been awarded a two-year contract extension at the Goonyella Riverside coal mine in central Queensland, a joint venture between BHP (ASX: BHP) and Mitsubishi Alliance. The contract will see BUMA, a wholly owned subsidiary of PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama, continue to deliver mining services at the project through to September 2027. BUMA will continue to deploy three prime fleets throughout the contract period to the Goonyella project. Since 2022, BUMA Australia has provided labour, supervision, technical expertise and mobile plant services for pre-strip operations and coal mining at...

CPB’s Australian-first turbine prototype

CPB’s Australian-first turbine prototype

CPB’s Australian-first turbine prototype Earlier this year, CPB Contractors launched an Australian-first trial of a next-generation 6KW-rated prototype vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT). The first-of-its-kind wind turbine was developed by Adelaide-based renewable energy technology start-up company, VAWT-X, in collaboration with Flinders University and Firestone Hybrid Generators with funding from private equity, state and federal governments. The prototype was installed on the South Australian Government’s Fleurieu Connections Alliance (FCA) main south road duplication project’s Aldinga compound in February and has been undergoing extensive operational testing...