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QME announces powerhouse speaker line-up

The Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) Leadership Series has unveiled its full speaker line-up, as anticipation builds for the event at the Mackay Showgrounds from 21–23 July 2026.

Larvotto Resources (ASX: LRV) has delivered first development ore from the Metz underground mine to surface stockpiles at its Hillgrove antimony-gold project in NSW, as it progresses toward commissioning in August.

Larvotto delivers first ore at Hillgrove

Larvotto Resources (ASX: LRV) has delivered first development ore from the Metz underground mine to surface stockpiles at its Hillgrove antimony-gold project in NSW, as it progresses toward commissioning in August.

Sandvik has signed an agreement with Alpha Metallurgical Resources to establish a US-based manufacturing joint venture for its ground support business.

Sandvik returns to US ground support manufacturing with Alpha JV

Sandvik has signed an agreement with Alpha Metallurgical Resources to establish a US-based manufacturing joint venture for its ground support business.

Former BlueScope Steel chief executive Mark Vassella will step in as a non-executive director for BHP (ASX: BHP), effective from June 1.

BHP appoints former BlueScope boss to board

Former BlueScope Steel chief executive Mark Vassella will step in as a non-executive director for BHP (ASX: BHP), effective from June 1.

Opal mining will continue at White Cliffs after a Commonwealth determination cleared the way for mineral claims in the town’s main mining field to be granted and renewed.

Federal Government clears path for NSW opal mining

Opal mining will continue at White Cliffs after a Commonwealth determination cleared the way for mineral claims in the town’s main mining field to be granted and renewed.

The NSW government has introduced proposed legislation aimed at accelerating the delivery or priority renewable energy infrastructure as the state transitions away from coal-fired power generation.

NSW moves to fast-track renewable energy projects

The NSW government has introduced proposed legislation aimed at accelerating the delivery or priority renewable energy infrastructure as the state transitions away from coal-fired power generation.

Sodexo has been awarded a new long-term contract to provide facilities management across Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) Pilbara operations in WA, building on a previous 10-year agreement.

Sodexo extends Pilbara contract with Rio Tinto

Sodexo has been awarded a new long-term contract to provide facilities management across Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) Pilbara operations in WA, building on a previous 10-year agreement.

The Federal Government has unveiled a more than $10b fuel security package to strengthen domestic fuel supply, expand storage capacity and improve long-term energy security ahead of next week’s Budget.

Budget to include $10b fuel security package

The Federal Government has unveiled a more than $10b fuel security package to strengthen domestic fuel supply, expand storage capacity and improve long-term energy security ahead of next week’s Budget.

The mining, manufacturing and construction sectors account for just .7% of total Federal Government expenses in FY27, with spending of about $5.6b.

Westgold builds cash despite softer production

Westgold Resources (ASX: WGX) reported strong cash generation in Q3 FY26, bolstered by a rising gold price, while maintaining full-year production guidance.

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and the Clontarf Foundation have extended their long-standing partnership for a further five years, continuing a collaboration aimed at improving education, wellbeing and employment outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

Rio Tinto extends Clontarf partnership for five years

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and the Clontarf Foundation have extended their long-standing partnership for a further five years, continuing a collaboration aimed at improving education, wellbeing and employment outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

South32 (ASX: S32) has lifted Taylor growth capital at its Hermosa project in Arizona by $1.5b (US$1.1b), while pushing first production out to the second half of FY28.

South32 flags $1.5b Hermosa cost blowout

South32 (ASX: S32) has lifted Taylor growth capital at its Hermosa project in Arizona by $1.5b (US$1.1b), while pushing first production out to the second half of FY28.