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(Image source: Iluka Resources) The agreement sets pricing at the higher of minimum and market-linked prices for each product (neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium) to balance risks of price volatility and supply security.

Iluka locks in first rare earths customer

Iluka Resources (ASX: ILU) has finalised a binding, multi-year agreement for the supply of magnet rare earth oxides to an unnamed global automotive company.

MinRes says Mr Killeen has strong relationships with key clients and joint venture partners and a deep understanding of the company’s performance culture and capabilities.

MinRes hints at Ellison successor

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has signalled current chief operating officer Darren Killeen could be next in line to succeed managing director Chris Ellison.

Regis Resources is targeting a final investment decision for McPhillamys in the first half of 2028.

Regis revives McPhillamys with new tailings pathway

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) has reinstated the ore reserves for its McPhillamys gold project in NSW, almost two years after a Section 10 declaration derailed the project.

In August 2025, BHP announced a two-year extension, shifting first production from FY29 to FY31.

BHP flags US$2.3b impairment as Jansen costs climb

BHP (ASX: BHP) has flagged a US$2.3b impairment from its Jansen potash project in Canada after costs for Stage 2 increased to US$6.9b.

Northern Minerals is advancing the ~$600m Browns Range project in far northeast WA, a critical project in Australia’s push to diversify the global rare earths supply chain.

Northern Minerals delays AGM amid foreign investor sell-down

Northern Minerals has been granted more time to hold its 2025 annual general meeting (AGM) as it waits for six foreign investors to comply with Federal Government disposal orders.

This comes days after it was revealed that Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, had invested more than US$1b in SpaceX.

Hancock Iron Ore cuts hundreds of Pilbara jobs

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Iron Ore has reportedly cut hundreds of jobs in a move to extend the life of its Pilbara operations by 10 years.

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been impacted since late February, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Trump announces Iran deal, reopens Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire deal with Iran, clearing the way for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to resume after months of disruption.

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(Image source: Hancock Prospecting) Mrs Rinehart has had several meetings with Elon Musk.

Gina Rinehart invests more than US$1b in SpaceX

Gina Rinehart has secured a more-than US$1b stake in SpaceX following the company’s record initial public offering last week.

Off The Record: To back Browse, we must believe we are doomed either way

Off The Record: To back Browse, we must believe we are doomed either way

With a final recommendation on its Browse proposal looming, Woodside recently commissioned Deloitte to assess the project’s economic impacts.

UNSW researchers use precise 3D imaging to reveal how trapped bubbles affect the efficacy of electrolysers in the production of green hydrogen.

UNSW: Bubbles pose big challenge for green hydrogen production

UNSW researchers have found a new way to optimise electrolyser design to boost the efficiency of green hydrogen production.

(Image source: Weir) Weir says the new Perth facility supports mining customers with parts, spares, servicing, and full coverage across Weir’s minerals processing solutions.

Weir relocates to new WA facility

Weir has relocated the Perth operations of its Minerals Division to a new, purpose-built facility in Hazelmere, WA.