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(Image source: Perdaman) The study is part of the $15b Federal Government package to secure Australia’s fuel security, which includes $7.5b to increase supply and storage of fuel and fertiliser.

$4m study could bring new oil refinery to WA

The Federal and WA governments have launched a $4m pre-feasibility study for Perdaman’s new large-scale oil refinery.

Managed ROM production was 10.7mt in Q4, up 13% from Q3.

Whitehaven lands in top end of guidance

Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC) closed FY26 at the top end of its production guidance, delivering managed run-of-mine (ROM) coal production of 40.2mt, up 3% from FY25.

(Image source: Bellevue Gold) Barminco’s fleet on site and ready to commence.

Bellevue Gold targets higher FY27 production

Bellevue Gold (ASX: BGL) has guided FY27 production to 150,000-170,000oz following record FY26 annual production of 143,539oz, which was in the top half of its guidance range.

Aluminium is a critical input for military systems including armoured vehicles, naval vessels, spacecraft and missiles, according to the White House.

US offers aluminium tariff relief

The US has announced an incentive program that could halve tariffs on aluminium imports for companies building, expanding or refurbishing domestic smelters.

Regis has corrected its June 30 cash and bullion balance from $1.21b to $1.184b, while FY26 group production and its cash balance remain unchanged.

Regis eyes stronger FY27 production

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) expects to produce 360,000-400,000oz of gold in FY27, supported by higher output from Duketon and strong gold prices making lower-margin ore more profitable.

The Copper Blow project is located 20km southeast of Broken Hill.

Kingfisher extends high-grade mineralisation at Copper Blow

Kingfisher Mining (ASX: KFM) has reported high-grade assay results from its reverse circulation drilling program at the Copper Blow iron oxide copper gold project near Broken Hill, NSW.

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) previously bowed out of the battle for Vault after declining to match Genesis’ bid.

Genesis and Vault agree to $12.6b merger

Genesis Minerals (ASX: GMD) and Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU) will merge to create a new Australian gold major with annual production of 600-700koz, all from operations in WA.

The works approval covers the processing plant, tailings storage facility, wastewater treatment facility, power station and associated infrastructure.

Youanmi gold mine fully permitted

Rox Resources (ASX: RXL) has received the final major environmental approval for its Youanmi gold mine, clearing the way for construction and underground development to accelerate.

Regis recently reinstated the McPhillamys gold project’s ore reserve following completion of a pre-feasibility study.

Regis exits $5.6b Vault battle

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) will not submit a counterproposal to match Genesis Minerals’ (ASX: GMD) bid to acquire Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU).

India is Australia’s 4th largest source of refined petroleum and Australia is a longstanding supplier of coal and liquified natural gas to India.

Australia and India finalise uranium export deal

Australia and India have finalised an agreement enabling Australian uranium exports to India, opening an additional market for the resources sector.

Mr Quartermaine is a highly experienced media executive with a career spanning more than 35 years in the resources sector.

Former Perseus boss joins Northern Star board

Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) has appointed former Perseus Mining (ASX: PRU) chief executive Jeff Quartermaine as an independent non-executive director, effective immediately.