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The mine was one of the first discovered in Queensland, with prospectors originally finding gold at the site as far back as 1860.

Mount Chalmers restart could create hundreds of jobs

The Queensland Government says hundreds of jobs could be created at the Mount Chalmers mine as QMines works to bring the site back into production.

(Image source: Fortescue) Fortescue is undertaking one of the world’s largest mining electrification programs, transitioning more than 800 pieces of heavy mobile equipment and 3000 light vehicles.

Fortescue needs 1 in 21 WA electricians for decarb plans

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has opened its new Power Up Training Centre in Perth, WA, to train the workforce needed to electrify its Pilbara operations.

Mozal Aluminium in Mozambique is excluded from the transaction and remains on care and maintenance, with divestment under active consideration.

Alcoa buys South32 assets for $8.1b

Alcoa (ASX: AAI) will acquire South32’s (ASX: S32) aluminium value chain assets for about $8.1b (US$5.6b).

The Mt Rawdon pumped hydro project would require an investment of more than $6b.

Queensland drops Evolution’s $6b pumped hydro plan

Evolution Mining’s (ASX: EVN) Mt Rawdon pumped hydro project will not be progressed following a review of Queensland’s pumped hydro options by QIC.

(Image source: Hancock Iron Ore) The mine is expected to produce 8mtpa.

Hancock brings $840m McPhee Creek mine online

Hancock Iron Ore has marked first ore from its McPhee Creek mine, 19 months after first soil was turned, following multiple environmental and regulatory delays.

The changes follow BHP’s March announcement that Mr Craig would become chief executive on July 1.

BHP reshuffles executive team ahead of new CEO

BHP (ASX: BHP) has made changes to its executive team ahead of incoming chief executive Brandon Craig taking the top job on July 1.

In 2021, the WA government conducted an inquiry into sexual harassment and assault in the FIFO industry.

Women allege stalking, underwear theft at Fortescue mine sites in latest class action

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has been hit with a class action alleging sex discrimination and sexual harassment impacting women employed at the company’s Australian mine sites.

Lucky Bay is an Australian Garnet operation located south of Kalbarri in WA.

Lucky Bay closure to impact 110 MinRes workers

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) will cease operations at the struggling Lucky Bay project, in a move that will impact about 110 employees.

(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.