Author: Chloe Coutinho

Ms Lacaze’s appointment as an independent non-executive director is effective August 17.

Amanda Lacaze joins Vulcan board

Former Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) managing director and chief executive Amanda Lacaze has been appointed to the Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) board.

The proposed power station would replace the ageing Parkeston power station, which was commissioned in 1996.

EPA backs Northern Star’s Kalgoorlie power project

Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) has secured an EPA recommendation for its proposed Kalgoorlie thermal power project, which would provide reliable power to the expanding Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operations.

PLS expects the Ngungaju plant to reach its normalised production rate within the first four months of FY27.

PLS targets record output as Ngungaju ramps up

PLS (ASX: PLS) is targeting another production record in FY27, guiding spodumene output of 1.03–1.1mt as it ramps up the restarted Ngungaju plant.

MinRes says it continues to experience no disruption to its fuel supplies or operations as a result of the Middle East conflict.

Record production carries MinRes above guidance

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) met or exceeded its FY26 volume and cost guidance across all business segments, with record production from its mining services, iron ore and lithium businesses.

(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.