Author: Chloe Coutinho

The Federal Budget comes off the back of three consecutive interest rate hikes and mounting uncertainty due to war in the Middle East.

Federal Government locks in permanent fuel reserve, warns oil could hit $200/bbl

The Federal Government has committed $14.8b to fuel security as conflict in the Middle East drives oil prices higher amid global shortages.

Woodside's proposed development of the Browse Basin gas fields has drawn intense environmental opposition due to potential impacts on Scott Reef and beyond, with Woodside’s own environmental documents estimating the project would generate 6.4–6.8mt of carbon dioxide equivalent in an average year.

WA decades behind net zero target with or without Browse

WA’s net zero target is unlikely without an 11-fold increase in renewables deployment across scenarios, according to new Woodside-commissioned Deloitte Access Economics modelling.

Jinbi is YEC’s first project to reach financial close.

Yindjibarndi locks in Rio solar deal ahead of native title ruling

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) has locked in a 30-year Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) power deal for the Jinbi solar farm as Traditional Owners await a landmark compensation ruling over Fortescue’s Solomon Hub.

The PNG Expo will be held on July 1-2 in Port Moresby.

PNG Expo 2026 to feature top voices from mining, government and community sectors

PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) will bring together key decision makers from across Papua New Guinea’s resources sector, with its 2026 conference program spotlighting speakers from leading mining companies, service providers and community organisations.

The dam was owned and operated by Samarco, a joint venture between BHP and Vale. The collapse occurred in the Mariana area of Brazil and caused significant environmental impacts in the Doce River basin.

Court rejects BHP appeal bid over Brazil dam collapse

BHP (ASX: BHP) has lost its bid to appeal a landmark UK liability judgment over the 2015 Fundão tailings dam disaster.

The combined company’s board of directors will be comprised of four directors from each of the current Regis and Vault boards.

Regis and Vault to form $10.7b gold producer

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) will combine with Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU) in a merger-of-equals, with Regis acquiring 100% of the fully paid ordinary shares in Vault.

Palantir says it’s just a software company. Its manifesto suggests something much worse.

Off the Record: What does the ‘kill chain’ have to do with your groceries?

Palantir says it’s just a software company. Its manifesto suggests something much worse.

The joint venture will hold MinRes’ existing 50% ownership of the Wodgina and Mt Marion lithium mines.

MinRes and POSCO execute lithium JV agreements

POSCO Holdings will acquire 30% of Mineral Resources’ (ASX: MIN) operational lithium business under a new incorporated joint venture, LithCo.

While the RCCU remains offline, the refinery is expected to produce diesel and jet fuel at about 80% of capacity and petrol at about 60%.

Viva Energy targets June restart of Geelong refinery

Viva Energy (ASX: VEA) is targeting a June restart of the residue catalytic cracking unit (RCCU) and associated units at its Geelong refinery, following repairs required after a fire in April.

The quarry proposal was referred to the WA EPA almost 10 years ago.

WA EPA rejects sand and limestone quarry

The WA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended against a proposal to extract sand and limestone from a quarry at Preston Beach.

Pilbara Hub FY26 volume guidance was maintained.

MinRes upgrades FY26 guidance

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has upgraded production guidance across mining services, Onslow Iron, Wodgina and Mt Marion following a solid Q3 FY26.