Author: Chloe Coutinho

Northern Star lifts mineral resources, ore reserves

Northern Star lifts mineral resources, ore reserves

Northern Star (ASX: NST) has reported Hemi’s mineral resources and ore reserves for the first time, driving a 26% and 27% increase in group mineral resources and ore reserves, respectively.

(Image source: BHP) Biofuels for global shipping today rely heavily on used cooking oil – a feedstock whose availability is approaching its projected limits. Biofuel from waste animal fats presents a promising option to expand the supply of lower-emissions marine fuels.

BHP trials biofuel blend on bulk carrier

BHP (ASX: BHP) and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuels from used cooking oil and waste animal fats to create a lower-emissions marine fuel.

The DFS is being managed by Kalgoorlie Nickel, the incorporated joint venture company owned by Ardea (65%) and GH Nickel — a joint venture between Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation, together the Consortium (35%). The DFS is fully funded by the Consortium up to the agreed DFS program and budget of $98.5m.

Ardea delays Kalgoorlie nickel project feasibility study

Ardea Resources (ASX: ARL) has pushed back the definitive feasibility study (DFS) final report for its Kalgoorlie nickel project, with completion now extending beyond the previous timeline of June 30.

(Image source: BHP) BHP says it is the world’s largest copper producer and has increased copper production by around 30% since 2021.

BHP tests AI-backed copper leaching with Microsoft

BHP has partnered with Microsoft and Prescience Insilico to accelerate the discovery of advanced copper leaching solutions as the miner looks to grow copper production to support demand driven by the energy transition, digitalisation and AI.

The feasibility study estimated $1065m in pre-production capex to first gold followed by expansion capex of $673m.

Greatland greenlights Havieron

Greatland Resources (ASX: GGP) has executed a $500m corporate debt facility agreement and approved the final investment decision to develop Havieron.

This push comes after Northern Star managing director Stuart Tonkin confirmed he would step down during Q1 FY27.

Elliott calls for urgent action, potential sale of Northern Star

Elliott Investment Management disclosed it had amassed a more than $1b stake in Northern Star (ASX: NST), while urging the gold miner to launch a strategic review.

South32 owns 86% of Worsley Alumina, with 10% held by Japan Alumina Associates and the remaining 4% held by Sojitz Alumina.

Worker hospitalised after incident at Boddington bauxite mine

A member of South32’s (ASX: S32) team was injured in an incident involving a tip truck at Worsley Alumina’s Boddington bauxite mine on May 27.

Off the Record: Labor may not get a chance to prove us wrong about the Budget

Off the Record: Labor may not get a chance to prove us wrong about the Budget

The political establishment is cracking, in Australia and abroad. We should have listened when the US first warned us during the rise of Trump, and we should be taking notes now as party control diversifies in places like the UK.

Vulcan says Lionheart is targeting production of enough LHM for about 500,000 electric vehicle batteries per year.

Vulcan clears financial close for $3.9b lithium project

Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) has reached financial close on the $3.9b Lionheart project financing package, supporting the construction of the integrated lithium and renewable energy project.

The appointment follows an MCA board meeting in Perth yesterday.

Outgoing Lynas chief to lead MCA

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has appointed Amanda Lacaze as its new chair, replacing outgoing chair Andrew Michelmore.

MinRes has made the final investment decision with its joint venture partner Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium.

MinRes locks in $490m lithium mine expansion

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) will invest $490m across FY27 and FY28 to construct a flotation plant and develop underground mining at the Mt Marion lithium operation.