Author: Samantha Bawden

MCA: New migration policies could hurt the resources sector

MCA: New migration policies could hurt the resources sector

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) says changes by the Federal Government to deprioritise offshore skilled migration visa applicants will impact the mining sector’s performance.

Glencore fully impairs Murrin Murrin

Glencore fully impairs Murrin Murrin

Glencore has recorded a US$457m pre-tax impairment against its Murrin Murrin nickel-cobalt operation in WA.

Glencore targets ASX listing

Glencore targets ASX listing

Glencore has announced it intends to apply for a secondary listing on the ASX, targeting admission in October 2026.

Wood Mackenzie: Metals sector weathers Middle East shocks

Wood Mackenzie: Metals sector weathers Middle East shocks

The Middle East conflict has had a far more contained impact on the global metals and mining markets than originally predicted, according to a new Wood Mackenzie report.

Hillgrove on track for production

Hillgrove on track for production

Larvotto Resources (ASX: LRV) has begun commissioning the processing plant at its Hillgrove gold-antimony project in NSW and expects to start production by the end of this month.

Brightstar flags significant potential Sandstone resource upgrade

Brightstar flags significant potential Sandstone resource upgrade

Brightstar Resources (ASX: BTR) has received a 305.4m at 1.82g/t of gold assay result from its drilling at its Sandstone gold project in WA.

Glencore advances Newlands rehabilitation project

Glencore advances Newlands rehabilitation project

Glencore is progressing one of Australia’s largest coal rehabilitation projects at its retired Newlands site in northern Queensland.

Worker dies at Hunter Valley coal mine

Worker dies at Hunter Valley coal mine

A worker has died following a mobile equipment incident at the United Wambo open cut coal mine in the Hunter Valley, NSW yesterday afternoon.

Twiggy’s Iron Bridge takes a $1.1b hit

Twiggy’s Iron Bridge takes a $1.1b hit

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has flagged a $1.1b (US$750m) pre-tax impairment charge after confirming further ramp-up delays at its Iron Bridge magnetite project in the Pilbara.

Traditional Owners to appeal $150.1m Fortescue native title penalty

Traditional Owners to appeal $150.1m Fortescue native title penalty

Yindjibarndi native title holders have unanimously voted to appeal the Federal Court’s decision ordering Fortescue (ASX: FMG) to pay a record $150.1m in compensation linked to the Solomon Hub.

BHP port workers to strike again

BHP port workers to strike again

BHP (ASX: BHP) is facing another strike at its Port Hedland operations with workers notifying the company of their intention to strike next weekend.