Author: Samantha Bawden

San,Franciso,,California,,Usa,?,February,3,,2024:,Waymo,Self

Off the Record: A lack of curiosity killed the cat

If you find that after less than a minute of mental effort your subconscious is nagging you to “just ask ChatGPT”, you may be letting go of your cognitive wheel and becoming a passenger to the “thoughts” of your LLM of choice.

The trial occupied 51 days of hearing, and more than 4000 documents were tendered into evidence as exhibits.

Rinehart footed with royalty bill in billion-dollar dispute

Hancock Prospecting (HPPL) will have to pay royalties from Hope Downs to one of its biggest rivals after the WA Supreme Court upheld Wright Prospecting’s claim involving legacy deeds signed by Gina Rinehart's father.

China eases BHP iron ore ban

China eases BHP iron ore ban

China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) has reportedly told several Chinese steel mills they can purchase some BHP (ASX: BHP) cargoes, relaxing restrictions that have been in place since September 2025.

Fortescue pushes fossil fuel elimination target to 2028

Fortescue pushes fossil fuel elimination target to 2028

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) expects to save US$100m in fossil fuel costs next year as it fast-tracks its delivery of a fully integrated green energy grid.

No quick fix for Australia’s energy crisis

No quick fix for Australia’s energy crisis

Several explorers, backed by the Queensland Government, are leveraging the current global fuel security crisis to push for development of the Taroom Trough, which the state says could become Australia's first new oil field since the 1970s.

Energy markets face months of disruption despite ceasefire

Energy markets face months of disruption despite ceasefire

Iran has agreed to allow conditional passage through the Strait of Hormuz under a two-week ceasefire with the US.

Sandvik launches new development drill rig

Sandvik launches new development drill rig

Sandvik has launched its next-generation automated development drill rig, the DD423i, which offers 34.5% more drilling coverage than legacy models.

Bellevue Gold posts record cash flow

Bellevue Gold posts record cash flow

Bellevue Gold (ASX: BGL) has delivered a record underlying free cash flow of $158m for Q3 FY26 after reporting increased mined and processed ore grades.

Middle East conflict threatens global aluminium supply

Middle East conflict threatens global aluminium supply

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is introducing new upside risks to the global aluminium market, extending the fallout beyond the existing impacts to oil and gas.

‘Pilbara Killer’ set to reshape iron ore market

‘Pilbara Killer’ set to reshape iron ore market

The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea is set to be the primary catalyst for long-term supply growth of seaborne iron ore as ramp-up begins, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Ausenco secures Hillside contract

Ausenco secures Hillside contract

Ausenco has been awarded the EPCM contract for Rex Minerals Hillside project in South Australia, about 150 km west of Adelaide.