Author: Samantha Bawden

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.

North Stanmore rare earths confirmed in secondary phosphate

North Stanmore rare earths confirmed in secondary phosphate

Recent mineral analysis results have confirmed the rare earths at Victory Metals’ (ASX: VTM) North Stanmore project will be cheaper and easier to extract than previously thought.

Liebherr 600t excavator arrives at Super Pit

Liebherr 600t excavator arrives at Super Pit

Liebherr has delivered its first R 9600 ultra-class excavator to Northern Star Resources’ (ASX: NST) Super Pit gold mine in Kalgoorlie, WA.

Rinehart rewards more than $1.2m to Australian athletes

Rinehart rewards more than $1.2m to Australian athletes

Hancock Prospecting has contributed more than $ 1.272m in bonuses to Australia’s medal-winning swimmers at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

BHP signs $60m Traditional Owner partnership at Prominent Hill

BHP signs $60m Traditional Owner partnership at Prominent Hill

BHP (ASX: BHP) has announced a new partnership with AMY Nominees, marking the company’s largest ever standalone contract with a Traditional Owner business in South Australia.

Northern Star delays FY27 guidance as KCGM commissioning begins

Northern Star delays FY27 guidance as KCGM commissioning begins

Northern Star (ASX: NST) sold 1.543moz of gold during FY26, below its original guidance of 1.7–1.85moz but above revised guidance of 1.5moz.

Off the Record: Who is really blowing NSW’s carbon budget?

Off the Record: Who is really blowing NSW’s carbon budget?

Though the true outlook of NSW's coal sector’s impact on emissions remains uncertain, one threat is undeniable.

Fortescue supports Aboriginal men’s health in Hedland

Fortescue supports Aboriginal men’s health in Hedland

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has partnered with Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation to give Aboriginal men in Hedland greater access to culturally safe health and wellbeing support.