Author: Samantha Bawden

BHP awards $200m Olympic Dam expansion contract

BHP awards $200m Olympic Dam expansion contract

BHP (ASX: BHP) has awarded a design and supply contract to China Nerin Engineering for key processing facilities as part of the proposed smelter and refinery expansion project at Olympic Dam.

BHP workers to strike at Australia’s largest iron ore port

BHP workers to strike at Australia’s largest iron ore port

Hundreds of workers are set to strike at BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Port Hedland bulk export terminal in what could be one of the Pilbara’s largest industrial actions this century.

Greatland names former Northern Star leader as COO

Greatland names former Northern Star leader as COO

Greatland Resources (ASX: GGP) has appointed Nick Strong as chief operating officer, with Otto Richter transitioning from acting chief operating officer to chief technical officer.

BHP Pilbara workers endorse agreement

BHP Pilbara workers endorse agreement

Workers at BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Mining Area C and South Flank operations have endorsed a new workplace agreement following months of negotiations.

BHP makes $2.2b bid to reopen copper mine

BHP makes $2.2b bid to reopen copper mine

BHP (ASX: BHP) has submitted a permit application for the potential reopening of its Cerro Colorado copper mine in the Tarapacá region of Northern Chile.

Off the Record: What is lost cannot always be paid for

Off the Record: What is lost cannot always be paid for

Next week, Australia will celebrate its 50th NAIDOC week, honouring the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Argo acquires Queensland coal mine in restart push

Argo acquires Queensland coal mine in restart push

Argo Natural Resources has acquired Bowen Coking Coal in a move to restart operations at the Burton coal mine in northern Queensland after a year-long hiatus.

Glencore executive takes top role at Northern Star

Glencore executive takes top role at Northern Star

Suresh Vadnagra will succeed Stuart Tonkin as Northern Star Resources’ (ASX: NST) managing director and chief executive from October 5.

AEMO flags WA coal exit by 2031

AEMO flags WA coal exit by 2031

WA’s main power system is forecast to have enough capacity to meet demand until FY29, but further investment will be needed as coal-fired generation exits the system, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

Jobs on the line as Yancoal announces Ashton closure

Jobs on the line as Yancoal announces Ashton closure

Yancoal has announced mining operations at its Ashton coal mine in the Upper Hunter region of NSW will cease in early 2028.

Vanadium producer secured for Queensland processing facility

Vanadium producer secured for Queensland processing facility

Vecco Group has signed on as the foundation customer for the Queensland Resources Common User Facility (QRCUF) to validate its vanadium production processes.