Author: Hannah Winks

The NSW government has introduced proposed legislation aimed at accelerating the delivery or priority renewable energy infrastructure as the state transitions away from coal-fired power generation.

NSW moves to fast-track renewable energy projects

The NSW government has introduced proposed legislation aimed at accelerating the delivery or priority renewable energy infrastructure as the state transitions away from coal-fired power generation.

Sodexo has been awarded a new long-term contract to provide facilities management across Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) Pilbara operations in WA, building on a previous 10-year agreement.

Sodexo extends Pilbara contract with Rio Tinto

Sodexo has been awarded a new long-term contract to provide facilities management across Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) Pilbara operations in WA, building on a previous 10-year agreement.

The Federal Government has unveiled a more than $10b fuel security package to strengthen domestic fuel supply, expand storage capacity and improve long-term energy security ahead of next week’s Budget.

Budget to include $10b fuel security package

The Federal Government has unveiled a more than $10b fuel security package to strengthen domestic fuel supply, expand storage capacity and improve long-term energy security ahead of next week’s Budget.

The mining, manufacturing and construction sectors account for just .7% of total Federal Government expenses in FY27, with spending of about $5.6b.

Westgold builds cash despite softer production

Westgold Resources (ASX: WGX) reported strong cash generation in Q3 FY26, bolstered by a rising gold price, while maintaining full-year production guidance.

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and the Clontarf Foundation have extended their long-standing partnership for a further five years, continuing a collaboration aimed at improving education, wellbeing and employment outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

Rio Tinto extends Clontarf partnership for five years

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and the Clontarf Foundation have extended their long-standing partnership for a further five years, continuing a collaboration aimed at improving education, wellbeing and employment outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

South32 (ASX: S32) has lifted Taylor growth capital at its Hermosa project in Arizona by $1.5b (US$1.1b), while pushing first production out to the second half of FY28.

South32 flags $1.5b Hermosa cost blowout

South32 (ASX: S32) has lifted Taylor growth capital at its Hermosa project in Arizona by $1.5b (US$1.1b), while pushing first production out to the second half of FY28.

Students at Hedland Senior High School are gaining hands-on experience in drone technology and STEM pathways through a partnership with Fortescue (ASX: FMG).

Fortescue partnership lifts STEM in Pilbara schools

Students at Hedland Senior High School are gaining hands-on experience in drone technology and STEM pathways through a partnership with Fortescue (ASX: FMG).

Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) has reported record quarterly free cash flow of US$3.1b and net income of US$3.3b for Q1 2026.

Newmont generates record earnings

Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) has reported record quarterly free cash flow of US$3.1b and net income of US$3.3b for Q1 2026.

South32 (ASX: S32) has reported solid operating and financial performance for Q3 FY26, maintaining production guidance across all operations except Australia Manganese.

South32: strong quarter offsets weather impacts

South32 (ASX: S32) has reported solid operating and financial performance for Q3 FY26, maintaining production guidance across all operations except Australia Manganese.

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) and Curtin University have advanced research into environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring, building on their three-year collaboration to demonstrate the technology’s potential to support biodiversity surveying in remote and sensitive environments.

MinRes and Curtin advance eDNA research for biodiversity monitoring

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) and Curtin University have advanced research into environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring, building on their three-year collaboration to demonstrate the technology’s potential to support biodiversity surveying in remote and sensitive environments.

Perseus Mining (ASX: PRU) has reported a 21% increase in gold production in Q3 FY26 r, producing 107,144oz across its three West African operations as the company maintains full-year guidance.

Perseus lifts quarterly gold production 21%

Perseus Mining (ASX: PRU) has reported a 21% increase in gold production in Q3 FY26, producing 107,144oz across its three West African operations as the company maintains full-year guidance.