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MCA: CGT changes could hinder greenfields development

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MCA: CGT changes could hinder greenfields development

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) says the Federal Government’s proposed changes to capital gains tax for junior minerals exploration companies will adversely impact funding opportunities.

Geoscience Australia launches new critical minerals database

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Geoscience Australia launches new critical minerals database

Geoscience Australia has released a new global mineral chemistry database to help researchers, governments and industry better understand critical minerals.

The remaining nominated directors are former Pacific Road Capital investment director Susan Corlett, former Metals Acquisition chief executive Mick McMullen, former Orion Resource Partners managing partner Peter Rozenauers and former Barrick and Randgold Resources chief financial officer Graham Shuttleworth.

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Elliott names candidates for Northern Star board changes

Elliott Investment Management is pushing Northern Star (ASX: NST) for board changes, putting forward six candidates for the board enhancement it has been calling for since June.

Tomago Aluminium gets $2.5b government bailout

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Tomago Aluminium gets $2.5b government bailout

The Federal and NSW Governments have announced a $2.5b 10-year bailout package for Australia’s largest aluminium smelter, Tomago Aluminium in the Hunter Valley.

The contract will have an initial term of 36 months.

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Macmahon wins $240m underground development contract

Medallion Metals (ASX: MM8) has selected Macmahon Underground (ASX: MAH) as its preferred underground mining contractor at the Ravensthorpe gold project in WA.

Evion recognised by US Department of Defense

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Evion recognised by US Department of Defense

Evion Group (ASX: EVG) has been accepted as a member of the US Department of Defense's public-private consortium, established to strengthen the country's manufacturing and defence industrial base.

Peabody pays nearly $5m in underpaid wages

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Peabody pays nearly $5m in underpaid wages

Peabody Energy Australia has signed an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) after it rectified nearly $5m in wages to 197 underpaid workers.

EV Resources signs first ore supply agreement

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EV Resources signs first ore supply agreement

EV Resources (ASX: EVR) has secured a five-year binding ore supply agreement for its Tecomatlán processing plant in Mexico, bringing the facility a step closer to proof-of-concept production.

US Consul-General to visit Queensland minerals province

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US Consul-General to visit Queensland minerals province

Next week, the US Consul-General will inspect Queensland’s critical minerals corridor ahead of the Queensland Premier’s Trade Mission to the US later this month.

Mastermyne wins $255m Dendrobium contract

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Mastermyne wins $255m Dendrobium contract

Mastermyne (ASX: MYE) has been awarded a new expanded mining services contract at GM3’s Dendrobium underground coal mine in NSW.

Mining giants join WA Mining 2026 as the countdown begins

Mining giants join WA Mining 2026 as the countdown begins

Returning to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 16–17 September 2026, WA Mining Conference & Exhibition 2026 (WA Mining) will bring together the people, companies and technologies driving the future of the resources sector, with a strong line-up of sponsors and industry leaders already confirmed.

MCA: New migration policies could hurt the resources sector

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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.