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NEPA greenlights BMA’s Saraji extension to 2055

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NEPA greenlights BMA’s Saraji extension to 2055

The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) has approved a major extension of BHP (ASX: BHP) Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Saraji coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

Cook encourages major WA coal merger

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Cook encourages major WA coal merger

The WA Government has recommended the State’s last remaining privately-owned coal mines consolidate to form a single entity as it moves closer to phasing out coal.

This extends the Lithium Industry Support Program which was due to expire at the end of 2026.

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Element Zero secures $26m for green iron trial

The Federal Government is investing $26m in a $53.6m project by Perth-based company Element Zero to fund technology that could convert Australian iron ore into lower-emissions iron using renewable electricity.

BHP executive to exit company after 30 years

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BHP executive to exit company after 30 years

BHP (ASX: BHP) chief commercial officer Rag Udd will leave the company at the end of January 2027 after a three-decade-long career with the mining giant.

ASIC clears MinRes and Ellison

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ASIC clears MinRes and Ellison

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will not be taking any enforcement action against Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) after concluding an investigation into the company and its executives.

NRW wins $960m Karara contract extension

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NRW wins $960m Karara contract extension

NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH) has been awarded a five year mining services contract extension valued at about $960m for the China-owned Karara iron ore mine in WA.

Northern Star facing charges over Thunderbox fatality

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Northern Star facing charges over Thunderbox fatality

WorkSafe has laid charges against Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) and Coogee Chemicals in relation to a fatal cyanide poisoning incident at the Thunderbox gold mine in 2024.

Liontown enters Argentina with lithium brine deal

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Liontown enters Argentina with lithium brine deal

Liontown (ASX: LTR) has moved to extend its footprint beyond Australia by signing a binding agreement with NEXT Lithium to earn up to a 100% interest in the Centenario lithium brine exploration project in Argentina.

Production begins at Australia’s largest antimony mine

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Production begins at Australia’s largest antimony mine

Larvotto Resources (ASX: LRV) has commenced antimony and gold production at its Hillgrove mine in NSW after completing its major redevelopment program.

Kathleen Valley expansion on track as Liontown banks record profit

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Kathleen Valley expansion on track as Liontown banks record profit

Liontown (ASX: LTR) has made a comeback from the $193m net loss after tax it reported in FY25, finishing FY26 with a net profit after tax of $93m as production and sales increased and lithium markets improved.

Macmahon awarded $38m Groundrush contract

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Macmahon awarded $38m Groundrush contract

Macmahon (ASX: MAH) has been awarded a $38m underground development contract at the Central Tanami project joint venture in the Northern Territory.

Forrestania awards $145m contract to MEGA Resources

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Forrestania awards $145m contract to MEGA Resources

Forrestania Resources (ASX: FRS) has awarded MEGA Resources a two-year mining contract with a base value of about $145m for the Johnson Range project in WA.