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Wesfarmers greenlights $1.4b WA lithium expansion

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Wesfarmers greenlights $1.4b WA lithium expansion

Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) and joint venture partner Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile have approved an expansion project that would double production at the Mt Holland lithium project.

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Ramelius lifts exploration budget on high-grade results

High-grade drilling results have strengthened Ramelius Resources’ (ASX: RMS) case for its next underground mine as the company targets annual production of more than 500,000oz by FY30.

Rio backs Queensland biochar facility

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Rio backs Queensland biochar facility

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has signed a five-year offtake agreement with Australian bioenergy company SuperChar as part of its investigation into coal alternatives.

Aluminium is a critical input for military systems including armoured vehicles, naval vessels, spacecraft and missiles, according to the White House.

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US offers aluminium tariff relief

The US has announced an incentive program that could halve tariffs on aluminium imports for companies building, expanding or refurbishing domestic smelters.

Meta-torbernite from Number 6 workings

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Microbes unlock uranium in mine waste

Microbial activity in decades-old South Australian mine waste may be transforming uranium and rare earth elements into mobile nanoparticles capable of dispersing through the environment, new research has found.

Twiggy makes a move into tungsten

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Twiggy makes a move into tungsten

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) founder Dr Andrew Forrest is set to acquire a 16.8% stake in global tungsten producer EQ Resources (ASX: EQR), making him the company’s largest shareholder.

Hancock Iron Ore, Bellevue Gold and Fortescue join WA Mining 2026 speaker line up

Hancock Iron Ore, Bellevue Gold and Fortescue join WA Mining 2026 speaker line up

The WA Mining Conference & Exhibition (WA Mining) 2026 is taking shape, with a powerful line-up of industry leaders confirmed for the conference program and the exhibitor list now officially live.

South32 exceeds FY26 production guidance

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South32 exceeds FY26 production guidance

South32 (ASX: S32) has exceeded production guidance across several of its key businesses for FY26, including aluminium and manganese.

MCA: Mining tax and royalty payments declining

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MCA: Mining tax and royalty payments declining

Company tax and royalty revenue from the Australian minerals sector declined in FY24 and are expected to reduce further in coming years, according to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).

Regis has corrected its June 30 cash and bullion balance from $1.21b to $1.184b, while FY26 group production and its cash balance remain unchanged.

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Regis eyes stronger FY27 production

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) expects to produce 360,000-400,000oz of gold in FY27, supported by higher output from Duketon and strong gold prices making lower-margin ore more profitable.

Liberty Bell Bay ordered to close

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Liberty Bell Bay ordered to close

Administrators at Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter have commenced the immediate closure of the businesses after failing to secure a buyer.