Exploration & DiscoveryNews Kingfisher extends high-grade mineralisation at Copper Blow Kingfisher Mining (ASX: KFM) has reported high-grade assay results from its reverse circulation drilling program at the Copper Blow iron oxide copper gold project near Broken Hill, NSW.
NewsOpinion Off the Record: Can Australia have its yellowcake and eat it too? The India uranium deal raises difficult questions about Australia's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and the message it sends at a time when global tensions are escalating.
NewsProjects & Operations BHP copper takes a hit as iron ore delivers record production BHP (ASX: BHP) reported a 3% year-on-year decrease in copper production in FY26 and expects output to drop further in the new financial year.
NewsProjects & Operations IGO divests Nova operation for $7m IGO (ASX: IGO) will sell its Nova nickel operation to Global Lithium Resources (ASX: GL1) as the company prepares to conclude mining during the December 2026 quarter.
Economics & Commodity PricesNews GenCost: cheaper batteries challenge gas generation Electricity generation costs in the National Electricity Market (NEM) are expected to fall in the near term, as lower-cost batteries begin to compete with traditional gas-fired power generation.
NewsProjects & Operations Rio Tinto iron ore exports rebound despite diesel hit Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) iron ore division is on course to meet its full-year production guidance despite a slow start to the year and rising production costs linked to higher diesel prices.
NewsProjects & Operations Alcoa greenlights WA gallium plant Government and industry partners of Australia, Japan and the US, have reached final investment decision for a gallium production plant to be co located at Alcoa’s (ASX: AAI) Wagerup alumina refinery in WA.
NewsProjects & Operations Post-mine plan delivered for Hunter coal mines The NSW Government has revealed the first major post-mining land transformations plans at BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Mt Arthur coal mine as it moves towards closure by 2030.
NewsTechnology & Innovation Monash launches critical minerals initiative Monash University has debuted a major cross-disciplinary initiative aimed at securing Australia’s place in the global critical mineral supply chain.
NewsProjects & Operations Black Cat pauses Lakewood processing Black Cat Syndicate (ASX: BC8) has temporarily taken the Lakewood processing plant offline following a mill bearing failure.
NewsPolitics & Regulation WA welcomes new Mines Minister The WA Government has appointed Daniel Pastorelli as the state’s new Mines, Petroleum and Exploration Minister as David Michael takes on the role of State Development Minister.