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WA resources sector spend hits record high

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WA resources sector spend hits record high

The WA resources sector reported a record $166b spend in 2025 —the equivalent of $454m every day — according to the Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) WA’s latest economic contribution survey.

Rio pays $9.5b in Australian taxes for 2025

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Rio pays $9.5b in Australian taxes for 2025

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) paid $14.3b globally in taxes and royalties during 2025 according to its most recent Taxes and Royalties Paid Report.

Fenix Resources (ASX: FEX) is bracing its Mid-West operations in WA for the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Narelle and diesel fuel delivery uncertainty linked to global supply constraints.

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WA iron ore operations hit by cyclone and fuel shortages

Fenix Resources (ASX: FEX) is bracing its Mid-West operations in WA for the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Narelle and diesel fuel delivery uncertainty linked to global supply constraints.

Australian explorers cash in on billion-dollar exploration boom

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Australian explorers cash in on billion-dollar exploration boom

A report from BDO has found Australian resource exploration companies are holding a record $12.04b in cash following an exceptionally strong funding quarter.

Macmahon Holdings (ASX: MAH) is partnering with Manuka Resources (ASX: MKR) for the restart of mining operations at the Wonawinta silver project in NSW.

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Wonawinta silver project set for restart under Macmahon deal

Macmahon Holdings (ASX: MAH) is partnering with Manuka Resources (ASX: MKR) for the restart of mining operations at the Wonawinta silver project in NSW.

A fatal accident involving a contractor has occurred at Nickel Industries’ (ASX: NIC) Hengjaya mine in Indonesia.

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Contractor dies at Nickel Industries mine

A fatal accident involving a contractor has occurred at Nickel Industries’ (ASX: NIC) Hengjaya mine in Indonesia.

Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) Diavik diamond mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada has seen its final day of production after 23 years of operation.

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Rio Tinto diamond mine delivers final production

Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) Diavik diamond mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada has seen its final day of production after 23 years of operation.

Following the successful ballot, workers can take the action if they provide five days’ notice to BHP.

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BHP faces first Pilbara strike in decades

Electrical workers at BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Pilbara mining operations have voted for protected industrial action, following more than a year of negotiations.

Australia signs landmark free trade agreement with EU

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Australia signs landmark free trade agreement with EU

After eight years of negotiations, Australia has signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) to lower trade and investment barriers between the regions.

The Boyne aluminium smelter, Australia’s second-largest aluminium smelter, is majority owned by Rio Tinto.

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Boyne smelter secured to 2040

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and the Federal and Queensland Governments will invest $2b to secure the future of the Boyne aluminium smelter in Gladstone.

Liberty Bell Bay smelter enters voluntary administration

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Liberty Bell Bay smelter enters voluntary administration

Liberty Bell Bay in Tasmania, one of billionaire Sanjeev Gupta’s last remaining Australian assets, has entered voluntary administration.