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Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and the Clontarf Foundation have extended their long-standing partnership for a further five years, continuing a collaboration aimed at improving education, wellbeing and employment outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

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Rio Tinto extends Clontarf partnership for five years

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and the Clontarf Foundation have extended their long-standing partnership for a further five years, continuing a collaboration aimed at improving education, wellbeing and employment outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

South32 (ASX: S32) has lifted Taylor growth capital at its Hermosa project in Arizona by $1.5b (US$1.1b), while pushing first production out to the second half of FY28.

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South32 flags $1.5b Hermosa cost blowout

South32 (ASX: S32) has lifted Taylor growth capital at its Hermosa project in Arizona by $1.5b (US$1.1b), while pushing first production out to the second half of FY28.

The quarry proposal was referred to the WA EPA almost 10 years ago.

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WA EPA rejects sand and limestone quarry

The WA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended against a proposal to extract sand and limestone from a quarry at Preston Beach.

Pilbara Hub FY26 volume guidance was maintained.

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MinRes upgrades FY26 guidance

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has upgraded production guidance across mining services, Onslow Iron, Wodgina and Mt Marion following a solid Q3 FY26.

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Liontown generated $55m in positive cash flow from operating activities.

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Liontown sees strongest quarter since start of production

Liontown (ASX: LTR) posted its strongest financial performance since production commenced, generating $33m in cash flow, backed by a rebound in prices alongside operational progress.

Students at Hedland Senior High School are gaining hands-on experience in drone technology and STEM pathways through a partnership with Fortescue (ASX: FMG).

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Fortescue partnership lifts STEM in Pilbara schools

Students at Hedland Senior High School are gaining hands-on experience in drone technology and STEM pathways through a partnership with Fortescue (ASX: FMG).

Pilbara work ban extended indefinitely

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Pilbara work ban extended indefinitely

Electrical workers across BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Pilbara operations have voted to continue their industrial action, with bans on overtime and on-call work extended indefinitely.

Off the Record: The panic buying paradox

Off the Record: The panic buying paradox

Humans innately desire predictability. During times of crisis, it’s only natural to seek a sense of control in an unpredictable environment.

Most recently, Mr van Vuuren held the role of senior vice president corporate development for Maaden in Saudi Arabia and served on the board of Meridian and the executive committee of Manara Minerals.

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IGO CFO exits after less than a month

IGO chief financial officer Johan van Vuuren has resigned, effective immediately, after commencing in the role on April 1.

Albanese targets project delays, fuel security in pre-Budget pitch

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Albanese targets project delays, fuel security in pre-Budget pitch

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the Federal Government will commit more than $45m across four years in the upcoming Budget to accelerate project approvals under the EPBC Act.

The WA Government has identified Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Port Hedland, Broome, Geraldton and Albany as critical to its vision for WA to become a renewable energy powerhouse and make more products locally.

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Rio Tinto commits $100m to regional worker housing

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) will invest $100m to support the delivery of more than 500 homes for regional frontline workers, as part of the WA Government’s Seven Cities Vision for regional WA.