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.
NewsProjects & Operations Genesis and Vault agree to $12.6b merger Genesis Minerals (ASX: GMD) and Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU) will merge to create a new Australian gold major with annual production of 600-700koz, all from operations in WA.
NewsProjects & Operations Youanmi gold mine fully permitted Rox Resources (ASX: RXL) has received the final major environmental approval for its Youanmi gold mine, clearing the way for construction and underground development to accelerate.
NewsProjects & Operations Regis exits $5.6b Vault battle Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) will not submit a counterproposal to match Genesis Minerals’ (ASX: GMD) bid to acquire Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU).
