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Brightstar Resources (ASX: BTR) has executed a strategic framework agreement with Aquirian (ASX: AQN) for the supply of all drilling and energetics services at its Goldfields Hub in WA, as the company advances towards near-term production.

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Brightstar locks in five-year drill and blast deal

Brightstar Resources (ASX: BTR) has executed a strategic framework agreement with Aquirian (ASX: AQN) for the supply of all drilling and energetics services at its Goldfields Hub in WA, as the company advances towards near-term production.

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) has moved into a net cash position following a strong March quarter underpinned by higher gold prices and consistent operational delivery.

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Evolution surges on gold rally

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) has moved into a net cash position following a strong March quarter underpinned by higher gold prices and consistent operational delivery.

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has commissioned a new alumina conveyor at its BC works smelter in Kitimat, Canada as part of a CA$135m investment to improve operational reliability at the site.

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Rio Tinto commissions new conveyor at Canadian smelter

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has commissioned a new alumina conveyor at its BC Works smelter in Kitimat, Canada as part of a CA$135m investment to improve operational reliability at the site.

BHP hit with first Pilbara strike of the century

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BHP hit with first Pilbara strike of the century

Electrical workers across BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Pilbara operations began protected industrial action this morning.

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Countries ramp up coal use amidst energy crisis

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Countries ramp up coal use amidst energy crisis

Thermal coal demand is rising globally as countries scramble to secure energy supplies despite constrained trade flows through the Middle East.

The refinery supplies more than 50% of Victoria’s and 10% of Australia’s fuel and can process up to 120,000bbls of oil per day, according to Viva Energy.

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Fire breaks out at one of Australia’s two oil refineries

A major fire broke out at Viva Energy’s (ASX: VEA) Geelong oil refinery just after 11pm last night, with the blaze now contained to the area of origin.

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Off the Record: A lack of curiosity killed the cat

If you find that after less than a minute of mental effort your subconscious is nagging you to “just ask ChatGPT”, you may be letting go of your cognitive wheel and becoming a passenger to the “thoughts” of your LLM of choice.

Geoscience Australia has received more than 2300 reports of tremors.

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Record-breaking quake halts operations at NSW gold mine

Newmont (ASX: NEM) has halted underground operations at its Cadia gold mine following a 4.5-magnitude earthquake in the area last night.

The trial occupied 51 days of hearing, and more than 4000 documents were tendered into evidence as exhibits.

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Rinehart footed with royalty bill in billion-dollar dispute

Hancock Prospecting (HPPL) will have to pay royalties from Hope Downs to one of its biggest rivals after the WA Supreme Court upheld Wright Prospecting’s claim involving legacy deeds signed by Gina Rinehart's father.

KCG indirectly owns 100% of KCR. KCR holds an 80% participating interest in the unincorporated joint venture that owns the Kestrel coal mine, with the remaining 20% held by Mitsui Kestrel Coal Investment.

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Yancoal to acquire Queensland coal mine for $2.5b

Yancoal (ASX: YAL) will acquire an 80% interest in the Kestrel coal mine as part of its acquisition of KCG.

China eases BHP iron ore ban

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China eases BHP iron ore ban

China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) has reportedly told several Chinese steel mills they can purchase some BHP (ASX: BHP) cargoes, relaxing restrictions that have been in place since September 2025.