NewsProjects & Operations Westgold approves $145m expansion to lift output and cut costs Westgold Resources (ASX: WGX) has approved the final investment decision to expand its Higginsville processing hub from 1.6mtpa to 2.6mtpa.
InternationalNews Hermosa moves closer to federal land expansion South32 (ASX: S32) says the US Forest Service (USFS) has indicated it would approve Hermosa’s development onto National Forest Service land.
NewsProjects & Operations Phosphate Hill sells for just $1 Dyno Nobel (ASX: DNL) has sold it Phosphate Hill site in north west Queensland to Mayfair Corporation for an initial purchase price of $1 and a deferred consideration of up to $100m.
Exploration & DiscoveryNews Rox fully funds WA gold project to production Rox Resources (ASX: RXL) has received commitments for $350m in debt facilities to fund the development of its 100%-owned Youanmi gold project in WA.
NewsTechnology & Innovation Agricultural waste emerges as a viable coal substitute in steelmaking Researchers from CSIRO and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have successfully demonstrated a viable approach to reduce emissions from steelmaking by partially replacing coal with agricultural waste.
Industry FocusNews Fortescue advances WA’s largest solar farm Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has commenced construction at its largest solar development at the 440MW Solomon Airport solar farm in the Pilbara.
NewsPeople & Workforce Tivan to provide $1m in grant funding Tivan (ASX: TVN) has established a community development initiative with the Central Land Council (CLC) to provide grant funding to support Traditional Owners and Native Title Holders in Central Australia.
NewsPeople & Workforce Mining gender gaps persisting despite equality efforts In the Australian resources sector, women now represent a larger portion of roles as companies make progress to lower representation and wage disparities.
Exploration & DiscoveryNews Catalina expands WA copper-gold exposure Catalina Resources (ASX: CTN) has entered into a binding option agreement to acquire 100% of BGM Metals, including its exploration licenses in the Eastern Goldfields.
InternationalNews US action in Iran exposes critical minerals weakness Weapons stock depletion may not ultimately decide the outcome of the Iran-US conflict, but it could certainly play a major role.
NewsPeople & Workforce First Nations clean energy grants now open The Federal Government has opened round 1 of its First Nations Clean Energy Program grants, with the government investing $39.455m over 3 years to support First Nations organisations and groups to build skills, confidence and knowledge in clean energy.
