NewsProjects & Operations Rio Tinto rules out Glencore merger Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has confirmed it is no longer considering a possible merger or other business combination with Glencore.
NewsPeople & Workforce 300 jobs on the line at Australia’s largest power station Negotiations between Origin Energy and Centennial Coal over a coal supply contract for the Myuna mine in NSW have stalled after Origin put forward a short-term proposal that fails to secure the future of the mine or its workforce.
Economics & Commodity PricesNews WA vanadium miners get royalty relief Vanadium miners will be afforded significant royalty relief with the WA Government capping royalties for vanadium products at 2.5%.
NewsPeople & Workforce Worker dies at Newmont’s Tanami gold mine Newmont (ASX: NMT) has confirmed a worker has died following an incident at its underground mine located about 900km south of Darwin in the Northern Territory.
Industry FocusNews WA Government supports renewables growth Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) are collaborating with Perdaman and the WA Government to establish a 50MW solar farm at the Ngarluma green energy park on NAC's native title determination south of Karratha.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Australia vies for global critical minerals investment Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has launched the new Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus as she gears up to hold talks with the US in Washington this week.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Newmont hit with class action over ‘toxic trifecta’ claims at Cadia Landowners in NSW have filed an environmental class action against Cadia Holdings, a subsidiary of Newmont, alleging they have been exposed to pollution from the Cadia mine.
Industry FocusNews Metso acquires MRA Automation Metso has acquired MRA Automation, a leading provider of automation and digitalisation technology solutions for ports and terminals worldwide.
Industry FocusNews BHP backs next wave of exploration and technology talent BHP (ASX: BHP) has selected 10 junior exploration and technology companies for its 2026 Xplor program, marking the largest cohort since the program began.
InternationalNews Trump launches $17b critical minerals stockpile amid China risk The US has unveiled a $17.2b (US$12b) strategic critical minerals stockpile, aiming to reduce industry reliance on China and protect manufacturers from supply disruptions.
NewsProjects & Operations Regis reassesses ‘unviable’ $1b gold mine Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) is proposing a new development approach for its McPhillamys mine in NSW, which was derailed in 2024 by an Indigenous heritage ruling.
