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Woodside's proposed development of the Browse Basin gas fields has drawn intense environmental opposition due to potential impacts on Scott Reef and beyond, with Woodside’s own environmental documents estimating the project would generate 6.4–6.8mt of carbon dioxide equivalent in an average year.

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WA decades behind net zero target with or without Browse

WA’s net zero target is unlikely without an 11-fold increase in renewables deployment across scenarios, according to new Woodside-commissioned Deloitte Access Economics modelling.

Jinbi is YEC’s first project to reach financial close.

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Yindjibarndi locks in Rio solar deal ahead of native title ruling

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) has locked in a 30-year Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) power deal for the Jinbi solar farm as Traditional Owners await a landmark compensation ruling over Fortescue’s Solomon Hub.

Resources sector underpins WA’s $3.5b surplus

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Resources sector underpins WA’s $3.5b surplus

The WA Government has released its FY27 State Budget, with several initiatives aimed at keeping the state’s economy resilient amid global uncertainty, supported by an expected $3.5b surplus.

Traditional Owners blame Rio as sacred waterhole runs dry

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Traditional Owners blame Rio as sacred waterhole runs dry

Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) water use came under scrutiny at its annual general meeting this week, with Traditional Owners alleging years of unsustainable groundwater pumping by the miner contributed to a sacred waterhole running dry.

The PNG Expo will be held on July 1-2 in Port Moresby.

PNG Expo 2026 to feature top voices from mining, government and community sectors

PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) will bring together key decision makers from across Papua New Guinea’s resources sector, with its 2026 conference program spotlighting speakers from leading mining companies, service providers and community organisations.

The NSW government has introduced proposed legislation aimed at accelerating the delivery or priority renewable energy infrastructure as the state transitions away from coal-fired power generation.

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NSW moves to fast-track renewable energy projects

The NSW government has introduced proposed legislation aimed at accelerating the delivery or priority renewable energy infrastructure as the state transitions away from coal-fired power generation.

Sodexo has been awarded a new long-term contract to provide facilities management across Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) Pilbara operations in WA, building on a previous 10-year agreement.

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Sodexo extends Pilbara contract with Rio Tinto

Sodexo has been awarded a new long-term contract to provide facilities management across Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) Pilbara operations in WA, building on a previous 10-year agreement.

Uranium mining on the table in NSW

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Uranium mining on the table in NSW

The NSW Legislative Council has passed a private member’s bill that would repeal the state’s prohibitions on uranium mining and nuclear energy that have been in place since 1986.

The Federal Government has unveiled a more than $10b fuel security package to strengthen domestic fuel supply, expand storage capacity and improve long-term energy security ahead of next week’s Budget.

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Budget to include $10b fuel security package

The Federal Government has unveiled a more than $10b fuel security package to strengthen domestic fuel supply, expand storage capacity and improve long-term energy security ahead of next week’s Budget.

The dam was owned and operated by Samarco, a joint venture between BHP and Vale. The collapse occurred in the Mariana area of Brazil and caused significant environmental impacts in the Doce River basin.

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Court rejects BHP appeal bid over Brazil dam collapse

BHP (ASX: BHP) has lost its bid to appeal a landmark UK liability judgment over the 2015 Fundão tailings dam disaster.

The combined company’s board of directors will be comprised of four directors from each of the current Regis and Vault boards.

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Regis and Vault to form $10.7b gold producer

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) will combine with Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU) in a merger-of-equals, with Regis acquiring 100% of the fully paid ordinary shares in Vault.