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(Image source: BHP) BHP says it is the world’s largest copper producer and has increased copper production by around 30% since 2021.

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BHP tests AI-backed copper leaching with Microsoft

BHP has partnered with Microsoft and Prescience Insilico to accelerate the discovery of advanced copper leaching solutions as the miner looks to grow copper production to support demand driven by the energy transition, digitalisation and AI.

Rio commissions $2.1b low-carbon smelter

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Rio commissions $2.1b low-carbon smelter

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has hit a major milestone in the deployment of its low-carbon aluminium smelting technology with the commissioning of its AP60 smelter expansion at its Complexe Arvida operations in Quebec.

Rio partners with Sandvik to advance autonomous drilling

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Rio partners with Sandvik to advance autonomous drilling

Sandvik and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) are partnering to develop and integrate Sandvik i-series surface drill rigs with Rio’s autonomous drilling system (ADS) at sites in WA.

The feasibility study estimated $1065m in pre-production capex to first gold followed by expansion capex of $673m.

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Greatland greenlights Havieron

Greatland Resources (ASX: GGP) has executed a $500m corporate debt facility agreement and approved the final investment decision to develop Havieron.

This push comes after Northern Star managing director Stuart Tonkin confirmed he would step down during Q1 FY27.

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Elliott calls for urgent action, potential sale of Northern Star

Elliott Investment Management disclosed it had amassed a more than $1b stake in Northern Star (ASX: NST), while urging the gold miner to launch a strategic review.

South32 owns 86% of Worsley Alumina, with 10% held by Japan Alumina Associates and the remaining 4% held by Sojitz Alumina.

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Worker hospitalised after incident at Boddington bauxite mine

A member of South32’s (ASX: S32) team was injured in an incident involving a tip truck at Worsley Alumina’s Boddington bauxite mine on May 27.

Union to vote on strike action at BHP port operations

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Union to vote on strike action at BHP port operations

Electrical workers at BHP's (ASX: BHP) Port Hedland bulk port terminal are expected to vote on work stoppages following months of failed talks with management, according to the Electrical Trades Union (ETU).

Off the Record: Labor may not get a chance to prove us wrong about the Budget

Off the Record: Labor may not get a chance to prove us wrong about the Budget

The political establishment is cracking, in Australia and abroad. We should have listened when the US first warned us during the rise of Trump, and we should be taking notes now as party control diversifies in places like the UK.

Hormuz crisis flares as US and Iran remain deadlocked

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Hormuz crisis flares as US and Iran remain deadlocked

The US and Iran have made little headway towards brokering a peace deal, with US President Donald Trump saying that he was not yet satisfied on a deal with Iran and was not discussing easing sanctions on the country.

Whyalla steelworks bidders shortlisted

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Whyalla steelworks bidders shortlisted

The South Australian Government has announced Australian-owned M Resources and India-based Jindal Steel as the two remaining bidders for Whyalla steelworks in South Australia.

Vulcan says Lionheart is targeting production of enough LHM for about 500,000 electric vehicle batteries per year.

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Vulcan clears financial close for $3.9b lithium project

Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) has reached financial close on the $3.9b Lionheart project financing package, supporting the construction of the integrated lithium and renewable energy project.