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Australia vies for global critical minerals investment

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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.

The class action is being funded by Aristata Impact Litigation Fund. Senior representatives of Aristata have travelled to the Cadia region to meet with impacted locals and hear their stories.

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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.

Metso acquires MRA Automation

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Metso acquires MRA Automation

Metso has acquired MRA Automation, a leading provider of automation and digitalisation technology solutions for ports and terminals worldwide.

BHP backs next wave of exploration and technology talent

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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.

Project Vault will be an independently governed public?private partnership that will store essential raw materials in facilities across the US.

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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.

Regis reassesses ‘unviable’ $1b gold mine

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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.

Rehabilitation at Ranger uranium mine continues

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Rehabilitation at Ranger uranium mine continues

The Federal Government has issued a new rehabilitation authority to Energy Resources Australia (ERA) to continue rehabilitation activities at Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory.

PLS reported two recordable injuries at Pilgangoora during Q2.

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PLS weighs Ngungaju restart as revenue jumps 49%

PLS (ASX: PLS) has flagged a potential restart of its 200ktpa Ngungaju processing plant as recovering spodumene prices helped net a Q2 revenue of $373m.

Autonomous copper refining at Olympic Dam

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Autonomous copper refining at Olympic Dam

BHP (ASX: BHP) is driving safety in copper refining at its Olympic Dam refinery in South Australia with a fully enclosed and automated robotic cathode stripping machine.

WA’s next generation of mining safety leaders gets boost

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WA’s next generation of mining safety leaders gets boost

The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre at Edith Cowan University (ECU), with support from the WA Government, is offering a number of fully funded scholarships for the Graduate Certificate of Leadership in Mining Workplace Safety.

US steps closer to leading global deep sea mining industry

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US steps closer to leading global deep sea mining industry

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has consolidated its previously fragmented permitting process to streamline deep sea mining approvals in the US.