Industry FocusNews Brownfield expansion overtakes greenfield development Brownfield development has intensified in recent years and — despite global mineral demand rising faster than supply growth — new mine commissioning has slowed.
NewsPolitics & Regulation BHP takes ‘same job, same pay’ fight to High Court BHP (ASX: BHP) is escalating its ‘same job, same pay’ case against the Mining and Energy Union to the High Court after the Federal Court dismissed the case in December.
Economics & Commodity PricesNews China-Australia steel dilemma reaches boiling point China has warned the Federal Government that imposing tariffs or quotas on steel imports could damage Australia’s iron ore industry.
Economics & Commodity PricesNews Fortescue makes moves in Gabon, delivers record iron ore output Despite an increase in operating costs, Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has delivered record iron ore shipments and landed within production guidance for Q2 FY26.
NewsProjects & Operations Northern Star slashes guidance as sales take a hit Northern Star (ASX: NST) has revised FY26 production and cost guidance following lower gold sales across its three production centres in the December quarter.
NewsProjects & Operations Wyloo snaps up remaining Greatland stake Wyloo will acquire Newmont’s (ASX: NEM) remaining interest in Greatland (ASX: GGP), lifting its holding to 18.13% as gold prices push past $7200 amid geopolitical tensions.
InternationalNews US-based critical minerals company to acquire Australian Strategic Materials Energy Fuels is set to acquire Australian Strategic Materials (ASX: ASM) for about $447m.
NewsPolitics & RegulationProjects & Operations WA coal miner given 5-year lifeline as state-owned coal exit looms The WA Government will extend Griffin Coal’s State Agreement from July 2026 by up to five years, allowing the Ewington Mine in Collie to continue supplying coal to industry and the privately owned Bluewaters Power Station.
Economics & Commodity PricesNews Rio beats estimates despite China pressure Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) reported record iron ore and copper production during Q4 CY25 — a successful first quarter for recently ascended chief executive Simon Trott.
NewsPeople & Workforce Industry mourns the passing of Tim Picton The family of Tim Picton has confirmed his death, after he spent more than three weeks in hospital following an alleged assault in Perth.
NewsProjects & Operations BHP’s Canadian potash bill hits $12.5b after second cost reset BHP has lifted the forecast cost of Jansen Stage 1 to $12.5b (US$8.4b), up from the initial $8.4b ($US5.7b) estimate in August 2021.
