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Whitehaven says it is on track to deliver $60-$80m in annualised cost savings by EOFY.

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Whitehaven output falls 14% as coal prices lift

Whitehaven (ASX: WHC) run-of-mine production fell to 9.5mt in Q3 FY26, with weather disruptions weighing on Queensland output while prices surged off the back of conflict in the Middle East.

WA introduces exploration spending exemptions amid fuel pinch

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WA introduces exploration spending exemptions amid fuel pinch

WA miners and explorers affected by fuel security issues are now able to apply for exemptions on minimum expenditure requirements for their tenures.

Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) has reported record quarterly free cash flow of US$3.1b and net income of US$3.3b for Q1 2026.

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Newmont generates record earnings

Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) has reported record quarterly free cash flow of US$3.1b and net income of US$3.3b for Q1 2026.

Fortescue forks out $1b for green energy

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Fortescue forks out $1b for green energy

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has significantly boosted its green energy spend to fast-track the delivery of its Pilbara green energy grid as the company finishes Q3 with a cash balance of $5.89b .

South32 (ASX: S32) has reported solid operating and financial performance for Q3 FY26, maintaining production guidance across all operations except Australia Manganese.

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South32: strong quarter offsets weather impacts

South32 (ASX: S32) has reported solid operating and financial performance for Q3 FY26, maintaining production guidance across all operations except Australia Manganese.

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) and Curtin University have advanced research into environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring, building on their three-year collaboration to demonstrate the technology’s potential to support biodiversity surveying in remote and sensitive environments.

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MinRes and Curtin advance eDNA research for biodiversity monitoring

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) and Curtin University have advanced research into environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring, building on their three-year collaboration to demonstrate the technology’s potential to support biodiversity surveying in remote and sensitive environments.

Perseus Mining (ASX: PRU) has reported a 21% increase in gold production in Q3 FY26 r, producing 107,144oz across its three West African operations as the company maintains full-year guidance.

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Perseus lifts quarterly gold production 21%

Perseus Mining (ASX: PRU) has reported a 21% increase in gold production in Q3 FY26, producing 107,144oz across its three West African operations as the company maintains full-year guidance.

A new report commissioned by the Mineral Councils of Australia (MCA) Victoria has found that lifting Victoria’s gold production to 1mozpa by 2035 could support more than 10,000 jobs across mining and related services.

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Victoria’s gold output could triple by 2035, MCA says

A new report commissioned by the Mineral Councils of Australia (MCA) Victoria has found that lifting Victoria’s gold production to 1mozpa by 2035 could support more than 10,000 jobs across mining and related services.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle travelled along the Pilbara coast and crossed between Coral Bay and Cape Cuvier as a category 3 system on March 27.

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Rio Tinto donates $1.5m for Cyclone Narelle recovery

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) will donate $1.5m to the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) to support communities impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

This extends the Lithium Industry Support Program which was due to expire at the end of 2026.

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WA extends fee waivers for Tianqi, Covalent Lithium

The WA Government has allocated $30m to expand a fee waiver initiative that will support Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia and Covalent Lithium.

Last week, CMRG reportedly told several Chinese steel mills they can purchase some BHP cargoes, relaxing restrictions that had been in place since September 2025.

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BHP-China trade talks come to an end

BHP (ASX: BHP) has concluded price talks for its iron ore sales contract with the China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) after more than seven months of negotiations.