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Northern Star lifts mineral resources, ore reserves

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Northern Star lifts mineral resources, ore reserves

Northern Star (ASX: NST) has reported Hemi’s mineral resources and ore reserves for the first time, driving a 26% and 27% increase in group mineral resources and ore reserves, respectively.

Wood Mackenzie: Domestic gas supply framework risks investor uncertainty

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Wood Mackenzie: Domestic gas supply framework risks investor uncertainty

The Federal Government’s proposed Domestic Supply Obligation (DSO) framework risks increasing investment uncertainty at a critical time for Australia’s energy sector, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie.

BHP commits $160m to Port Hedland

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BHP commits $160m to Port Hedland

BHP (ASX: BHP) has committed to funding an $80m upgrade to Hedland Senior High School as part of a $160m investment scheme in Port Hedland, WA.

Alcoa to keep mining as WA Government assesses regulations

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Alcoa to keep mining as WA Government assesses regulations

The WA Government is finalising an updated regulatory arrangement that would allow Alcoa (ASX: AAI) to continue operating its bauxite mines throughout the state while the EPA continues to assess the miner’s proposals.

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(Image source: BHP) Biofuels for global shipping today rely heavily on used cooking oil – a feedstock whose availability is approaching its projected limits. Biofuel from waste animal fats presents a promising option to expand the supply of lower-emissions marine fuels.

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BHP trials biofuel blend on bulk carrier

BHP (ASX: BHP) and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuels from used cooking oil and waste animal fats to create a lower-emissions marine fuel.

Off the Record: BHP’s decarb gap is getting harder to ignore

Off the Record: BHP’s decarb gap is getting harder to ignore

Mining is still at times a dirty business that is, especially in Australia, frequently given a pass even in times of crisis.

Tivan produces Australian-first acid-grade fluorspar

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Tivan produces Australian-first acid-grade fluorspar

Tivan (ASX: TVN) has successfully produced acid-grade fluorspar during a successful mini-pilot plant program for its Speewah fluorite project in WA.

The DFS is being managed by Kalgoorlie Nickel, the incorporated joint venture company owned by Ardea (65%) and GH Nickel — a joint venture between Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation, together the Consortium (35%). The DFS is fully funded by the Consortium up to the agreed DFS program and budget of $98.5m.

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Ardea delays Kalgoorlie nickel project feasibility study

Ardea Resources (ASX: ARL) has pushed back the definitive feasibility study (DFS) final report for its Kalgoorlie nickel project, with completion now extending beyond the previous timeline of June 30.

(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.