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Hancock Iron Ore, Bellevue Gold and Fortescue join WA Mining 2026 speaker line up

Hancock Iron Ore, Bellevue Gold and Fortescue join WA Mining 2026 speaker line up

The WA Mining Conference & Exhibition (WA Mining) 2026 is taking shape, with a powerful line-up of industry leaders confirmed for the conference program and the exhibitor list now officially live.

South32 exceeds FY26 production guidance

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South32 exceeds FY26 production guidance

South32 (ASX: S32) has exceeded production guidance across several of its key businesses for FY26, including aluminium and manganese.

MCA: Mining tax and royalty payments declining

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MCA: Mining tax and royalty payments declining

Company tax and royalty revenue from the Australian minerals sector declined in FY24 and are expected to reduce further in coming years, according to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).

Regis has corrected its June 30 cash and bullion balance from $1.21b to $1.184b, while FY26 group production and its cash balance remain unchanged.

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Regis eyes stronger FY27 production

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) expects to produce 360,000-400,000oz of gold in FY27, supported by higher output from Duketon and strong gold prices making lower-margin ore more profitable.

Liberty Bell Bay ordered to close

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Liberty Bell Bay ordered to close

Administrators at Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter have commenced the immediate closure of the businesses after failing to secure a buyer.

The Copper Blow project is located 20km southeast of Broken Hill.

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Kingfisher extends high-grade mineralisation at Copper Blow

Kingfisher Mining (ASX: KFM) has reported high-grade assay results from its reverse circulation drilling program at the Copper Blow iron oxide copper gold project near Broken Hill, NSW.

Off the Record: Can Australia have its yellowcake and eat it too?

Off the Record: Can Australia have its yellowcake and eat it too?

The India uranium deal raises difficult questions about Australia's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and the message it sends at a time when global tensions are escalating.

BHP copper takes a hit as iron ore delivers record production

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BHP copper takes a hit as iron ore delivers record production

BHP (ASX: BHP) reported a 3% year-on-year decrease in copper production in FY26 and expects output to drop further in the new financial year.

IGO divests Nova operation for $7m

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IGO divests Nova operation for $7m

IGO (ASX: IGO) will sell its Nova nickel operation to Global Lithium Resources (ASX: GL1) as the company prepares to conclude mining during the December 2026 quarter.

GenCost: cheaper batteries challenge gas generation

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GenCost: cheaper batteries challenge gas generation

Electricity generation costs in the National Electricity Market (NEM) are expected to fall in the near term, as lower-cost batteries begin to compete with traditional gas-fired power generation.

Rio Tinto iron ore exports rebound despite diesel hit

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Rio Tinto iron ore exports rebound despite diesel hit

Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) iron ore division is on course to meet its full-year production guidance despite a slow start to the year and rising production costs linked to higher diesel prices.