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Newmont on track with Q2 results  Newmont is on track to meet 2025 guidance after producing about 1.5moz of gold and generating an all-time record quarterly free cash flow of $2.5b (US$1.7b).  Attributable gold production decreased 4% to 1478koz from the prior quarter as expected, driven by the closing of non-core asset sales.  Newmont says this was partially offset by increased production at Yanacocha, in Peru, from improved injection leaching; Peñasquito, in Mexico, from higher gold grades; Nevada Gold Mines, in the US, and Boddington, in WA, from higher tonnes processed following planned maintenance.  Newmont saw an increase of $571/oz (US$376) in average realized gold price to $5044/oz (US$3,320) per...

Northern Star ready for FY26 Northern Star had a strong finish to FY25, with the miner safely delivering its revised guidance, which included new milestones of 1.63moz gold sold and net mine cash flow of $1,189m.   As the Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operation enters its final build year, Northern Star expects FY26 gold sold to be in the range of 1,700-1,850koz.   KCGM is forecast to deliver 550-600koz, with underground mined volumes at 3mtpa, while open pit mining productivity is forecast to increase throughout the year as mining in Golden Pike North returns to one mining horizon by H2 FY26. ...

FMG banks record shipments, backs down on green hydrogen Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has documented record annual iron ore shipments for FY25, totalling 198.4mt, 55.2mt of which was shipped during the June quarter. The company also mined 64.2mt and processed 54.4mt, a respective 16% and 14% increase from the previous quarter. Fortescue chief executive Dino Otranto says the company’s performance for the year has been exceptional and is credited to the relentless focus of its teams on safety, efficiency and operational excellence. “We met all aspects of our market guidance and cemented our position as the industry’s lowest cost producer, with our annual...

New funding backs Whyalla workers The Federal and South Australia Governments have allocated a further $275m in funding to continue operation of the Whyalla Steelworks as it transitions to new ownership. The funding will facilitate continued safe operations, pay wages and suppliers and undertake critical works to strengthen the steelworks positions as a viable long-term asset for a new owner. Whyalla Steelworks is one of the state’s most strategically important employers and a key part of Australia’s manufacturing capability. The additional funding follows the formal...

Onslow Iron leading hybrid energy A combination of gas and renewables is powering clean energy solutions at Mineral Resources (ASX: MIR) Onslow Iron project, in the west Pilbara region of WA. MinRes’ Ken’s Bore mine site, located 200km southwest of Onslow, is fully powered by a hybrid gas and solar system that supplies energy to key site infrastructure and facilities including crushers, loaders, reclaimers and the company’s Mungala Resort. At the centre of the project is the Ken’s Bore power station, boasting an installed capacity...

Pilbara Ports breaks records Pilbara Ports has achieved record throughput for the sixth consecutive year with 775.7mt of exports and imports moving through its ports in FY25. This throughput equates to around $153b worth of commodities across the ports of Ashburton, Dampier, Port Hedland and Varanus Island, highlighting the essential role Pilbara Ports plays in the global supply chain and the Australian economy. The Port of Port Hedland contributed 577.7mt to the total, a 1% increase to last financial years performance, securing its position as one of the most important ports in the country....

Rio to advance Chilean lithium Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has signed a binding agreement with Empresa Nacional de Minería (ENAMI) to form a joint venture lithium project in the Atacama region of Chile. The company was selected as the Salares Altoandinos project’s preferred partner after a competitive negotiation phase with BYD Chile SpA, Eramet Chile SA and POSCO Australia. With the agreement, Rio Tinto has agreed to acquire a controlling 51% stake in the project and will provide up to $425m, in both cash and non-cash contributions, to advance the project. The...

Australia reinforces ties with China In July, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelled to Beijing for a weeklong diplomatic trip to attend discussions with China president Xi Jinping. The visit was an opportunity to continue advancing Australia’s security and economic interests. Management of this relationship is crucial for Australia’s future prosperity and for the security of the nation and the region. The centrepiece of the visit were meetings with China’s most senior leaders in Beijing. Prime Minister Albanese held his fourth meeting with President Xi Jinping, met Premier Li Qiang for their third annual...

Liontown celebrates NAIDOC week   From July 6-13, Liontown (ASX: LTR) celebrated NAIDOC week at its Kathleen Valley site in WA with cultural awareness training, knowledge sharing and activities. Liontown has built strong relationships with the Tjiwarl community as the company’s Kathleen Valley operations are situated on Tjiwarl land in a culturally and environmentally significant region. At the company’s office in Perth, Senior Tjiwarl Traditional Owner Kado Muir spoke about the cultural significance of Country and the importance of knowledge sharing for future generations. Liontown...

Ecocene - NatureTech Enhanced Ecocene is Revolutionising the Use of Nature Tech in Biodiversity Management for Mining Ecocene is reshaping how biodiversity is monitored and managed across the mining and energy sectors. As a leading Australian nature tech company, Ecocene works with major operators including BHP, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Santos, Woodside and Chevron to deliver data-driven ecological insights that support informed decision-making and stronger environmental outcomes. Rising Standards in Ecological Performance Global frameworks, such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, are driving a shift in expectations around biodiversity accountability. Mining and energy companies are increasingly embedding ecological monitoring into operational planning and performance reporting. “Traditional field ecology remains essential,” says Ecocene...

BHP supports Traditional Owner governance BHP (ASX: BHP) is partnering with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) to support the development of a First Nations director pipeline with a schoplarship program.   The scholarship program will provide in-classroom board governance education to 250 First Nations executives and aspiring board directors from Traditional Owner groups and Indigenous community organisations in regional locations in South Australia and WA.  The program is designed to engage leaders and support them through education to improve governance and increase their operational capacity to deliver long-term sustainable outcomes for the...