NewsPeople & Workforce BHP hit with first Pilbara strike of the century Electrical workers across BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Pilbara operations began protected industrial action this morning.
InternationalNews Countries ramp up coal use amidst energy crisis Thermal coal demand is rising globally as countries scramble to secure energy supplies despite constrained trade flows through the Middle East.
NewsProjects & Operations Fire breaks out at one of Australia’s two oil refineries A major fire broke out at Viva Energy’s (ASX: VEA) Geelong oil refinery just after 11pm last night, with the blaze now contained to the area of origin.
NewsOpinion Off the Record: A lack of curiosity killed the cat If you find that after less than a minute of mental effort your subconscious is nagging you to “just ask ChatGPT”, you may be letting go of your cognitive wheel and becoming a passenger to the “thoughts” of your LLM of choice.
NewsProjects & Operations Record-breaking quake halts operations at NSW gold mine Newmont (ASX: NEM) has halted underground operations at its Cadia gold mine following a 4.5-magnitude earthquake in the area last night.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Rinehart footed with royalty bill in billion-dollar dispute Hancock Prospecting (HPPL) will have to pay royalties from Hope Downs to one of its biggest rivals after the WA Supreme Court upheld Wright Prospecting’s claim involving legacy deeds signed by Gina Rinehart's father.
NewsProjects & Operations Yancoal to acquire Queensland coal mine for $2.5b Yancoal (ASX: YAL) will acquire an 80% interest in the Kestrel coal mine as part of its acquisition of KCG.
InternationalNews China eases BHP iron ore ban China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) has reportedly told several Chinese steel mills they can purchase some BHP (ASX: BHP) cargoes, relaxing restrictions that have been in place since September 2025.
NewsProjects & Operations Element 25 brings in $18m for Butcherbird Element 25 (ASX: E25) has secured commitments for an $18m share placement to fund the expansion of its Butcherbird manganese project in WA to 1.1mtpa of manganese oxide concentrate.
NewsProjects & Operations Black Cat kicks off processing at Kal East Black Cat Syndicate’s (ASX: BC8) Lakewood processing facility has begun processing ore from its Fingals open pit and Majestic underground mines in WA.
NewsProjects & Operations Fortescue pushes fossil fuel elimination target to 2028 Fortescue (ASX: FMG) expects to save US$100m in fossil fuel costs next year as it fast-tracks its delivery of a fully integrated green energy grid.
