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New Hope Group (ASX: NHC) has delivered a strong performance in H1 2025, increasing coal production, cutting costs and boosting returns to shareholders. The company produced 5.4mt of saleable coal, a 33% increase, while coal sales rose by 44%. Bengalla Mine reached steady-state production, delivering 4.2mt, while New Acland ramped up to 1.2mt, accounting to nearly four times the mine’s previous output. Improved efficiencies also reduced Bengalla’s production costs by 16% to $68.3 per tonne, with further cost savings expected at the New Acland operation as production increases. New Hope chief executive Rob Bishop says the company’s earnings have improved considerably, with future production at New Acland being a key focus as the year progresses. “We have had a strong…

Nimy Resources (ASX: NIM) and Curtin University will collaborate on advancing gallium-related research, development and production, positioning Nimy to unlock the potential of its significant high-grade gallium deposits. The signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) by Curtin and Nimy establishes a framework for cooperation to strengthen Australia’s position in the critical minerals sector, specifically focusing on gallium — a vital material for advanced technology, renewable energy and defence applications. The non-binding agreement reflects a shared commitment to leveraging Nimy’s high-grade gallium discovery and Curtin’s world-class research expertise to support secure, allied-controlled supply chains, including for the Australian national security community and United States Department of Defence (US DoD). Gallium is listed as a critical mineral across Australia, the…

POSCO Future M is featuring its new cathode and anode material technologies and products at InterBattery 2025, held at COEX Seoul May 5-7. POSCO Future M will showcase its cathode and anode material technology roadmap and the group-level supply chain achievements spanning raw materials, materials and recycling to address the temporary demand stagnation known as the “chasm” by enabling electric vehicles that travel farther, charge faster and cost less. First, for electric vehicles that travel farther, the company is introducing Ultra Hi-Ni (Ultra High Nickel) single-crystal cathode materials that maximise energy density by increasing nickel content to over 95%. This material, designed for premium electric vehicles requiring extended driving range, is scheduled for mass production technology development by 2026. Additionally,…

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) is extending its partnership with the North Pilbara Football League (NPFL) for a further three years in a $90,000 deal. MinRes continue as the League’s major sponsor — with MinRes’ logo adorning umpire uniforms and ground signage — and all finals matches will also continue to be known as the MinRes Finals Series. MinRes will also continue to support the Mineral Resources Community Spirit Award to be presented at the League’s annual awards night. The company has supported delivery of the NPFL since 2022, including the reserves and women’s seasons, as well as providing benefits to member football clubs. The League is home to five clubs — Dampier Sharks, Karratha Kats, Port Hedland Rovers, South Hedland…

Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS) is set to acquire all remaining Spartan Resources (ASX: SPR) shares that it does not already own. The transaction will create a leading Australian gold producer with a combined group mineral resource estimate of 12.1moz of gold and ore reserve of 2.6moz of gold, according to the companies. The merger sees complementary and proximate assets coming together, with significant work already undertaken to optimise synergies between Mt Magnet and Dalgaranga. As a result, the combined group is  looking to increase production to more than 500koz by FY30. Spartan executive chairman Simon Lawson says this is a highly attractive and transformational combination which the company believes represents a great outcome for Spartan shareholders. “The combined group will…

A Central Queensland mine has made history today as the first in Australia to deploy an advanced high wall mining system to extract coal with cutting-edge efficiency. Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dale Last joined Vitrinite staff and community leaders to mark the first use of the company’s HW300 Highwall Miner at its Vulcan South mine near Dysart. The HW300 Highwall Miner provides access to coal seams that traditional methods cannot reach, improving operational safety, reducing production costs and minimising land disturbance. Vitrinite chief operating officer Michael Callan says there are only about 90 HW300 Highwall Miners in operation around the world. “Today marks the culmination of six years of research on the high-wall?mining method, the HW300 unit and…

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has developed a drilling performance upgrade package for its Sandvik DD210 narrow vein underground drill rig. The Sandvik DD210 is a compact and versatile single-boom electro-hydraulic jumbo used for tunneling and mining development in cross sections up to 24 m². This flexible and simple drill contains a narrow vein carrier and compact telescopic drilling module, making it ideal for operations in confined areas. The upgrade incorporates the THC561 control system for multi-purpose and efficient drilling controls. The THC561 control system together with RDX5 rock drill provides higher drilling performance, with a 15% gain in penetration rate when compared to the previous version. Operators benefit from an extended component lifetime, guaranteeing reduced wear on the rock…

Element 25 (ASX: E25) has received a formal works approval from the WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) for the Butcherbird expansion project. The project is now fully approved under WA Regulatory Framework to construct a 1.1mpta manganese concentrate production operation. Butcherbird manganese will be the primary feedstock for E25’s planned battery grade, high purity manganese sulphide monohydrate (HPMSM) processing facility in Louisiana, USA. E25 will also sell Butcherbird manganese concentrate product to customers in the manganese alloy and steel industries. All other required approvals and access agreements are in place and established from Butcherbird’s Stage 1 pilot operations including water abstraction, heritage clearances, Native Title and pastoral agreements.

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and Edify Energy have signed two new solar and battery hybrid services agreements (HSAs) to increase the supply of reliable, competitively priced electricity to Rio Tinto’s Gladstone aluminium operations in Queensland. Under the agreements, Rio Tinto will purchase 90% of the power and battery storage capacity generated by the Smoky Creek & Guthrie’s Gap Solar Power Stations for 20 years. Edify Energy will build, own and operate the projects, with construction due to begin in late 2025 and targeting completion in 2028. Located in Central Queensland, the adjacent Smoky Creek & Guthrie’s Gap Solar Power Stations, will together feature 600MWac of solar and 600MW / 2,400MWh of battery storage. Rio Tinto Australia chief executive Kellie Parker…

Anglo American’s 2025 Community Grants Program has made funding available to Central Queensland community groups and not-for profit organisations in the Moranbah, Middlemount, Moura, Banana and Theodore regions. Anglo American Australia sustainability and corporate affairs head Kate du Preez says the program was designed to account for and support the future of local communities where it operates. “We are passionate about ensuring mining benefits reach the people and places that make our regions unique now and for generations to come,” she said. “Our Community Grants Program is just one of the ways we invest in the future of our local communities with a focus on education, environment, wellbeing and skill building.” In 2024, 57 groups across Anglo American’s operations in…