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BHP, unions remain deadlocked in Port Hedland talks

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BHP, unions remain deadlocked in Port Hedland talks

BHP (ASX: BHP) and unions at the company’s Port Hedland iron ore operations have been unable to reach an agreement following the latest round of talks between representatives.

Core Lithium achieves production from Finniss restart

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Core Lithium achieves production from Finniss restart

Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) has marked a major milestone in the staged restart of its Finniss lithium operations in the Northern Territory, producing first spodumene concentrate since the restart from its recommissioned processing plant.

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Weir launches next-generation WARMAN circuit pump

Weir has launched the WARMAN MCR²mill circuit pump, the latest evolution of its WARMAN mill circuit pumping technology.

Maritana Minerals

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Maritana lifts gold reserves

Maritana Minerals (ASX: MRT) has increased its total ore reserve inventory to 235,600oz of gold following the declaration of a maiden underground ore reserve for its Rose Hill project in WA.

Brightstar reports record gold intersects at Sandstone

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Brightstar reports record gold intersects at Sandstone

Brightstar Resources (ASX: BTR) has recorded its highest ever individual gold assay at its Sandstone project in WA, with one drill hole intersecting 1m at 751g/t of gold.

BHP reaches 100% renewable milestone

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BHP reaches 100% renewable milestone

The BHP (ASX: BHP) Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has become BHP’s first Australian operation to have 100% of its forecast electricity demand matched through renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs).

Black Cat managing director terminated

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Black Cat managing director terminated

Black Cat Syndicate (ASX: BC8) has terminated managing director James Bruce, effective September 4, after he spent less than seven months in the role.

Larvotto strikes gold at Clarks Gully

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Larvotto strikes gold at Clarks Gully

Drilling at Larvotto Resources’ (ASX: LRV) Hillgrove project in NSW has returned multiple zones of significant gold-antimony-tungsten mineralisation, including gold-equivalent grades of up to 62.6g/t.

Stanmore to acquire Moranbah South

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Stanmore to acquire Moranbah South

Stanmore Resources (ASX: SMR) has agreed to acquire the Moranbah South mine joint venture for US$105m from Exxaro Resources.

BHP’s CCO to take top role at Albermarle

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BHP’s CCO to take top role at Albermarle

BHP (ASX: BHP) chief commercial officer Rag Udd will leave the company at the end of January 2027 to take on the role of chief executive at lithium giant Albermarle.

Scholarships opened for WA minerals researchers

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Scholarships opened for WA minerals researchers

The WA Government has opened applications for five 2027 Minerals Institute of WA (MRIWA) PHD scholarships supported by more than $900,000 in State funding.