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As part of the extension of government support, Nyrstar will participate in a Joint Review in the coming months which will provide governments with a clear, shared framework to determine the long-term pathway for these sites.

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Governments invest extra $105m into Nyrstar smelters

The Federal, Tasmanian and South Australian Governments will provide a further $105m to support Nyrstar’s Port Pirie and Hobart smelters while the company progresses a key feasibility study.

Rio and China Baowu complete low carbon steelmaking trials

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Rio and China Baowu complete low carbon steelmaking trials

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and China Baowu have completed industrial scale pelletisation and shaft furnace trials at Baoshan Zhanjiang steel operations using Rio’s Pilbara blend iron ore.

Fortescue inks new deal with Juukan Gorge Traditional Owners

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Fortescue inks new deal with Juukan Gorge Traditional Owners

Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Traditional Owners will own new mining equipment to be leased to Fortescue (ASX: FMG) under new Native Title agreements.

CopperString budget hits record $3.2b

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CopperString budget hits record $3.2b

The Queensland Government is investing an additional $420m into the CopperString project as part of the upcoming FY27 State Budget, bringing the projects total budget to $3.2b.

Talison Lithium owns and operates Greenbushes. Talison is 51% owned by TLEA, a Tianqi-IGO joint venture, and 49% owned by Albemarle.

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Fire breaks out at Greenbushes lithium operation

A fire occurred at the Greenbushes lithium operation yesterday, with the fire now extinguished and no injuries reported.

(Image source: PLS) WA Premier Roger Cook officially cut the ribbon for the project on Friday.

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PLS opens Australia’s first mine-site lithium mid-stream processing plant

PLS (ASX: PLS) has opened Australia’s first mine-site lithium mid-stream processing facility at its Pilgangoora operation in WA.

BHP commits $160m to Port Hedland

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BHP commits $160m to Port Hedland

BHP (ASX: BHP) has committed to funding an $80m upgrade to Hedland Senior High School as part of a $160m investment scheme in Port Hedland, WA.

Tivan produces Australian-first acid-grade fluorspar

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Tivan produces Australian-first acid-grade fluorspar

Tivan (ASX: TVN) has successfully produced acid-grade fluorspar during a successful mini-pilot plant program for its Speewah fluorite project in WA.

Rio commissions $2.1b low-carbon smelter

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Rio commissions $2.1b low-carbon smelter

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has hit a major milestone in the deployment of its low-carbon aluminium smelting technology with the commissioning of its AP60 smelter expansion at its Complexe Arvida operations in Quebec.

The feasibility study estimated $1065m in pre-production capex to first gold followed by expansion capex of $673m.

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Greatland greenlights Havieron

Greatland Resources (ASX: GGP) has executed a $500m corporate debt facility agreement and approved the final investment decision to develop Havieron.

This push comes after Northern Star managing director Stuart Tonkin confirmed he would step down during Q1 FY27.

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Elliott calls for urgent action, potential sale of Northern Star

Elliott Investment Management disclosed it had amassed a more than $1b stake in Northern Star (ASX: NST), while urging the gold miner to launch a strategic review.