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Jinbi is YEC’s first project to reach financial close.

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Yindjibarndi locks in Rio solar deal ahead of native title ruling

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) has locked in a 30-year Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) power deal for the Jinbi solar farm as Traditional Owners await a landmark compensation ruling over Fortescue’s Solomon Hub.

Traditional Owners blame Rio as sacred waterhole runs dry

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Traditional Owners blame Rio as sacred waterhole runs dry

Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) water use came under scrutiny at its annual general meeting this week, with Traditional Owners alleging years of unsustainable groundwater pumping by the miner contributed to a sacred waterhole running dry.

The combined company’s board of directors will be comprised of four directors from each of the current Regis and Vault boards.

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Regis and Vault to form $10.7b gold producer

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) will combine with Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU) in a merger-of-equals, with Regis acquiring 100% of the fully paid ordinary shares in Vault.

While the RCCU remains offline, the refinery is expected to produce diesel and jet fuel at about 80% of capacity and petrol at about 60%.

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Viva Energy targets June restart of Geelong refinery

Viva Energy (ASX: VEA) is targeting a June restart of the residue catalytic cracking unit (RCCU) and associated units at its Geelong refinery, following repairs required after a fire in April.

The mining, manufacturing and construction sectors account for just .7% of total Federal Government expenses in FY27, with spending of about $5.6b.

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Westgold builds cash despite softer production

Westgold Resources (ASX: WGX) reported strong cash generation in Q3 FY26, bolstered by a rising gold price, while maintaining full-year production guidance.

Pilbara Hub FY26 volume guidance was maintained.

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MinRes upgrades FY26 guidance

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has upgraded production guidance across mining services, Onslow Iron, Wodgina and Mt Marion following a solid Q3 FY26.

Liontown generated $55m in positive cash flow from operating activities.

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Liontown sees strongest quarter since start of production

Liontown (ASX: LTR) posted its strongest financial performance since production commenced, generating $33m in cash flow, backed by a rebound in prices alongside operational progress.

The plant commissioning marks a key milestone in the company’s move to test lithium phosphate production at Pilgangoora.

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PLS advances mid-stream push, posts record production

PLS Group (ASX: PLS) has commenced commissioning of its mid-stream demonstration plant at the Pilgangoora operation in WA.

Whitehaven says it is on track to deliver $60-$80m in annualised cost savings by EOFY.

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Whitehaven output falls 14% as coal prices lift

Whitehaven (ASX: WHC) run-of-mine production fell to 9.5mt in Q3 FY26, with weather disruptions weighing on Queensland output while prices surged off the back of conflict in the Middle East.

Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) has reported record quarterly free cash flow of US$3.1b and net income of US$3.3b for Q1 2026.

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Newmont generates record earnings

Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) has reported record quarterly free cash flow of US$3.1b and net income of US$3.3b for Q1 2026.

Fortescue forks out $1b for green energy

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Fortescue forks out $1b for green energy

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has significantly boosted its green energy spend to fast-track the delivery of its Pilbara green energy grid as the company finishes Q3 with a cash balance of $5.89b .