The hidden lever for mining performance

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) reported a 28% increase in H1 CY26 EBITDA to US$14.8b, with copper, aluminium and lithium contributing to more than half of the result as the miner diversifies beyond iron ore.

The Queensland Government has introduced legislation to reform the state’s mining lease objections framework, with the government saying the changes will deliver faster decisions and greater certainty for communities, landholders and mining companies. 

The Federal Government is investing $26m in a $53.6m project by Perth-based company Element Zero to fund technology that could convert Australian iron ore into lower-emissions iron using renewable electricity. 

Forrestania Resources (ASX: FRS) has executed two long-term commercial agreements with MEGA Resources to support Forrestania’s processing hub and regional growth strategy.