Arafura breaks ground at Nolans

By Samantha Bawden

Thursday, 8 October 2026

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Arafura Rare Earths (ASX: ARU) has commenced construction at its Nolans rare earths project in the Northern Territory, set to be Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths mine and processing facility.

The MOU supports Metallium’s plan to develop a national network of e-waste processing facilities, strategically located near major e-waste collection hubs, rapidly expanding U.S. data centre industrial parks and regional industrial corridors with strong logistics and waste generation.

Komatsu opens $9.9m fulfilment centre

Komatsu opens $9.9m fulfilment centre

Komatsu opens $9.9m fulfilment centre Komatsu Australia have officially opened a new 12,500m2 fulfillment centre in Tarneit, Victoria that is powered by the fastest order fulfilment system in the market. Leveraging AutoStore — a high-speed order fulfilment system — operated by autonomous robots that move atop an aluminium cubic grid, the centre ensures a more efficient and streamlined experience for customers ordering Komatsu parts and machinery. With swift and reliable support for customers across Victoria, South Australia and southern NSW, the new facility enables next-day delivery to all regional branches. The facility has...

BHP launches Australia’s first electric locomotives

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BHP launches Australia’s first electric locomotives

The first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives (BELs) in Australia will be trialled on BHP’s (ASX: BHP) iron ore rail routes between its Pilbara mines and Port of Port Hedland operations in WA.

Queensland’s largest gold mine to refinance

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Queensland’s largest gold mine to refinance

Ravenswood Gold has struck an agreement to work towards a comprehensive refinancing package by June 15.

Uranium mining on the table in NSW

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Uranium mining on the table in NSW

The NSW Legislative Council has passed a private member’s bill that would repeal the state’s prohibitions on uranium mining and nuclear energy that have been in place since 1986.