BCI Minerals to construct WA pilot plant

By Samantha Bawden

Thursday, 20 August 2026

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BCI Minerals (ASX: BCI) has awarded the construction contract for a sulphate of potash (SOP) pilot plant at its Mardie project to Bluestar Lehigh Engineering Institute.

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.

Australia reinforces ties with China

Australia reinforces ties with China

Australia reinforces ties with China In July, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelled to Beijing for a weeklong diplomatic trip to attend discussions with China president Xi Jinping. The visit was an opportunity to continue advancing Australia’s security and economic interests. Management of this relationship is crucial for Australia’s future prosperity and for the security of the nation and the region. The centrepiece of the visit were meetings with China’s most senior leaders in Beijing. Prime Minister Albanese held his fourth meeting with President Xi Jinping, met Premier Li Qiang for their third annual...

Fortescue pushes fossil fuel elimination target to 2028

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Fortescue pushes fossil fuel elimination target to 2028

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) expects to save US$100m in fossil fuel costs next year as it fast-tracks its delivery of a fully integrated green energy grid.

Coal slumps to record low as renewables supply majority of NEM power

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Coal slumps to record low as renewables supply majority of NEM power

Coal-fired generation for the National Electricity Market (NEM) fell to an all-time quarterly low, down 4.6% year-on-year, as renewables account for a record 52.4% of total energy needs during Q4 CY25.

Meeka Metals closer to first gold

Meeka Metals closer to first gold

Meeka Metals closer to first gold As processing plant works near completion, Meeka Metals (ASX: MEK) anticipates first gold production in the coming months from its flagship Murchison gold project. Following the successful installation of the power station at the site in May the plant has been energised in advance of full commissioning. Open pit mining operations continue at the St Anne’s North and Turnberry Central sites as ore stockpiles continue to grow. “With power to the plant and ore stocks on the ROM we are on track for commissioning and first gold in the coming weeks,” says Meeka...