BHP commits $160m to Port Hedland

By Samantha Bawden

Friday, 5 June 2026

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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.

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.

Public gets say in Yallourn’s future

Public gets say in Yallourn’s future

Public gets say in Yallourn’s future EnergyAustralia has released a draft Declared Mine Rehabilitation Plan (DMRP) for Yallourn coal mine, located in Latrobe Valley in Victoria, for public consultation. Yallourn has produced more than 1bt of brown coal since operations commenced in the 1920s and is responsible for 85% of the electricity in Victoria. Scheduled for closer in mid-2028, EnergyAustralia is developing plans to rehabilitate the site back to its original state. The rehabilitation strategy outlined in the draft DMRP has been shaped through continued conversations...

Anglo American advances $5.4b coal exit

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Anglo American advances $5.4b coal exit

Anglo American is set to exit steelmaking coal after agreeing to sell its Australian coal portfolio to UK-based mining company Dhilmar.

Energy grid overhaul costs hit $128b, coal remains critical

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Energy grid overhaul costs hit $128b, coal remains critical

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) draft 2026 integrated system plan (ISP) indicates that current strategies may not deliver energy security or climate objectives.

Australian mine rescue teams go head-to-head

Australian mine rescue teams go head-to-head

Australian mine rescue teams go head-to-head Yesterday, Queensland Mines Rescue Service (QMRS) and Coal Services NSW Mines Rescue hosted the 61st Australian Underground Mines Rescue Competition at BMA’s Broadmeadow coal mine in Queensland. The event brought together eight of the nation’s best mines rescue teams from Queensland and NSW, showcasing their skills, teamwork and commitment to safety in a series of challenging underground emergency response scenarios. Teams were tested on firefighting, search and rescue, first aid, hazard awareness and team management across realistic and high-pressure...