BHP, unions remain deadlocked in Port Headland talks

By Samantha Bawden

Wednesday, 9 September 2026

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BHP (ASX: BHP) and unions at the company’s Port Hedland iron ore operations have been unable to reach an agreement following the latest round of talks between representatives.

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.

WesCEF Achieves 98% emissions reduction

WesCEF Achieves 98% emissions reduction

WesCEF Achieves 98% emissions reduction Wesfarmers Chemicals Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF) is closing in on net zero operations following the installation of additional abatement catalysts. The abatement catalysts convert greenhouse gases into less harmful substances before they are released into the atmosphere. The advanced technology virtually eliminates emissions from WesCEF’s newest nitric acid ammonium nitrate (NAAN) plant in Kwinana, WA. WA Premier Roger Cook comments on the plant’s milestone. “I want to ensure WA’s economy remains the strongest in the nation,” he said. “This project is the exact thing I want to see more of in WA. “By helping...

CopperString budget hits record $3.2b

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CopperString budget hits record $3.2b

The Queensland Government is investing an additional $420m into the CopperString project as part of the upcoming FY27 State Budget, bringing the projects total budget to $3.2b.

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.

$135m for Nyrstar critical metals

$135m for Nyrstar critical metals

$135m for Nyrstar critical metals Nyrstar has secured transitionary funding from the Federal, South Australia and Tasmania Governments for its critical metals processing operations in both states. The funding will enable the company to maintain its ongoing operations while progressing engineering planning to allow assessments of a significant rebuild of its Australian smelters and fast track feasibility studies into critical metals production. The company’s focus will initially be directed towards accelerating an antimony pilot plant in Port Pirie, South Australia before shifting to critical metals studies to...