Brightstar receives major approval for Goldfields project

By Chloe Coutinho

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

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Brightstar (ASX: BTR) has received approval from the WA Government for the open pit development of the Lady Shenton project in Menzies.With the Mining Development and Closure Proposal approved by the WA Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration and the previously approved Native Vegetation Clearing Permit, the Lady Shenton deposit is now “mine ready” for production.

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.

(Image source: POSCO) Visitors examine various cathode and anode material products at the POSCO Future M booth.

POSCO showcases new cathode and anode technologies

POSCO showcases new cathode and anode technologies POSCO Future M is featuring its new cathode and anode material technologies and products at InterBattery 2025, held at COEX Seoul May 5-7. POSCO Future M will showcase its cathode and anode material technology roadmap and the group-level supply chain achievements spanning raw materials, materials and recycling to address the temporary demand stagnation known as the “chasm” by enabling electric vehicles that travel farther, charge faster and cost less. First, for electric vehicles that travel farther, the company is introducing Ultra Hi-Ni (Ultra High Nickel) single-crystal...

(Image Source: Alcoa Corp.) For more than 20 years, Alcoa has been acknowledged as an employer of choice for gender equality and has received recognition by Pride in Diversity as a Silver Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI+ inclusion.

Alcoa aluminium apprenticeships open

Alcoa aluminium apprenticeships open Applications are open for Alcoa’s 2025 Portland Aluminium apprenticeship for its smelter in Victoria. Candidates will receive a nationally-accredited trade certificate in mechanical fitting or electrical technology on completion of the four-year program. Final year electrical fitter apprentice Ella Kohlman says applying for an apprenticeship was the best career choice she has ever made. “As someone born and raised in Portland, I considered the apprenticeship a great chance to...

Newmont also produced 36kt of copper in Q2.

Newmont on track with Q2 results

Newmont on track with Q2 results Newmont is on track to meet 2025 guidance after producing about 1.5moz of gold and generating an all-time record quarterly free cash flow of $2.5b (US$1.7b). Attributable gold production decreased 4% to 1478koz from the prior quarter as expected, driven by the closing of non-core asset sales. Newmont says this was partially offset by increased production at Yanacocha, in Peru, from improved injection leaching; Peñasquito, in Mexico, from higher gold grades; Nevada Gold Mines, in the US, and Boddington, in WA, from higher tonnes processed following planned maintenance. Newmont saw an increase of $571/oz (US$376) in average realized gold price to $5044/oz (US$3,320) per...

(Image source: BHP) Pictured L-R are Queensland Firebird’s Isabelle Shearer and Lara Dunkley at BMA’s Hay Point coal terminal.

BHP boosts community sports

BHP boosts community sports BHP (ASX: BHP) has been busy giving back, with two major community partnerships reaching milestones. Netball is taking centre court as the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is now the Foundation Partner of the Queensland Firebirds Futures Academy (QFFA). Through the two-year partnership with Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds, BMA will help strengthen the QFFA’s regional operations and ensure the continued growth of netball pathways in Queensland. In the spirit of making a difference, the QFFA is an investment in the next generation of talent, allowing regional players to stay local and develop in...