Budget to include $10b fuel security package

By Hannah Winks

Thursday, 7 May 2026

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The Federal Government has unveiled a more than $10b fuel security package to strengthen domestic fuel supply, expand storage capacity and improve long-term energy security ahead of next week’s Budget.

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.

Students at Hedland Senior High School are gaining hands-on experience in drone technology and STEM pathways through a partnership with Fortescue (ASX: FMG).

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Fortescue partnership lifts STEM in Pilbara schools

Students at Hedland Senior High School are gaining hands-on experience in drone technology and STEM pathways through a partnership with Fortescue (ASX: FMG).

Meeka Metals begins ore sorting upgrade at Murchison

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Meeka Metals begins ore sorting upgrade at Murchison

Meeka Metals (ASX: MEK) has commenced installation of an ore sorting facility at its Murchison gold project in WA, targeting increased processing capacity and higher gold production.

South32 (ASX: S32) has lifted Taylor growth capital at its Hermosa project in Arizona by $1.5b (US$1.1b), while pushing first production out to the second half of FY28.

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South32 flags $1.5b Hermosa cost blowout

South32 (ASX: S32) has lifted Taylor growth capital at its Hermosa project in Arizona by $1.5b (US$1.1b), while pushing first production out to the second half of FY28.

Westgold Resources (ASX: WGX) reported strong cash generation in Q3 FY26, bolstered by a rising gold price, while maintaining full-year production guidance.

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Westgold builds cash despite softer production

Westgold Resources (ASX: WGX) reported strong cash generation in Q3 FY26, bolstered by a rising gold price, while maintaining full-year production guidance.