China-Australia steel dilemma reaches boiling point

Fortescue to charter new ammonia-powered ore carrier Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has signed an agreement with Bocimar to charter a new green ammonia-powered vessel. This agreement aligns with the progress both companies are making to decarbonise the shipping industry. Bocimar is a division of CMB.TECH, a diversified group striving to decarbonise the maritime industry, that owns and operates bulkers that transport coal and iron ore. Fortescue is anticipating the delivery of the 210,000 dwt Newcastlemax vessel by the end of 2026. This vessel will become a crucial element in the shipment of iron ore from the Pilbara to Fortescue’s international customer base. The highly...

Whitehaven supports Aboriginal Elders Olympics Whitehaven (ASX: WHC) was one of the major sponsors of the 2025 Aboriginal Elders Olympics which saw more than 400 Elders from across NSW participate in a series of games and social activities. The event offers participants the opportunity to engage in social interaction, physical activity and cultural exchange, fostering a sense of unity and pride amongst Indigenous communities. 27 teams competed in a round-robin format with points tallied across a range of activities to determine the winners. Hosted by the 2024 champion, the Inverell Bear Eaters,...

The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA) is lobbying for the revision of structural flaws as part of the Federal Government’s national employment standards (NES) review.

WA Government reviewing Native Title The WA Government has announced it will undertake a targeted review into Native Title and Aboriginal cultural heritage processes in WA’s mining and exploration sector, focusing on improving outcomes for both Traditional Owners and industry. The process will strictly focus on the processes that pertain to mining and exploration under current legislation and will be conducted in partnership with the National Native Title Tribunal. The review aims to identify options to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and equity of WA’s Native Title and Aboriginal cultural heritage processes. "Native Title is...