Core Lithium achieves production from Finniss restart

By Samantha Bawden

Tuesday, 8 September 2026

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Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) has marked a major milestone in the staged restart of its Finniss lithium operations in the Northern Territory, producing first spodumene concentrate since the restart from its recommissioned processing plant.

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.

Aeris cleared to begin mining Constellation

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Aeris cleared to begin mining Constellation

The NSW Government has approved a mining lease for Aeris Resources (ASX: AIS), allowing the company to begin mining operations at its Constellation copper deposit.

PLS boosts STEM skills across the Pilbara

PLS boosts STEM skills across the Pilbara

PLS boosts STEM skills across the Pilbara Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) has partnered with the Centre of Resource Excellence (CoRE) Learning Foundation to enhance STEM education for Port Hedland students. The collaboration will support the delivery of the Powering Tomorrow’s Innovators: Port Hedland STEM Learning Program — a hands-on learning initiative designed to inspire the next generation of innovators and prepare students for future STEM careers. The funding from PLS will see 300 students from Baler Primary School take part in the program and, through interactive, real-world projects, explore the role of...

Roadmap launched for WA maritime decarbonisation

Roadmap launched for WA maritime decarbonisation

Roadmap launched for WA maritime decarbonisation Pilbara Ports has released its Clean Fuel Bunkering Hub strategic roadmap in a move to decarbonise international shipping. The hub would enable the use of alternative marine fuels, such as ammonia and support the resource and maritime sectors energy transition in line with the WA Government’s 2050 emissions targets. The region is uniquely positioned to become a global clean fuel hub due to its high shipping volumes, proximity to emerging ammonia producers and short transit distances to major Asian...

UQ to upskill Latin America miners

UQ to upskill Latin America miners

UQ to upskill Latin America miners The University of Queensland (UQ) has been granted $1m in funding to design and deliver short courses for workers at mining projects in Chile and Argentina. The funding, provided by the Federal Department of Education, is part of an Australian transnational education program supporting the development of global skilled workforces in the critical minerals sector. UQ’s Sustainable Minerals Institute has a longstanding partnership with the Latin American mining industry through its International Centre of Excellence (SMI-ICE) based in Santiago, Chile. The SMI-ICE Chile currently employs 33 staff members and has strong relationships with...