Finlayson establishes private company as next move remains unclear

By Rueben Hale

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

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Mr Finlayson, one of Australia's most successful gold executives, has remained uncharacteristically tight-lipped about the purpose of Kurnalpi Holdings, which was registered in September with just 60 issued shares and no identified property assets.

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.

BHP set to slash 300 jobs

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BHP cuts 300 Pilbara jobs as unions push back

BHP is planning to slash around 300 jobs across four of its flagship iron ore operations in WA, drawing the ire of unions and the state government as the mining giant moves to tighten its operating structure.

Royalty default raises fears for WA's smaller iron ore producers.

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Junior miners test WA’s appetite for royalty relief

Three WA iron ore producers defaulting on royalty payments have put jobs in doubt and the Cook government under pressure to support marginal operations.

Bad weather and mill delays push Ora Banda costs higher

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Bad weather and mill delays push Ora Banda costs higher

Wet weather and an extended mill shutdown have pushed Ora Banda's gold production costs higher as the miner presses ahead with its ambitious expansion plans.

Fortescue sack exec

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Fortescue sacks executive for workplace misconduct

Fortescue has dismissed a senior executive following allegations of sexual harassment and bullying.