KCGM production falls short as Northern Star flags commissioning issues

By Samantha Bawden

Tuesday, 10 November 2026

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Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) has experienced some teething issues during the commissioning of its expanded KCGM processing plant, resulting in lower-than-expected performance during October.

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.

Alcoa to boost Australia’s gallium supply

Alcoa to boost Australia’s gallium supply

Alcoa to boost Australia’s gallium supply Alcoa (ASX: AAI) has confirmed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Japan Australia Gallium Associates (JAGA) to explore the feasibility of a gallium project in WA. The project will be co-located at one of Alcoa’s operating alumina refineries. Subject to further commercial agreements and regulatory approvals, Alcoa and JAGA are targeting a final investment decision (FID) by the end of 2025 with production targeted for 2026. Gallium is recognised as a critical mineral by Australia and the US. Japan has also identified the mineral as one of the 35 minerals important...

Victory outlines 20-year North Stanmore mine plan

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Victory outlines 20-year North Stanmore mine plan

Victory Metals (ASX: VTM) has released a pre-feasibility study for its North Stanmore heavy rare earth (HRE) project outlining a post-tax net present value (NPV) of $1.21b.

Japan and South Korea accelerate nuclear growth

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Japan and South Korea accelerate nuclear growth

The Middle East conflict is reinforcing energy security as a central pillar of power planning in Japan and South Korea.

Brightstar reports record gold intersects at Sandstone

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Brightstar reports record gold intersects at Sandstone

Brightstar Resources (ASX: BTR) has recorded its highest ever individual gold assay at its Sandstone project in WA, with one drill hole intersecting 1m at 751g/t of gold.