NRW’s Fredon books $160m in contracts

By Chloe Coutinho

Friday, 17 April 2026

NewsProcurement & Suppliers

Fredon, a wholly owned subsidiary of NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH), has secured five electrical and mechanical contracts with a combined value of about $160m.

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.

Mr Palmer joined in 2019 and was the 10th chief executive in Newmont’s 104-year history. He joined Newmont in 2014 as senior vice president, Indonesia and by 2016, was named executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Newmont’s Tom Palmer retires

Newmont’s Tom Palmer retires Newmont (ASX: NEM) chief executive Tom Palmer will step down from his role as chief executive on December 31, 2025. Natascha Viljoen, president and chief operating officer, will succeed Mr Palmer as president and chief executive and will also join the board of directors on January 1, 2026. Mr Palmer will serve as a strategic advisor until his retirement on March 31, 2026, to support a seamless leadership transition. Mr Palmer comments on his resignation....

(Image source: POSCO Holdings) POSCO Holdings and Australian mining company Hancock Prospecting signed a business agreement on lithium cooperation via a video conference connecting Korea and Australia. Pictured (L-R) are POSCO Holdings rechargeable battery materials head Jun-hyung Kim, Hancock business development manager Daniel Wade, Hancock chief executive Garry Korte and POSCO Holdings lithium business team head Lee Seong-won.

POSCO Holdings, Hancock join forces

POSCO Holdings, Hancock join forces POSCO Holdings and Hancock Prospecting have formalised their collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on lithium cooperation. Under the agreement, POSCO Holdings and Hancock Prospecting will pursue a lithium business venture with an annual production capacity of 30,000 tons. The two companies will jointly evaluate optimal sites for establishing the lithium...

(Image source: Komatsu) The launch of the program coincides with the start of National Skills Week, which runs from August 19-23.

Komatsu youth program showcases STEM skills for heavy industries

Komatsu youth program showcases STEM skills for heavy industries Komatsu Australia has launched a program which will help develop young talent and showcase the diverse range of opportunities available in the mining and construction sectors around the country. The program targets school and university students and recent school leavers and will include initiatives like promoting STEM directly through schools, technical workshops and seminars tailored to students and educators, work experience and placements throughout Komatsu. Komatsu Australia general manager for people experience Zara Carey says the program will help prepare the next generation of industry leaders...

Westgold scales up production and exploration

Westgold scales up production and exploration

Westgold scales up production and exploration Westgold (ASX: WGX) has increased its FY25 production guidance as its WA mines Beta Hunt, Bluebird - South Junction and Great Fingall begin to deliver increased outputs. FY25 guidance is 400,000-420,000oz, a substantial increase from its 220,000-235,000oz FY24 guidance. The company is gearing up for a peak investment year, as Southern Goldfields assets are integrated and optimised, the Murchison operating assets are expanded and Great Fingall commences production. Westgold managing director and chief executive Wayne Bramwell says FY25 sees a substantial step change in...