Outgoing Lynas chief to lead MCA

By Chloe Coutinho

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

NewsPeople & Workforce

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has appointed Amanda Lacaze as its new chair, replacing outgoing chair Andrew Michelmore.

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.

(Image source: MinRes) At site, ore is processes and crushed before it is loaded into jumbo road trains and transported via a 150km private haul road to the Port of Ashburton.

New hub commences production at Onslow Iron

New hub commences production at Onslow Iron Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) has safely commended production at the Upper Cane and Cardo Bore East hub, high-grade deposits located about 16km south of the Ken’s Bore mine. Part of the project’s Stage 1 mining activities, the hub is just the second area to be mined at Onslow Iron. Ore is now being hauled on the intra-mine haul road to crushing and processing facilities at Ken’s Bore. MinRes executive general manager Onslow Iron Mike Tonkin says bringing the...

South32 says they will work collaboratively with the WA Government to meet the State’s environmental standards and continue the significant contribution that Worsley Alumina has made to the South West for the past 40 years.

South32 appeals WA EPA over Worsley Alumina

South32 appeals WA EPA over Worsley Alumina South32 (ASX: S32) will appeal the WA Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) recommendations for the Worsley mine expansion. The South32 project proposal includes expansion of the existing bauxite mining area, development of a bauxite transport corridor and a contingency mining area and maintenance work at the Worsley refinery. The WA EPA recommendations, released on July 8, outlined strict conditions, including limitations to alumina and bauxite production, exclusion zones and emissions caps in line with the...

Liontown expects to capture to $100m in savings and deferrals through its Business Optimisation Program.

Liontown sets its sights on long-term lithium

Liontown sets its sights on long-term lithium Liontown Resources (ASX: LTR) has updated its Kathleen Valley production guidance for H2 FY25 in an attempt to better adapt to a low-price lithium environment. The company’s revised mine plan is designed to deliver 2.8mtpa production rate from the end of FY27, with a focus on high margin tonnes and expected reduction in development and fixed costs. Liontown managing director and chief executive Tony Ottaviano says when market conditions change, companies need to quickly adapt to meet the market. “Through the business optimisation work done by our team, the revised mine plan and guidance...

(Image source: BHP) Pictured L-R are Queensland Firebird’s Isabelle Shearer and Lara Dunkley at BMA’s Hay Point coal terminal.

BHP boosts community sports

BHP boosts community sports BHP (ASX: BHP) has been busy giving back, with two major community partnerships reaching milestones. Netball is taking centre court as the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is now the Foundation Partner of the Queensland Firebirds Futures Academy (QFFA). Through the two-year partnership with Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds, BMA will help strengthen the QFFA’s regional operations and ensure the continued growth of netball pathways in Queensland. In the spirit of making a difference, the QFFA is an investment in the next generation of talent, allowing regional players to stay local and develop in...