PLS advances mid-stream push, posts record production

By Chloe Coutinho

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

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PLS Group (ASX: PLS) has commenced commissioning of its mid-stream demonstration plant at the Pilgangoora operation in WA.

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.

Rio’s Weipa operations in Far North Queensland includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, shiploaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals.

Rio Tinto locks in $276m for Amrun

Rio Tinto locks in $276m for Amrun Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has approved an investment of $276m (US$180m) and commenced work on the Norman Creek access project at its Amrun bauxite mine on Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula. The Norman Creek access project will enable mining of the Norman Creek region of Amrun, which holds approximately half of the currently declared Amrun ore reserves of 978mt. Construction is underway on key infrastructure, including a 19-kilometre haul road, camp accommodation and a communications tower. First production from Norman Creek is targeted...

(Image source: Fortescue) Fortescue has also been expanding its electric mining equipment, with one electric drill and 12 electric excavators now operational across multiple sites in the Pilbara.

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Fortescue moves to ditch diesel on Pilbara rail

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has commenced commissioning of two new battery electric locomotives on its rail network as it moves to decarbonise its Pilbara iron ore operations.

The 2025 Women in Resources Awards dinner will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on February 13.

Finalists revealed for 2025 Women in Resources Awards

Finalists revealed for 2025 Women in Resources Awards Thirteen inspirational individuals and three trailblazing companies have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Women in Resources Awards (WIRA). The annual awards ceremony — now in its 16th year — showcases the champions breaking the mould and leading the charge for change in the State’s resources sector. Organised by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME), WIRA is a celebration of some of the best and brightest women in industry. WA CME chief executive Rebecca Tomkinson said the six award categories recognised both professional...

Fortescue says strong cashflow generation contributed to a cash balance of $7.48b (US$4.9b) and net debt of $763m (US$500m) as of June 30.

Fortescue’s record June quarter

Fortescue’s record June quarter Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has released its Q4 performance, highlighting record iron ore shipments totalling 191.6mt in FY24. The record iron ore shipments of 53.7mt in Q4 were 10% higher than Q4 FY23. Fortescue Metals chief executive Dino Otranto says this has been an outstanding quarter. “This record result demonstrated the efficiencies gained through our recovery plan following the ore car derailment in December 2023,” he said. “Looking ahead to FY25, we’re seeking to achieve record shipments with guidance of 190 – 200mt. “As part of bringing together...