Record-breaking quake halts operations at NSW gold mine

By Chloe Coutinho

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

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Newmont (ASX: NEM) has halted underground operations at its Cadia gold mine following a 4.5-magnitude earthquake in the area last night.

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.

The agreement is between the Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources and Canada’s Department of Natural Resources.

Australia and Canada target ‘high standards’ critical minerals

Australia and Canada target ‘high standards’ critical minerals Australia and Canada signed a joint declaration of intent on critical minerals collaboration at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting. The agreement will see the countries promoting and strengthening cooperation and trade in critical minerals value chains. Other objectives include advancing projects of mutual interest, encouraging commercial partnerships and research collaborations and addressing policy challenges faced by producer nations. This follows last week’s announcement of a US-Australia Framework for Securing Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths, which will support a $13b (US$8.5b) pipeline...

Jansen Stage 1, which is expected to deliver about 4.15mtpa, is now 75% complete.

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BHP’s Canadian potash bill hits $12.5b after second cost reset

BHP has lifted the forecast cost of Jansen Stage 1 to $12.5b (US$8.4b), up from the initial $8.4b ($US5.7b) estimate in August 2021.

(Image source: BHP) Iron ore production increased 2% to 65mt. Production guidance for FY25 remains unchanged at 255-265.5mt.

BHP: copper and iron ore up in Q1

BHP: copper and iron ore up in Q1 BHP copper and iron ore production have seen increases, driven by operational improvements at Escondida copper in Chile and WA iron ore (WAIO), according to the company’s Q1 operational review. The company reports it is on track to meet FY25 production guidance thanks to strong operational performance. BHP chief executive Mike Henry says BHP is seeing a strong start to the 2025 financial year, with production up across all major commodities for the quarter. “Copper production was up 4% due to higher grade and recoveries at Escondida and WAIO production...

(Image source: John Madden Photography) 235 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, where Alcoa Australia will relocate its head office from mid-2025.

Alcoa to relocate Australian head office

Alcoa to relocate Australian head office Alcoa Australia (ASX: AAI) will relocate its head office to the Perth, WA, Central Business District (CBD) in the second half of 2025 in a move that will see it situated closer to key stakeholders and more attractive to prospective employees. The integrated aluminium company has been operating in Australia for 61 years with 40 of those from its head office in Booragoon, 15km south of Perth’s CBD. It will move to 235 St Georges Terrace, Perth, located at the western end of the CBD. Alcoa Australia president Elsabe...