Tivan to provide $1m in grant funding

By Chloe Coutinho

Friday, 6 March 2026

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Tivan (ASX: TVN) has established a community development initiative with the Central Land Council (CLC) to provide grant funding to support Traditional Owners and Native Title Holders in Central Australia.

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.

Liontown generated $55m in positive cash flow from operating activities.

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Liontown sees strongest quarter since start of production

Liontown (ASX: LTR) posted its strongest financial performance since production commenced, generating $33m in cash flow, backed by a rebound in prices alongside operational progress.

Some of Orica’s innovations include the creation of Perspex; the build of Australia’s first skyscraper; WebGen, the world’s first wireless blasting solution; Exel Neo, the world’s first lead free detonator; and most recently, the first blast using low-carbon ammonium nitrate in partnership with Fertiberia.

Orica celebrates an explosive history

Orica celebrates an explosive history Orica (ASX: ORI) held a 150th anniversary gala last week in Melbourne, Victoria to celebrate its milestone with customers, partners, officials, retirees and employees. Founded in June 1874 as an explosives supplier, Orica has grown to become one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers with a market capitalisation nearing $9b. Orica started as a small company named Jones, Scott and...

(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...

In addition to enhancing skills development, the Institute will establish itself as a strategic hub for mining education in Asia, benefiting the local Mongolian mining community and contributing to the global mining workforce.

Rio Tinto launches Underground Mass Mining Institute

Rio Tinto launches Underground Mass Mining Institute Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO), in collaboration with The University of Queensland, has marked the official launch of the South Gobi Underground Mass Mining Institute (SGUMMI) with a visit by the President of Mongolia to the Oyu Tolgoi mine. This institute offers a comprehensive, world class training program designed for both local and international mining professionals utilising the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine as practical training hub. In recent years, there has been a significant decline in the...