Victory Metals debuts WA pilot plant

By Samantha Bawden

Thursday, 18 June 2026

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Victory Metals (ASX: VTM) has taken a major step towards the commercialisation of its North Stanmore project with the official launch of its rare earths pilot processing plant in Perth.

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.

Mining drives doubling electricity demand in South Australia

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Mining drives doubling electricity demand in South Australia

South Australia is on the verge of a ‘once-in-a-generation’ economic growth opportunity, underpinned by affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity, according to a report by ElectraNet.

Rio commissions $2.1b low-carbon smelter

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Rio commissions $2.1b low-carbon smelter

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has hit a major milestone in the deployment of its low-carbon aluminium smelting technology with the commissioning of its AP60 smelter expansion at its Complexe Arvida operations in Quebec.

Rehabilitation at Ranger uranium mine continues

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Rehabilitation at Ranger uranium mine continues

The Federal Government has issued a new rehabilitation authority to Energy Resources Australia (ERA) to continue rehabilitation activities at Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory.

NT exploration gets $4m funding

NT exploration gets $4m funding

NT exploration gets $4m funding The Northern Territory Government has announced new funds to support resource exploration within the territory. The funding will award 38 grants to 30 companies through round 18 of the Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations (GDC) program. The program is part of the Resourcing the Territory initiative, which accelerates exploration, discovery and local jobs. The mining sector is the most significant contributor to the territory’s self-sourced revenue, supported by eight mining operations and mineral exploration. Northern Territory Mining and Energy Minister Gerard Maley says the grants demonstrate the Northern Territory Government’s strong commitment to rebuilding the economy through responsible resource development. “This...