Vulcan advances Lionheart, founder moves to new role

By Chloe Coutinho

Friday, 11 September 2026

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Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) has advanced development of its Lionheart lithium project in Germany, progressing drilling and construction while securing another lithium production licence.

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 critical minerals to be produced at Gonneville are essential to the auto and defence sectors, data centres and many rapidly growing decarbonisation applications.

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Chalice confirms $4.7b critical minerals development

Chalice Mining’s (ASX: CHN) pre-feasibility study has been completed for the Gonneville palladium-nickel-copper project in WA, confirming a 23-year open pit phase.

Teams from 10 mines took part in the MCA Victorian Mine Rescue Competition (VMRC).

Games demonstrate mine rescue capability

Games demonstrate mine rescue capability Emergency response crews from across Victoria, NSW and Tasmania descended on Costerfield and Heathcote over the weekend to take part in the Victorian Mine Rescue Competition. In one of the largest annual mine safety training exercises in Australia, Fosterville gold mine took out the top honours as best overall emergency rescue team after completing two days of six challenging simulated emergency scenarios. Teams competed in simulated scenarios that tested critical aspects of emergency response including underground rescue skills, firefighting, first aid and technical rope rescue. Organised by MCA Victoria this important event has gone from strength to...

(Image source: BHP) BHP says this agreement represents an important step toward lowering GHG emissions in the iron ore seaborne market and moving the maritime sector towards a decarbonised future.

BHP charts a course with ammonia

BHP charts a course with ammonia BHP has signed contracts with COSCO Shipping Bulk for the charter of two ammonia dual-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carriers. The new vessels to be built under this arrangement will be two of only a handful of vessels in the world capable of using ammonia as a marine fuel. The two vessels, expected to be delivered from 2028, will primarily transport iron ore from WA to Northeast Asia. When run on lower or low to zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ammonia, these...

Komatsu says that while the company is global, its heart remains in the local regions it serves.

Komatsu Australia named Finalist in the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards

Komatsu Australia named Finalist in the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards Komatsu Australia has been named as a finalist for the ISPT Investment in Brisbane Award 2024 as part of the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. This award highlights businesses that have made strategic investments in Brisbane, Queensland, contributing to the city’s future growth and development. The nomination reflects Komatsu Australia’s strong and ongoing commitment to the Brisbane region, which has been an integral part of its story since 1978. Komatsu says its continued investment reinforces its belief in Brisbane as a key hub for economic activity and customer support...