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NEPA greenlights BMA’s Saraji extension to 2055

Projects & Operations

NEPA greenlights BMA’s Saraji extension to 2055

The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) has approved a major extension of BHP (ASX: BHP) Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Saraji coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

BHP’s CCO to take top role at Albermarle

People & Workforce

BHP’s CCO to take top role at Albermarle

BHP (ASX: BHP) chief commercial officer Rag Udd will leave the company at the end of January 2027 to take on the role of chief executive at lithium giant Albermarle.

Scholarships opened for WA minerals researchers

People & Workforce

Scholarships opened for WA minerals researchers

The WA Government has opened applications for five 2027 Minerals Institute of WA (MRIWA) PHD scholarships supported by more than $900,000 in State funding.

Cook encourages major WA coal merger

Politics & Regulation

Cook encourages major WA coal merger

The WA Government has recommended the State’s last remaining privately-owned coal mines consolidate to form a single entity as it moves closer to phasing out coal.

BHP executive to exit company after 30 years

People & Workforce

BHP executive to exit company after 30 years

BHP (ASX: BHP) chief commercial officer Rag Udd will leave the company at the end of January 2027 after a three-decade-long career with the mining giant.

ASIC clears MinRes and Ellison

Politics & Regulation

ASIC clears MinRes and Ellison

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will not be taking any enforcement action against Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) after concluding an investigation into the company and its executives.

NRW wins $960m Karara contract extension

Procurement & Suppliers

NRW wins $960m Karara contract extension

NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH) has been awarded a five year mining services contract extension valued at about $960m for the China-owned Karara iron ore mine in WA.

Northern Star facing charges over Thunderbox fatality

Politics & Regulation

Northern Star facing charges over Thunderbox fatality

WorkSafe has laid charges against Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) and Coogee Chemicals in relation to a fatal cyanide poisoning incident at the Thunderbox gold mine in 2024.

Coal at a crossroads

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Coal at a crossroads

Whats-next-for-South32?

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

What’s next for South32?

Mining giants join WA Mining 2026 as the countdown begins

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Mining giants join WA Mining 2026 as the countdown begins

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Precision Separation at Scale – Sacor’s Approach to Tailings Processing

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Rethinking Tailings: Why Australian Mines Are Turning to Centrifuge Solutions

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