People & Workforce Jobs on the line as Yancoal announces Ashton closure Yancoal has announced mining operations at its Ashton coal mine in the Upper Hunter region of NSW will cease in early 2028.
Projects & Operations BHP makes $2.2b bid to reopen copper mine BHP (ASX: BHP) has submitted a permit application for the potential reopening of its Cerro Colorado copper mine in the Tarapacá region of Northern Chile.
Opinion Off the Record: What is lost cannot always be paid for Next week, Australia will celebrate its 50th NAIDOC week, honouring the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
People & Workforce Glencore executive takes top role at Northern Star Suresh Vadnagra will succeed Stuart Tonkin as Northern Star Resources’ (ASX: NST) managing director and chief executive from October 5.
Projects & Operations Argo acquires Queensland coal mine in restart push Argo Natural Resources has acquired Bowen Coking Coal in a move to restart operations at the Burton coal mine in northern Queensland after a year-long hiatus.
Economics & Commodity Prices AEMO flags WA coal exit by 2031 WA’s main power system is forecast to have enough capacity to meet demand until FY29, but further investment will be needed as coal-fired generation exits the system, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
People & Workforce Fortescue needs 1 in 21 WA electricians for decarb plans Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has opened its new Power Up Training Centre in Perth, WA, to train the workforce needed to electrify its Pilbara operations.
Projects & Operations Alcoa buys South32 assets for $8.1b Alcoa (ASX: AAI) will acquire South32’s (ASX: S32) aluminium value chain assets for about $8.1b (US$5.6b).
