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This push comes after Northern Star managing director Stuart Tonkin confirmed he would step down during Q1 FY27.

Projects & Operations

Elliott calls for urgent action, potential sale of Northern Star

Elliott Investment Management disclosed it had amassed a more than $1b stake in Northern Star (ASX: NST), while urging the gold miner to launch a strategic review.

Alcoa to keep mining as WA Government assesses regulations

Politics & Regulation

Alcoa to keep mining as WA Government assesses regulations

The WA Government is finalising an updated regulatory arrangement that would allow Alcoa (ASX: AAI) to continue operating its bauxite mines throughout the state while the EPA continues to assess the miner’s proposals.

Off the Record: BHP’s decarb gap is getting harder to ignore

Off the Record: BHP’s decarb gap is getting harder to ignore

Mining is still at times a dirty business that is, especially in Australia, frequently given a pass even in times of crisis.

Tivan produces Australian-first acid-grade fluorspar

Projects & Operations

Tivan produces Australian-first acid-grade fluorspar

Tivan (ASX: TVN) has successfully produced acid-grade fluorspar during a successful mini-pilot plant program for its Speewah fluorite project in WA.

The DFS is being managed by Kalgoorlie Nickel, the incorporated joint venture company owned by Ardea (65%) and GH Nickel — a joint venture between Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation, together the Consortium (35%). The DFS is fully funded by the Consortium up to the agreed DFS program and budget of $98.5m.

Exploration & Discovery

Ardea delays Kalgoorlie nickel project feasibility study

Ardea Resources (ASX: ARL) has pushed back the definitive feasibility study (DFS) final report for its Kalgoorlie nickel project, with completion now extending beyond the previous timeline of June 30.

(Image source: BHP) BHP says it is the world’s largest copper producer and has increased copper production by around 30% since 2021.

Technology & Innovation

BHP tests AI-backed copper leaching with Microsoft

BHP has partnered with Microsoft and Prescience Insilico to accelerate the discovery of advanced copper leaching solutions as the miner looks to grow copper production to support demand driven by the energy transition, digitalisation and AI.

Rio commissions $2.1b low-carbon smelter

Projects & Operations

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.

The feasibility study estimated $1065m in pre-production capex to first gold followed by expansion capex of $673m.

Projects & Operations

Greatland greenlights Havieron

Greatland Resources (ASX: GGP) has executed a $500m corporate debt facility agreement and approved the final investment decision to develop Havieron.

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The Australian Mining Review June 2026 Edition

Friday, 29 May 2026

The Australian Mining Review June 2026 Edition

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The AMR Safety Summit | 21-22 May 2026, Perth

The AMR Safety Summit | 21-22 May 2026, Perth

The AMR Safety Summit will unite mining companies, boots on the ground workers and suppliers to have a meaningful dialogue on safety, risk & ESG

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

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

Rethinking Tailings: Why Australian Mines Are Turning to Centrifuge Solutions

Rethinking Tailings: Why Australian Mines Are Turning to Centrifuge Solutions

Keep your dam water! - Sacor Australia

Keep your dam water!

Use of Local Currency for Onshore Transactions in Africa

Thursday, 5 March 2026

Use of Local Currency for Onshore Transactions in Africa