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Rio Tinto’s US$1.9b bauxite bet secures future of Weipa_

Projects & Operations

Rio Tinto’s US$1.9b bauxite bet secures future of Weipa

Rio Tinto is investing billions to replace ageing bauxite mines, secure Australia's aluminium supply chain and extend the life of its Queensland operations well beyond 2050.

Gold in the pan

Exploration & Discovery

Capricorn’s high-grade hits strengthen Mt Gibson growth plans

High-grade drilling results at Mt Gibson have strengthened Capricorn Metals' case for underground mining as it pursues plans to become a 500,000ozpa gold producer.

Bad weather and mill delays push Ora Banda costs higher

Projects & Operations

Bad weather and mill delays push Ora Banda costs higher

Wet weather and an extended mill shutdown have pushed Ora Banda's gold production costs higher as the miner presses ahead with its ambitious expansion plans.

Hemi gold project

Projects & Operations

Northern Star fires back in Gold Fields takeover battle

Northern Star chief executive Suresh Vadnagra has defended the miner's ability to develop Hemi independently as its takeover stoush with Gold Fields intensifies, but analysts warn mounting capital costs could test its financial firepower.

Copper-gold

Exploration & Discovery

Locksley revisits decades of drilling in NSW copper-gold push

Locksley Resources is digging into the past at its Greater Tottenham copper-gold project to uncover what previous explorers left behind.

Tumblegum-open-pit-source-MEGA-Resources

Projects & Operations

Rise of a penny stock: Forrestania’s remarkable second act

Forrestania Resources secures a new gold ore supply deal and clears a major takeover hurdle, accelerating its transformation from struggling explorer to WA gold producer.

Pilbara iron ore train

Economics & Commodity Prices

Fortescue faces costly choices in China pricing standoff

Fortescue faces some tough choices as iron ore stockpiles mount at Chinese ports.

Fortescue sack exec

People & Workforce

Fortescue sacks executive for workplace misconduct

Fortescue has dismissed a senior executive following allegations of sexual harassment and bullying.

From strategy to execution

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

From strategy to execution

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

The sunset of an icon

A pipeline bereft of momentum

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

A pipeline bereft of momentum

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NettZero_

Getting a head start on AASB S2 will be critical for mid-tier miners and mining-service providers.

NettZero emphasise the clock is already running for a new wave of Australian businesses required to report under the country’s mandatory climate reporting regime.

Equipment Downtime: Why Quick Fixes Cost Miners More

October 21, 2026

Equipment Downtime: Why Quick Fixes Cost Miners More

QSM Group

October 20, 2026

Contract Readiness: The hidden gap putting mining contractors at risk

Culture as a competitive advantage

September 30, 2026

Culture as a competitive advantage

Mill Operators 2026

September 30, 2026

Mill Operators 2026

KSB - Why bore pumps fail in mining and what the best sites do differently

September 30, 2026

Why bore pumps fail in mining and what the best sites do differently

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September 30, 2026

Donaldson targets dust challenges with SSG+ air cleaner