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Tomago Aluminium gets $2.5b government bailout

Projects & Operations

Tomago Aluminium gets $2.5b government bailout

The Federal and NSW Governments have announced a $2.5b 10-year bailout package for Australia’s largest aluminium smelter, Tomago Aluminium in the Hunter Valley.

Newmont pays Barrick US$1.95b to settle dispute

Newmont pays Barrick US$1.95b to settle dispute

Newmont (ASX: NEM) and Barrick Mining have settled their outstanding Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) dispute with an amended joint venture agreement.

MCA: CGT changes could hinder greenfields development

Politics & Regulation

MCA: CGT changes could hinder greenfields development

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) says the Federal Government’s proposed changes to capital gains tax for junior minerals exploration companies will adversely impact funding opportunities.

Geoscience Australia launches new critical minerals database

Technology & Innovation

Geoscience Australia launches new critical minerals database

Geoscience Australia has released a new global mineral chemistry database to help researchers, governments and industry better understand critical minerals.

The remaining nominated directors are former Pacific Road Capital investment director Susan Corlett, former Metals Acquisition chief executive Mick McMullen, former Orion Resource Partners managing partner Peter Rozenauers and former Barrick and Randgold Resources chief financial officer Graham Shuttleworth.

People & Workforce

Elliott names candidates for Northern Star board changes

Elliott Investment Management is pushing Northern Star (ASX: NST) for board changes, putting forward six candidates for the board enhancement it has been calling for since June.

The contract will have an initial term of 36 months.

Procurement & Suppliers

Macmahon wins $240m underground development contract

Medallion Metals (ASX: MM8) has selected Macmahon Underground (ASX: MAH) as its preferred underground mining contractor at the Ravensthorpe gold project in WA.

Evion recognised by US Department of Defense

Evion recognised by US Department of Defense

Evion Group (ASX: EVG) has been accepted as a member of the US Department of Defense's public-private consortium, established to strengthen the country's manufacturing and defence industrial base.

Peabody pays nearly $5m in underpaid wages

People & Workforce

Peabody pays nearly $5m in underpaid wages

Peabody Energy Australia has signed an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) after it rectified nearly $5m in wages to 197 underpaid workers.

Who controls the iron ore market

Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Who controls the iron ore market?

Regulatory action in mining

Friday, 1 May 2026

Regulatory action in mining

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Tuesday, 28 July 2026

PLS plays the lithium long game

The Australian Mining Review - August 2026 Edition

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From mining equipment veterans to aftermarket challengers

From mining equipment veterans to aftermarket challengers

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