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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.

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.

Liontown to acquire Argentinian lithium brine project

Projects & Operations

Liontown to acquire Argentinian lithium brine project

Liontown (ASX: LTR) has made a move to extend its footprint outside of Australia with the signing a binding agreement with NEXT Lithium to acquire the Centario lithium brine exploration project in Argentina.

Production begins at Australia’s largest antimony mine

Projects & Operations

Production begins at Australia’s largest antimony mine

Larvotto Resources (ASX: LRV) has commenced antimony and gold production at its Hillgrove mine in NSW after completing its major redevelopment program.

Coal at a crossroads

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Coal at a crossroads

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Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Mining giants join WA Mining 2026 as the countdown begins

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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