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BHP copper takes a hit as iron ore delivers record production

Projects & Operations

BHP copper takes a hit as iron ore delivers record production

BHP (ASX: BHP) reported a 3% year-on-year decrease in copper production in FY26 and expects output to drop further in the new financial year.

South32 exceeds FY26 production guidance

Projects & Operations

South32 exceeds FY26 production guidance

South32 (ASX: S32) has exceeded production guidance across several of its key businesses for FY26, including aluminium and manganese.

MCA: Mining tax and royalty payments declining

Economics & Commodity Prices

MCA: Mining tax and royalty payments declining

Company tax and royalty revenue from the Australian minerals sector declined in FY24 and are expected to reduce further in coming years, according to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).

Regis has corrected its June 30 cash and bullion balance from $1.21b to $1.184b, while FY26 group production and its cash balance remain unchanged.

Projects & Operations

Regis eyes stronger FY27 production

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) expects to produce 360,000-400,000oz of gold in FY27, supported by higher output from Duketon and strong gold prices making lower-margin ore more profitable.

Liberty Bell Bay ordered to close

Projects & Operations

Liberty Bell Bay ordered to close

Administrators at Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter have commenced the immediate closure of the businesses after failing to secure a buyer.

Off the Record: Can Australia have its yellowcake and eat it too?

Off the Record: Can Australia have its yellowcake and eat it too?

The India uranium deal raises difficult questions about Australia's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and the message it sends at a time when global tensions are escalating.

IGO divests Nova operation for $7m

Projects & Operations

IGO divests Nova operation for $7m

IGO (ASX: IGO) will sell its Nova nickel operation to Global Lithium Resources (ASX: GL1) as the company prepares to conclude mining during the December 2026 quarter.

GenCost: cheaper batteries challenge gas generation

Economics & Commodity Prices

GenCost: cheaper batteries challenge gas generation

Electricity generation costs in the National Electricity Market (NEM) are expected to fall in the near term, as lower-cost batteries begin to compete with traditional gas-fired power generation.

The nuclear age

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Is there a place for nuclear in Australia’s energy mix?

Newmont’s next chapter

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Newmont’s next chapter

The Australain Mining Review July 2026 Edition

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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