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BHP workers to strike at Australia’s largest iron ore port

People & Workforce

BHP workers to strike at Australia’s largest iron ore port

Hundreds of workers are set to strike at BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Port Hedland bulk export terminal in what could be one of the Pilbara’s largest industrial actions this century.

Post-mine plan delivered for Hunter coal mines

Projects & Operations

Post-mine plan delivered for Hunter coal mines

The NSW Government has revealed the first major post-mining land transformations plans at BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Mt Arthur coal mine as it moves towards closure by 2030.

Monash launches critical minerals initiative

Technology & Innovation

Monash launches critical minerals initiative

Monash University has debuted a major cross-disciplinary initiative aimed at securing Australia’s place in the global critical mineral supply chain.

Black Cat pauses Lakewood processing

Projects & Operations

Black Cat pauses Lakewood processing

Black Cat Syndicate (ASX: BC8) has temporarily taken the Lakewood processing plant offline following a mill bearing failure.

WA welcomes new Mines Minister

Politics & Regulation

WA welcomes new Mines Minister

The WA Government has appointed Daniel Pastorelli as the state’s new Mines, Petroleum and Exploration Minister as David Michael takes on the role of State Development Minister.

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) previously bowed out of the battle for Vault after declining to match Genesis’ bid.

Projects & Operations

Genesis and Vault agree to $12.6b merger

Genesis Minerals (ASX: GMD) and Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU) will merge to create a new Australian gold major with annual production of 600-700koz, all from operations in WA.

The works approval covers the processing plant, tailings storage facility, wastewater treatment facility, power station and associated infrastructure.

Projects & Operations

Youanmi gold mine fully permitted

Rox Resources (ASX: RXL) has received the final major environmental approval for its Youanmi gold mine, clearing the way for construction and underground development to accelerate.

Regis recently reinstated the McPhillamys gold project’s ore reserve following completion of a pre-feasibility study.

Projects & Operations

Regis exits $5.6b Vault battle

Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) will not submit a counterproposal to match Genesis Minerals’ (ASX: GMD) bid to acquire Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU).

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