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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.

Brightstar reports record gold intersects at Sandstone

Exploration & Discovery

Brightstar reports record gold intersects at Sandstone

Brightstar Resources (ASX: BTR) has recorded its highest ever individual gold assay at its Sandstone project in WA, with one drill hole intersecting 1m at 751g/t of gold.

Black Cat managing director terminated

People & Workforce

Black Cat managing director terminated

Black Cat Syndicate (ASX: BC8) has terminated managing director James Bruce, effective September 4, after he spent less than seven months in the role.

Larvotto strikes gold at Clarks Gully

Exploration & Discovery

Larvotto strikes gold at Clarks Gully

Drilling at Larvotto Resources’ (ASX: LRV) Hillgrove project in NSW has returned multiple zones of significant gold-antimony-tungsten mineralisation, including gold-equivalent grades of up to 62.6g/t.

Stanmore to acquire Moranbah South

Projects & Operations

Stanmore to acquire Moranbah South

Stanmore Resources (ASX: SMR) has agreed to acquire the Moranbah South mine joint venture for US$105m from Exxaro Resources.

BHP’s CCO to take top role at Albermarle

People & Workforce

BHP’s CCO to take top role at Albermarle

BHP (ASX: BHP) chief commercial officer Rag Udd will leave the company at the end of January 2027 to take on the role of chief executive at lithium giant Albermarle.

Scholarships opened for WA minerals researchers

People & Workforce

Scholarships opened for WA minerals researchers

The WA Government has opened applications for five 2027 Minerals Institute of WA (MRIWA) PHD scholarships supported by more than $900,000 in State funding.

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.

Coal at a crossroads

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Coal at a crossroads

Whats-next-for-South32?

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

What’s next for South32?

Mining giants join WA Mining 2026 as the countdown begins

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Mining giants join WA Mining 2026 as the countdown begins

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