The Tasmanian Government has thrown its support behind the long-term future of the state’s largest mine, tabling a bill aimed at securing the future of the Savage River operation.
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Rio and WA Government seal $1.1 billion water deal
Rio Tinto and the Western Australian Government have formed a 50:50 joint venture to complete both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the $1.1 billion Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant.
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MinRes mining services crushes half-year record
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has delivered a record first half for its mining services division, driven by strong external demand and the continued ramp-up of its Onslow Iron project.
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Critical minerals surge strengthens Australia’s global position
Australia is staking its claim as the world’s go-to supplier of critical minerals, with the latest Geoscience Australia stocktake revealing a surge in exploration, production and economic potential.
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Henry hammers home BHP’s iron ore edge
Chief executive officer Mike Henry has reaffirmed BHP’s iron ore supremacy, pointing to world-leading margins and superior cash generation.
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Government monitors iron ore pricing shifts amid China talks
The Australian Government is closely monitoring new iron ore pricing arrangements being trialled between Chinese buyers and major Australian producers, amid potential implications for federal revenue.
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Operational upgrades drive record month for Pilbara Ports
Pilbara Ports has recorded its highest January throughput on record, handling 67.9 million tonnes (Mt) across its Port Hedland and Dampier facilities in January 2026 – a 12 per cent increase on the same month last year.
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Onslow powers MinRes’ $1.2 billion earnings record
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has delivered its strongest first-half result on record, underpinned by the ramp-up of Onslow Iron, improved lithium recoveries and standout mining services earnings.
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Record iron ore output boosts Rio Tinto’s yearly performance
Rio Tinto has recorded an eight per cent increase in copper equivalent production in 2025, underpinned by the ongoing ramp-up of international operations and record iron ore output from operations in Western Australia.
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Iron Duke expansion to secure supply for Whyalla steelworks
Early works have begun on a magnetite expansion project in South Australia’s Middleback Ranges, aimed at securing long-term feedstock supply for the Whyalla Steelworks and supporting a transition to lower-emissions steelmaking.
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Razorback becomes first iron ore project on major project list
The Razorback iron ore project in South Australia has been given major project status by the Federal Government, reflecting its more than $1 billion potential economic contribution.
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New hoist cylinders give WAIO haul trucks a million-dollar lift
BHP’s Western Australian Iron Ore (WAIO) operations are set to move more product and generate millions more in revenue thanks to an innovative engineering upgrade to its haul truck fleet.
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A jolt to heavy haul for BHP’s Pilbara operations
Australia’s first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives have arrived in the Pilbara, marking a major step toward decarbonising heavy-haul mining rail.
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CME urges tax and energy settings to keep mining globally competitive
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME) has called on the Federal Government to ensure Australia’s mining and resources sector remains internationally competitive in its 2026–27 federal pre-budget submission.
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Razorback set to power green steel boom
Magnetite Mines is ramping up its global partnerships as its Razorback iron ore project prepares to supply the booming low-emissions steel market.
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Hancock Iron Ore flexes its strength with Sanjiv Ridge green light
Hancock Iron Ore is pressing ahead with Stage 2 of its Sanjiv Ridge project in Western Australia’s Pilbara, aiming to unlock around 10 million tonnes (Mt) of iron ore from the Glen Herring deposit.
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Pilbara Ports targets iron ore export growth with Dampier upgrades
Pilbara Ports has awarded a contract for the design and construction of the Dampier Link Bridge as upgrade works continue to expand the service capability of the Port of Dampier.
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Hancock’s Brilliant at the Basics shows what values-driven safety can achieve
Hancock’s Brilliant at the Basics (B@TB) OHS program continues to succeed because of its focus on personal accountability, consistent safety behaviours and team-wide vigilance.
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Fortescue’s record haul comes with a renewables twist
Fortescue Metals has not only set a new benchmark for its first-half iron ore shipments but is also pushing the boundaries of sustainable mining.
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Simon Trott’s ‘operational excellence’ sees record production
Rio Tinto has reported operational excellence across copper and iron production across operations – while also experiencing record quarterly production from its critical minerals portfolio.
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