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Call for 'give and take' as BHP staff dispute flares up

Call for 'give and take' as BHP staff dispute flares up

A weekend of strikes has hit the world's largest bulk iron ore export operation during a drawn-out dispute over wages for workers.

Element 23: the data centre metal you've never heard of

Element 23: the data centre metal you've never heard of

Element 23: the data centre metal you've never heard of

Element 23: the data centre metal you've never heard of

As the mining industry elite took turns showcasing their strength, a modest contender stepped up with an interesting option to power Australia's AI evolution.

Gold rush: high yellow metal price lifts job prospects

Gold rush: high yellow metal price lifts job prospects

Gold rush: high yellow metal price lifts job prospects

Gold rush: high yellow metal price lifts job prospects

It's a case of jobs, jobs, jobs in the West Australian goldfields as miners chase high commodity prices, rush to restart operations and build new plants.

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No tax link as investors strike gold with first payout

No tax link as investors strike gold with first payout

Shareholders in a mid-tier gold producer have been told their first dividend payout in decades was driven by happy coincidence, not upcoming tax changes.

Accidental export: Aussie green iron tech goes global

Accidental export: Aussie green iron tech goes global

An Australian made machine that can boost the quality of iron ore without using water is ready to be shipped to the US after word of its creation spread.

US came for our rare earths, will be back for more

US came for our rare earths, will be back for more

A former ambassador to the US has touted Australia's mining resource advantages, saying they will attract more capital from the US and UK.

Miners urged to 'just say yes' to Indigenous workers

Miners urged to 'just say yes' to Indigenous workers

The head of an Indigenous labour and training hire company has called on Goldfields region mining companies to work with him for his community.

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Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels

Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels

Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels

Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels

Governments in all states and territories should ban solar panel dumping while a mandatory recycling scheme is created, an inquiry has been told.

Vibe check for outback town as corporate suits descend

Vibe check for outback town as corporate suits descend

Vibe check for outback town as corporate suits descend

Vibe check for outback town as corporate suits descend

Laid-back residents of Australia's gold capital are about to be inundated by business types in suits and RM Williams boots as a mining forum comes to town.

Steel trap: Australia must make green metal or risk ore

Steel trap: Australia must make green metal or risk ore

Steel trap: Australia must make green metal or risk ore

Steel trap: Australia must make green metal or risk ore

Australia’s richest export market could be at risk unless it takes urgent action to manufacture green steel on home soil, according to a study.

'A new era': miner banks profit on metals for tech age

'A new era': miner banks profit on metals for tech age

'A new era': miner banks profit on metals for tech age

'A new era': miner banks profit on metals for tech age

Rio Tinto, which has major iron ore operations in the WA and is working to boost its presence in copper, has delivered a bullish outlook.

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

A major aluminium smelter, which has a quickly approaching deadline to lock-in a long-term electricity deal, won't be able to rely on green credit help.

Gold miner to give investors a payout for first time

Gold miner to give investors a payout for first time

Gold miner to give investors a payout for first time

Gold miner to give investors a payout for first time

A company that's been operating for almost six decades is about to reward investors who hung around for its journey as it heads towards a significant milestone.

One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen

One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen

One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen

One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen

By tweaking one substance used to create green hydrogen, researchers say they could unlock more of the fuel's potential.

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'End of an era': 200 jobs lost, unique smelter shuts

The nation's only manganese smelter, which produced material critical to steel manufacturing, will shut after a buyer couldn't be found.

Rocky year in shares as miners dig market out of a hole

The Australian Securities Exchange underperformed its international peers by a long shot in the past year, but some sectors still delivered strong gains.

'Can't hire our way out': mine giant to train sparkies

An Australian mining giant has partnered with TAFE to train more electricians as the nation faces a major renewable energy skills shortage.

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Difficulties during negotiations have put the future of Australia's only manganese smelter, which is in administration, and hundreds of jobs in doubt.

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Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

Smelter operator Nyrstar hasn't ruled out needing further taxpayer money after extra funds were announced to prop up two ailing facilities.

Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

None of Australia's green iron projects are ready to launch and, without policy changes, the nation risks missing the opportunity to lead a global race.

Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

The shortlist to take over the ailing Whyalla steelworks has narrowed, while a buyer is entering exclusive talks to purchase Australia's only manganese smelter.

How we can fight China rare metal monopoly: mining boss

A retiring chief executive has recounted how Lynas Rare Earths endured early challenges to help break China's monopoly on processing the crucial materials.

Major smelters under a cloud, government money runs out

Talks between three governments and the operator of two smelters, which produce critical minerals and employ more than 100 people, have reached a stalemate.

Legal action against troubled smelter dropped

Australia's only manganese smelter, which is under administration and seeking a new buyer, will no longer be pursued legally by the regulator.

Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.

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