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QME 2026 to Power Mining Industry Connections

QME 2026 to Power Mining Industry Connections

The Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) 2026 is set to deliver far more than an exhibition, it is where the mining industry comes to connect, collaborate and do business.

AEMO flags WA coal exit by 2031

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AEMO flags WA coal exit by 2031

WA’s main power system is forecast to have enough capacity to meet demand until FY29, but further investment will be needed as coal-fired generation exits the system, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

(Image source: Fortescue) Fortescue is undertaking one of the world’s largest mining electrification programs, transitioning more than 800 pieces of heavy mobile equipment and 3000 light vehicles.

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Fortescue needs 1 in 21 WA electricians for decarb plans

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has opened its new Power Up Training Centre in Perth, WA, to train the workforce needed to electrify its Pilbara operations.

Mozal Aluminium in Mozambique is excluded from the transaction and remains on care and maintenance, with divestment under active consideration.

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Alcoa buys South32 assets for $8.1b

Alcoa (ASX: AAI) will acquire South32’s (ASX: S32) aluminium value chain assets for about $8.1b (US$5.6b).

Jobs on the line as Yancoal announces Ashton closure

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Jobs on the line as Yancoal announces Ashton closure

Yancoal has announced mining operations at its Ashton coal mine in the Upper Hunter region of NSW will cease in early 2028.

Vanadium producer secured for Queensland processing facility

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Vanadium producer secured for Queensland processing facility

Vecco Group has signed on as the foundation customer for the Queensland Resources Common User Facility (QRCUF) to validate its vanadium production processes.

Fortescue hits new shipment record

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Fortescue hits new shipment record

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has shipped 200mt of iron ore in a single year for the first time in its history.

Queensland to review sector financing scheme

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Queensland to review sector financing scheme

The Queensland Government will undertake a targeted review of the state’s financial provisioning scheme to better balance investment and financial rehabilitation risk in the resources sector.

The Mt Rawdon pumped hydro project would require an investment of more than $6b.

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Queensland drops Evolution’s $6b pumped hydro plan

Evolution Mining’s (ASX: EVN) Mt Rawdon pumped hydro project will not be progressed following a review of Queensland’s pumped hydro options by QIC.

Greatland commissions first Cat machine at Telfer

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Greatland commissions first Cat machine at Telfer

WesTrac has successfully delivered Greatland Resources’ (ASX: GGP) first Cat Hydraulic Mining Shovel at the company’s Telfer gold-copper mine in WA.

(Image source: Hancock Iron Ore) The mine is expected to produce 8mtpa.

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Hancock brings $840m McPhee Creek mine online

Hancock Iron Ore has marked first ore from its McPhee Creek mine, 19 months after first soil was turned, following multiple environmental and regulatory delays.