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Black Cat managing director terminated

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

NEPA greenlights BMA’s Saraji extension to 2055

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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.

Cook encourages major WA coal merger

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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.

This extends the Lithium Industry Support Program which was due to expire at the end of 2026.

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Element Zero secures $26m for green iron trial

The Federal Government is investing $26m in a $53.6m project by Perth-based company Element Zero to fund technology that could convert Australian iron ore into lower-emissions iron using renewable electricity.

BHP executive to exit company after 30 years

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BHP executive to exit company after 30 years

BHP (ASX: BHP) chief commercial officer Rag Udd will leave the company at the end of January 2027 after a three-decade-long career with the mining giant.

ASIC clears MinRes and Ellison

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ASIC clears MinRes and Ellison

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will not be taking any enforcement action against Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) after concluding an investigation into the company and its executives.

NRW wins $960m Karara contract extension

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NRW wins $960m Karara contract extension

NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH) has been awarded a five year mining services contract extension valued at about $960m for the China-owned Karara iron ore mine in WA.