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The expansion will enable Butcherbird to supply manganese concentrate feedstock for Element 25’s planned battery high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) processing facility in Louisiana, US.

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Element 25 brings in $18m for Butcherbird

Element 25 (ASX: E25) has secured commitments for an $18m share placement to fund the expansion of its Butcherbird manganese project in WA to 1.1mtpa of manganese oxide concentrate.

Lakewood will process 100% Black Cat ore from Fingals and Majestic.

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Black Cat kicks off processing at Kal East

Black Cat Syndicate’s (ASX: BC8) Lakewood processing facility has begun processing ore from its Fingals open pit and Majestic underground mines in WA.

Fortescue pushes fossil fuel elimination target to 2028

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Fortescue pushes fossil fuel elimination target to 2028

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) expects to save US$100m in fossil fuel costs next year as it fast-tracks its delivery of a fully integrated green energy grid.

The proposed project comprises the construction of the Havieron underground mine within a development envelope encompassing both Telfer and Havieron operations.

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EPA backs Havieron under strict conditions

Greatland Resources’ (ASX: GGP) proposed Havieron underground mine has won backing from the WA EPA, under conditions that include a ban on night-time haulage to protect the critically endangered night parrot.

Bellevue Gold posts record cash flow

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Bellevue Gold posts record cash flow

Bellevue Gold (ASX: BGL) has delivered a record underlying free cash flow of $158m for Q3 FY26 after reporting increased mined and processed ore grades.

The work covers Northern Star’s Jundee, Bronzewing, thunderbox, Carosue Dam, Kanowna Belle and South Kalgoorlie operations.

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MLG lands WA contracts worth $20m

MLG Oz (ASX: MLG) has secured contracts with Gruyere Mining Company, Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) and Endurance Mining for work across WA.

The funding is backed by Societe Generale, Sydney Branch, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and Westpac Banking Corporation.

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Rox finalises $350m Youanmi package

Rox Resources (ASX: RXL) has finalised $350m in debt facilities to fund development of the Youanmi gold project in WA.

Core will later transition Grants to underground mining.

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Core advances Finniss restart with $50m NRW contract

Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) will begin open pit mining and ore production at its Grants deposit in May as it advances the restart of its Finniss lithium operation in the Northern Territory.

Sugarbag Hill declared prescribed project

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Sugarbag Hill declared prescribed project

The Queensland Government has declared the Sugarbag Hill project in north Queensland a prescribed project to fast-track delivery.

Mining drives doubling electricity demand in South Australia

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Mining drives doubling electricity demand in South Australia

South Australia is on the verge of a ‘once-in-a-generation’ economic growth opportunity, underpinned by affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity, according to a report by ElectraNet.

Rio’s iron ore production resilient despite cyclone

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Rio’s iron ore production resilient despite cyclone

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has reported its iron ore port operations have resumed after Tropical Cyclone Narelle passed over WA’s Pilbara region.