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BHP approves $900m for Pilbara’s Ministers North iron ore site

2026-07-17

BHP has announced a significant $900 million investment (A$1.28 billion) to develop the Ministers North Project, a high-grade iron ore deposit in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. This strategic satellite extension of BHP’s long-standing Yandi operations, a joint venture with Itochu Corporation and Mitsui & Co, targets 20 million tonnes per annum within a few years, aiming for first ore in financial year 2029. The project is designed to leverage existing Yandi infrastructure, enhancing BHP’s Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) division’s medium-term production targets and reinforcing the company's commitment to high-quality iron ore supply.

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First Quantum considers sale of stake in Argentina’s Taca Taca project

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First Quantum Minerals is reportedly considering divesting a minority stake in its Taca Taca copper project in Argentina, a move that underscores the intense global interest in new copper assets. Potential buyers, including Rio Tinto Group and Japanese trading houses Mitsubishi and Mitsui & Co., are eyeing the project which could produce over 320,000 tonnes of copper annually. This strategic consideration highlights the growing demand for copper, Argentina's emerging role as a mining destination, and the industry's approach to financing large-scale critical mineral developments.

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Rio Tinto reports increase in iron ore sales in Q2 2026

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The rise of renewable diesel in lower emission mining

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Nova Minerals completes engineering for Estelle antimony pilot plant

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Nova Minerals has completed the engineering and design phase for its antimony pilot processing plant at the Estelle project in Alaska, marking a significant step towards domestic antimony production. The pilot plant, designed to meet military-grade antimony trisulfide specifications established by the US Department of War, will utilize a cleaner hydrometallurgical method with construction commencing this quarter. This development positions Nova Minerals to address the critical mineral supply chain needs within the United States, particularly for defense and high-tech applications.

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Arika commences mobilisation for drilling at WA gold projects

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ReElement withdraws from $80m Pentagon loan process

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ReElement Technologies, a US rare earths start-up, has withdrawn from a conditional $80 million loan process with the US Department of Defense after failing to meet federal due diligence standards. This decision impacts a broader $700 million critical minerals funding initiative designed to bolster domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign nations, particularly China. The company now intends to prioritize private investment while exploring alternative forms of federal assistance for its critical minerals processing technology.