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Victory Metals, Curtin University partner on HREE project

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Victory Metals CEO Brendan Clark and Professor Mark Buntine

Victory Metals and Curtin University have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Victory’s North Stanmore heavy rare earth (HREE) and strategic defence metal project in Western Australia. “Victory, Curtin and the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer [initiative] create an unbeatable industry-academia powerhouse,” said Victory Metals Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Brendan Clark. “This partnership delivers…

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Indonesia slashes Weda Bay Nickel JV production quota

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French miner Eramet’s nickel mining joint venture in Indonesia has received an initial production allowance of 12 million wet metric tons for 2026, down from the initial allowance of 32 million it received for 2025, reported Reuters. PT Weda Bay Nickel will apply as soon as possible for an upward revision of the volume, the miner stated, adding that its…

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PLS, Canmax sign supply deal

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PLS Group, formerly Pilbara Minerals, has signed a two-year offtake agreement with Chinese firm Canmax Technologies for spodumene concentrate supply from the Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Under the deal’s terms, PLS will supply 150,000 metric tons annually for two years, with an option to supply additional volumes each year, and the agreement can additionally be expanded for…

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Unlock power of skilled migration to reverse mining’s talent crunch

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The following is an op-ed from Minerals Council of Australia chief executive officer Tania Constable. It has been edited only for clarity and style. The power of Australia’s skilled migration system must be unlocked to give skilled migrants a bigger part in reducing a looming talent crunch in the nation’s minerals industry. The Minerals Council of Australia has outlined a…

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NRW wins Rio Tinto bulk earthworks contract

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NRW Civil & Mining secured a bulk earthworks contract by Rio Tinto for its West Angelas Sustaining Project (WASP) in Western Australia, marking another important milestone in NRW’s long-standing partnership with the miner.  The contract, valued at A$175 million, encompasses the bulk earthworks to provide access to five new mining satellite pits at the West Angelas operation, which includes haul…

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Australian government launches Critical Minerals Prospectus

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The Australian government has launched the new Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus, including 49 mines and 29 midstream critical minerals processing projects ready for investment.  The Prospectus is an important tool for drawing in investment from around the world, to create jobs and new supply chains of critical minerals with partner nations. “Australia’s abundant deposits of critical minerals, alongside the expertise…

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