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Stuart McKinnonMining Reporter

Stuart has 23 years' print and online experience covering business and general news in roles as a reporter, sub-editor and editor.

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Environmental awakeningTwiggy to expand on green future for Fortescue

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest will discuss his experiences during a recent five-month trip around the world amid the COVID pandemic in an ABC Boyer Lecture to be broadcast on Saturday.

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Eastern States ignoranceMining boss Beament slams student heckling

Mining boss Bill Beament says reports of university students being heckled for studying mining courses is another example of the Eastern States not recognising the importance of the sector.

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Strong quarterNorthern Star trims debt as gold sales jump

The Bill Beament-led miner, which will formerly merge with Saracen next month, has reported fourth-quarter gold sales at the upper end of its previously stated guidance.

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Alumina deliversWorsley shines for South32 but cost pressures mount

The diversified miner’s WA and Brazilian alumina operations outperformed last quarter but it flagged operating cost pressures, with an update expected next month.

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Lithium winPilbara completes Altura acquisition

Lithium miner says it will keep the adjacent mine on care and maintenance while it evaluates the operation and formulates a strategy to integrate it into its Pilgangoora project.

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Ore callSpiralling iron ore prices could be capped: Macquarie

Analysts warn diminishing margins for steel-makers in China could cap further rises in the price of iron ore despite supply pressures remaining.

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Investor interestTalga trebles raising after being swamped with demand

Aspiring anode producer to accept $30m under its original $10m share purchase plan after shareholders responded eagerly to its discounted raising.

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Price benefitBHP sets new iron ore record but flags big coal hit

The Big Australian has achieved record half-year iron ore production from its Pilbara operations but flagged a hefty charge for its NSW coal division.

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Below the beltMiners move to stop scourge of sleaze

The Minerals Council is seeking to eradicated sexual harassment in the mining workforce after 40pc of respondents to a survey reported some form of inappropriate behaviour in the past five years.

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