BHP and Rio Tinto join forces: unlocking 200 million tonnes of iron ore potential

BHP (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) are work together to unpack up to 200 million tonnes of iron ore under two non-binding memoranda of understanding. The companies said on Wednesday (Jan 14) that mining and extraction will be carried out at BHP’s Yandi and Rio Tinto’s Yandicoogina operations, which are about 80 kilometers apart. “This […]

2025: a pivotal year for Australian mining – Discover the top five groundbreaking stories

From boardroom decisions to billions of dollars worth of construction projects, 2025 was a defining year for Australian mining companies as they navigated changes in the global landscape. Escalating trade tensions, changing US tariff policies and increased geopolitical risk have reshaped export strategies and investor sentiment, in addition to demand for crucial minerals. Against this […]

BHP’s AU$944 million investment in WA communities and Indigenous businesses

BHP (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP) has been released Community Development Report 2025 for Western Australia, demonstrating a record-breaking investment of AU$944 million. According to the report, most of this year’s investment went to local suppliers, with AU$737 million spent. Of this, AU$529 million was allocated to indigenous businesses. In terms of BHP’s total contribution to training and development […]