A parliamentary inquiry recommends Australia reopens its embassy in Ukraine, including a military attache, to strengthen ties and align with other nations. A “one-stop-shop” should be set up to efficiently manage aid to Ukraine, following criticism of lack of transparency in previous decisions. Ukrainian ambassador stresses the importance of military aid for Ukraine’s defense against Russian invasion, with calls for more Australian military equipment donations and support from Foreign Minister Penny Wong and spokesman Simon Birmingham.
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Rio2 aims for early 2026 gold pour as Chile mine build ramps up
Rio2 Limited Fenix Gold Project Update Rio2 Limited is on track for its first gold pour at the Fenix Gold project in Chile's Atacama region by early 2026, with construction currently 19% complete and on budget. The project, hosting 389 million tonnes of ore with a total of 4.8 million ounces of gold, aims to produce 91,000 ounces annually at a low all-in sustaining cost of US$1250 per ounce, utilizing a heap leach operation to...
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