Technology key to sustainability, major miners say
BHP and Fortescue have taken the stage at the World Mining Congress 2023 to discuss how technology will help the world transition to sustainable forms of energy.
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A “pivotal time for mining” BHP CEO says
BHP chief executive officer Mike Henry took the stage at the World Mining Congress 2023, where he said mining is pivotal in preserving a better future for Australians.
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Queensland set to grow critical minerals sector
The Queensland Government will invest $245 million to grow the state’s critical minerals sector and support future net-zero emissions.
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Australian ministers committed to progressing critical minerals
Ministers across the country have met at the World Mining Congress in Brisbane to discuss Australia’s critical minerals future.
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Australia “on the verge of a vanadium revolution”
Australia has seen a vanadium breakthrough as the first commercial vanadium-flow battery has been completed in South Australia.
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MinRes teams up with Curtin University
Mineral Resources (MinRes) and Curtin University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive mining innovation and to prepare the next generation of miners for future jobs.
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Lynas awarded government grant
Lynas Rare Earths has been awarded a $20 million grant as part of the Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative – Manufacturing Integration Stream.
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“The pathway to net-zero goes straight through WA”: CME
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) of WA has called on the Government to keep production of critical minerals in Australia competitive and sustainable.
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Federal Government releases new Critical Minerals Strategy
Federal Minister for Resources Madeleine King has released Australia’s new Critical Minerals Strategy in an effort to grow the country’s critical minerals wealth.
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True North Copper begins ASX trading
Australian near-term copper producer True North Copper will commence trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as of today.
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Mt Carbine mine comes back to life
EQ Resources’ Mt Carbine tungsten mine in Queensland will begin full scale mining again after a renewables push from the Queensland Government.
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QRC supports Critical Minerals Strategy
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has announced it will welcome the impending release of the Federal Government’s updated Critical Minerals Strategy.
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QRC questions coal royalty taxes once more
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has again responded to the Queensland Government’s decision to impose the world’s highest royalty taxes on coal producers.
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Discarded mining rocks get a new life
Previously mined and discarded rock and earth will be searched for overlooked critical minerals to help accelerate Australia’s clean energy switch.
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Australian Vanadium project given $49 million boost
Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources have executed a Commonwealth grant agreement.
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Western Trade Coast gets a boost
The Western Australian Government is targeting three key industries to transform the Western Trade Coast into a global advanced industries hub, following a new report into the strategic and economic significance of the region.
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MCA Victoria reacts to State Budget
The Minerals Council of Australia’s (MCA) Victorian branch said the 2023 State Budget will support and facilitate mining projects to promote regional development and embed Victoria into renewable energy supply chains.
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Thunderbird surges ahead
Sheffield Resources has announced that it is 85 per cent complete with construction of its Thunderbird mineral sands project in northern Western Australia.
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Albemarle, Ford drive lithium deal
Critical minerals miner Albemarle has established an agreement with motor company Ford to delivery battery-grade lithium hydroxide to support the production of electric vehicles (EVs).
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MCA touts importance of minerals
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) engaged with Ernst & Young to write a report which estimated royalty and company tax payments attributable to the minerals sector.
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