Funding

BHP, Community, Contract award, Diversity, Funding, News, Recruitment

CQUniversity sees a $3.7 million boost from BMA

Metallurgical coal producer and supplier BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has renewed its partnership with Central Queensland University (CQUniversity) to continue the First Nations Tertiary Education and Research program. Read More

Olivia Thomson5 days agoNovember 6, 2023

Funding, Government announcements, News

Tradesales secures RED grant to expand Avon Industrial Park

Tradesales will receive $90,000 in government funding through the Western Australian Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) grants program to construct dedicated office facilities at its factory at Avon Industrial Park. Read More

Kelsie HarfordNovember 2, 2023, 3:58 pmNovember 2, 2023

Andrew Forrest, ESG, Fortescue, Funding, Hydrogen, News

Fortescue expands green hydrogen horizons

Fortescue has invested about $NOK100 million ($13.5 million) to become the third largest shareholder in green hydrogen developer Norwegian Hydrogen. Read More

Olivia ThomsonNovember 2, 2023, 7:21 amNovember 2, 2023

BHP, Funding, News, Rare earths

BHP’s Jansen bolstered by $4.9b investment

BHP has approved an investment of $US4.9 billion ($7.7 billion) for the second stage of its Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan, Canada. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodNovember 1, 2023, 8:26 amNovember 1, 2023

Funding, Government announcements, News

$1.3 billion for CopperString

The Queensland Government has announced a $1.3 billion package to progress work on the CopperString 2032 project. Read More

Kelsie HarfordNovember 1, 2023, 8:15 amNovember 1, 2023

Critical minerals, Funding, Government announcements, News

Industry reacts to $4 billion critical minerals boost

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $2 billion increase to the Critical Minerals Facility, rounding up its total to $4 billion. But how have various mining companies and resources representatives reacted? Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 26, 2023, 9:33 amOctober 26, 2023

Community, Funding, Mineral Resources, News

MinRes takes a leap

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has partnered with the Healthy Strides Foundation and Telethon to fund the purchase of a second Stride Zero G system. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 25, 2023, 7:41 amOctober 25, 2023

Funding, Government announcements, News, Recruitment

$155 million to boost Northern Territory’s skills

The newly introduced National Skills Agreement (NSA) will provide up to $155 million to the Northern Territory’s skills and training sector over a five-year period beginning from January 2024. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 24, 2023, 7:45 amOctober 24, 2023

Funding, Government announcements, Kathleen Valley project, Liontown Resources, Lithium, News, Recruitment

Federal Ministers support Kathleen Valley funding

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King and Federal Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell have welcomed Export Finance Australia’s (EFA) commitment to the Kathleen Valley lithium project. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 24, 2023, 7:45 amOctober 24, 2023

BHP, Community, Funding, News

BHP and Lifeline team up for mental health

BHP has donated $200,000 to Lifeline WA, a mental health service that provides 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 19, 2023, 2:38 pmOctober 20, 2023

Funding, Government announcements, Lithium, News, Nickel, Rare earths, Recruitment

$6 million to fund WA battery mineral exploration

The Western Australian Government has announced the successful applicants for round 28 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme’s (EIS) co-funded drilling program. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 19, 2023, 8:42 amOctober 19, 2023

ESG targets, Funding, Government announcements, News, Recruitment

$30 billion to boost Australian skills

The Federal Government has announced a new agreement with multiple states that aims to unlock billions of dollars to build Australia’s skills and prosperity. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 18, 2023, 7:36 amOctober 18, 2023

Funding, News, Nickel, Rare earths, Uranium

Millions for DevEx

DevEx Resources has received commitments of $10 million via a placement to investors. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodOctober 16, 2023, 7:39 amOctober 16, 2023

Copper, Funding, News, Rio Tinto, Sustainability, Technology

Rio invests in McEwen Copper

Nuton, Rio Tinto’s copper leaching technology venture, will invest a further $US10 million ($16 million) in McEwen Copper, a subsidiary of McEwen Mining, through a binding agreement. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 13, 2023, 8:07 amOctober 13, 2023

Critical minerals, Funding, Government announcements, News

Critical minerals boost for Tasmania

The Tasmanian Government has announced the latest round of mineral exploration grants are open as the state looks to expand its critical minerals footprint. Read More

Kelsie HarfordOctober 12, 2023, 7:16 amOctober 12, 2023

Funding, News, Rio Tinto, Technology

Rio supports Australia-Japan innovation

Rio Tinto has committed a second donation to the Australia-Japan Innovation Fund (AJIF). Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 11, 2023, 7:01 amOctober 11, 2023

Rio Tinto, has commended the Federal Government’s emissions-reduction policy for providing support to heavy industry.

Funding, Iron ore, News, Rio Tinto

Rio digs deep for Simandou

The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea has received a $US100 million boost from major miner Rio Tinto. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodOctober 9, 2023, 8:03 amOctober 9, 2023

Coal, Financial reports, Funding, News

Coronado amends market guidance

Metallurgical coal producer Coronado Global Resources has altered its market guidance for the financial year ending December 31 2023 (FY23). Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 5, 2023, 7:41 amOctober 5, 2023

Community, Contract award, Funding, Iron ore, Mineral Resources, News, Recruitment

MinRes supports Indigenous Onslow business

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has awarded a $24 million contract to Djeleanna, a local Indigenous-owned business, as part of the Onslow iron project. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 3, 2023, 6:48 amOctober 3, 2023

Funding, Glencore, News, Nickel

Glencore funding cools off for KNS

Major miner Glencore has announced that it will only provide funding for the operations of its joint-owned Koniambo Nickel SAS (KNS) business until 29 February 2024. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodOctober 2, 2023, 7:10 amOctober 2, 2023