Have your say on the NT’s mining reform
Feedback is now open on draft legislation that aims to reform the Northern Territory’s environmental management of mining activities and provide greater certainty for industry.
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Victoria passes mineral resources reforms
The Victorian Government has passed the Minerals Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Bill to help the state transition to renewables while still protecting the environment.
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Geoscience to unlock WA’s mineral potential
The Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) is collaborating with the MinEx Cooperative Research Centre as part of an ongoing pre-competitive geoscience program.
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BP33 contract awarded to NAC
Core Lithium has awarded the $45 million BP33 early works package to Northern Australia Civil (NAC), a civil construction company local to the Northern Territory.
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Coal-fired power station closure delayed
The Muja C Power Station’s Unit 6 closure has been delayed by six months to April 2025 from its previous date of October 2024.
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Copper joins critical minerals list
The South Australian Government has declared that copper will join its list of critical minerals.
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Regional infrastructure speeds up resources sector
The South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME) has welcomed the State Government’s $1 billion spend on regional infrastructure.
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CME welcomes WA hub in Canberra
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has welcomed the WA Government’s plans to build a new hub in Canberra that will focus on the needs of WA.
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Geoscience data delivers billions to Australia
A new report from Deloitte Access Economics has found that precompetitive geoscience data and analysis supported $76 billion of added value in the Australian economy and around 80,000 full time equivalent jobs in 2021–22.
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SACOME looks to the future
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has commissioned new reporting to plan labour requirements for the SA resources sector.
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Mining Rehabilitation Fund goes under the microscope
Western Australia’s Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) will be reviewed by Marsden Jacob Associates to ensure it meets it objectives and has sufficient financial reserves available.
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The future of coal-producing regions in NSW
The New South Wales Government will establish future jobs and investment authorities in its coal-producing regions.
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Why did WA reverse the Aboriginal Heritage Act decision?
On August 8, the Western Australian Government announced that it would be restoring the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. But what is behind that decision?
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WA Government invests in mineral exploration
The Western Australian Government has announced that applications for round 28 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) co-funded drilling program and series 6 of the Energy Analysis Program (EAP) are open.
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Mining set to start at Faraday
The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has conditionally approved the commencement of mining operations at Widgie Nickel’s Faraday deposit.
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Coal conversation heats up in NSW
With the end of the coal cap in sight, Glencore has become the latest stakeholder to engage with the NSW Government, as the State considers ways to manage runaway electricity prices.
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Newmont takeover of Newcrest receives PNG approval
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has granted clearance for Newmont to proceed with its acquisition of Newcrest.
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Lynas and US DoD strengthen partnership
Lynas Rare Earths’ United States subsidiary has signed a follow-on contract with the US Department of Defence (DoD).
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Major miners meet to further decarbonisation
Members of the Pilbara Industry Roundtable (PIR) have met to discuss common use electricity infrastructure in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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WA Government introduces new anti-harassment programs
The Western Australian (WA) Government has launched two programs in order to create safer workplaces and to drive cultural change within the State’s resources sector.
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