Australia’s critical minerals list poised for expansion
The Federal Government has begun consultation with industry experts and stakeholders to inform an update of Australia’s critical minerals list.
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NSW Government may consider coal cap extension
As the end of the Federal Government’s price cap on coal draws nearer, the energy market is showing no signs of calming. The NSW Government is considering all options in response.
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Australia: A clean-energy superpower?
It has long been a trusted mining partner of countries across the world, but there is urgency for Australia to expand its downstream options as the world decarbonises.
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Cadia takes action following air quality infringement
Newcrest’s Cadia Valley Operations has reported taking action after it was ordered to comply with a number of environmental regulations relating to air quality by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
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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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BHP donates $2 million to Voice campaign
BHP has released its sixth Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and backed the Voice to Parliament campaign with $2 million in funding.
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Industry reflects on anniversary of ‘Enough is Enough’
The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA) reflects on the progress it has made in addressing sexual misconduct and harassment in the mining industry, as well as the journey still ahead.
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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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Alcoa sets up no mine zone around WA town
Alcoa has announced that it will establish an 8,344-hectare (ha) mining avoidance area around the town of Dwellingup in WA, in an effort to minimise impacts on locals.
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MCA wants service contractors excluded from ‘same job, same pay’ bill
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has joined Australian business executives in asking for the Federal Government’s ‘same job, same pay’ legislation to exclude service contractors.
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Queensland Budget built on the back of coal
The Queensland Government’s controversial coal royalty system has contributed to an enormous $12.3 billion in revenue and a record surplus, giving the State’s budget the vitality it needs to tackle a range of cost of living issues.
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Federal Government open to altering ‘same job, same pay’ bill
QRC repeats concern over coal royalty taxes
A day after the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) released a new campaign in opposition to the State’s controversial coal royalty system, it has now reiterated concern over the State Government’s decision to impose the world’s highest coal royalty taxes.
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Queensland coal royalties costing the industry: QRC
The Queensland Resources Council has released a new campaign in opposition to the State’s controversial coal royalty system.
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Miners divided over safeguard mechanism future
The mining industry is reacting to the impending safeguard mechanism legislation, which will enforce average emissions limits on large scale industrial activities.
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AngloGold exits ASX
Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has voluntarily delisted from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), citing low trading frequency and low volumes of securities traded.
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Government approves first coal mine since election
Federal environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has indicated that she plans to approve the Isaac River coal mine in Bowen Basin, Queensland, marking the first coal project approval during the Labor Government’s reign.
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Is Queensland losing its allure for investors?
A new survey confirms Queensland is losing attractiveness for investors, Queensland Resources Council says.
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South32’s Hermosa project fast-tracked
Perth-based miner South32’s Hermosa project has received approval from the United States Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council.
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WA Government reveal approval process framework
The Western Australian Government has unveiled a discussion paper which aims to simplify the approval processes for the state’s mining sector.
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