Australia’s mining industry has recorded a further reduction in its gender pay gap, with new data showing continued progress as more women enter the sector and move into leadership and operational roles.
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Queensland mine rehabilitation scholarships open for 2026
Emerging researchers are being encouraged to help shape the future of mine rehabilitation in Queensland, with applications now open for the 2026 ReGen Queensland Scholarships.
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Pilbara innovation push unlocks jobs and investment
The Pilbara region is set to get a funding boost that will help support the growth of local businesses, create skilled jobs and strengthen regional supply chains.
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BHP unites partners for impact
More than 40 community organisations from across the Pilbara and Perth gathered together last week for BHP’s inaugural ‘Impact Together Community Partner Workshop’ in Western Australia.
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Hunter’s $9.4 billion spend breaks state record
New South Wales’ Hunter Valley continues to deliver, with $9.4 billion in direct mining spending injected into the region’s economy during the last financial year.
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MMG celebrates Rosebery’s 90-year operations milestone
Tasmania’s Rosebery mine is celebrating 90 years of continuous operation this year, marking a major milestone for MMG as one of Australia’s longest-running mines.
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South32 surges with Aussie metals growth
Strong commodity prices and disciplined operations have propelled South32 to a solid first-half financial year 2025-26 (FY26) result, highlighting growth at Cannington and other key Australian assets.
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Astron seals agreement with Traditional Owners for Donald project
Astron Limited’s Donald project joint venture has executed a Journey and Understanding Agreement with the Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC.
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Queensland awards celebrate women in mining
An engineering superintendent, a diesel fitter, a dragline operator, and a chief operating officer are among the 18 finalists for the 2026 Resources Awards for Women (RAW).
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Minerals Council urges migration overhaul to address mining skills ‘crunch’
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) is calling for major reforms to Australia’s skilled migration system, saying workforce shortages could curb the industry’s ability to meet rising global demand.
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CoRE gives students a real-world take on ‘mine craft’
Kids may be familiar with mining through games like Minecraft, but education foundation CoRE is giving students the chance to level up with real-world mining skills.
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Glencore’s First Nations pathway program underway
Glencore Coal has continued to show its commitment to strengthening opportunities for First Nations people in its communities with the opening of applications for its 2026 First Nations Pathways Program (FNPP).
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New rehabilitation authority clears path for Ranger handback
Rehabilitation works at the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory will continue after Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King issued a new rehabilitation authority to Energy Resources Australia (ERA).
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Heritage survey opens path to North Stanmore expansion
The successful heritage survey clearance of a previously registered site has given Victory Metals the opportunity to further explore significant mineralisation at its flagship North Stanmore project.
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BHP continues to foster First Nations leaders
BHP has reaffirmed its commitment to developing Australia’s next generation of First Nations leaders by renewing a successful program run in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
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Liontown celebrates first Tjiwarl apprentice
Liontown Resources has marked a milestone at its Kathleen Valley lithium operation, with Vaughan Harris becoming the first Tjiwarl community member to complete an apprenticeship with the company.
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BHP backs regional workforce futures
BHP’s Future of Work Program is expanding career pathways in regional Australia, delivering more than 1400 training opportunities beyond the mining sector.
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Scholarship builds Whitsundays mining talent
Whitsundays school leavers can now access $25,000 in support to study science and environmental fields at James Cook University (JCU) through a new North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) scholarship.
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Mining drives Indigenous business growth
Supply Nation’s latest State of the Indigenous Business report reveals that total procurement spend with Indigenous-owned businesses reached $5.83 billion, with the mining sector leading the way.
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Rio Tinto rolls out Pilbara-made iron ore rail car
Rio Tinto’s first Pilbara-made iron ore rail car has rolled off the production line in Karratha as part of a $150 million partnership with Gemco Rail.
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