Funding

Closure, Community, Funding, News, Rio Tinto, Weather event

Rio Tinto aids Tropical Cyclone Alfred recovery

Rio Tinto has donated $1 million to the Australian Red Cross, a non-profit community services charity, in a bid to help Queensland and New South Wales communities recover from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMarch 17, 2025, 10:10 amMarch 17, 2025

The 2025 edition of the ‘Critical Minerals in the NT’ guide has listed 13 minerals as having emerging geological potential.

Critical minerals, Funding, Government announcements, News

New critical minerals opportunities in the NT

The 2025 edition of the ‘Critical Minerals in the Northern Territory’ guide has listed 13 minerals as having emerging geological potential. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodMarch 12, 2025, 8:48 amMarch 12, 2025

BHP, Critical minerals, Discovery, Education, Funding, Mining services, News, Partnerships, Recruitment, Technology

New initiative encourages new thinking around exploration

Think & Act Differently, powered by BHP, and Unearthed have launched the Open House Orebody Knowledge Challenge, the latest global initiative designed to enhance decision-making associated with exploration. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMarch 11, 2025, 11:37 amMarch 11, 2025

Discovery, Funding, News, Partnerships, Uranium

Boss Energy eyes NT uranium exploration

Boss Energy can earn up to 80 per cent interest in the Liverpool uranium project in the Northern Territory under a new binding option and earn-in agreement with Eclipse Metals. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMarch 11, 2025, 8:28 amMarch 11, 2025

Funding, Iron ore, News, Project approval, Rio Tinto

Rio fronts $2.8bn to bring new iron ore mine online

Rio Tinto is set to invest $US1.8 billion ($2.8 billion) to develop the Brockman Syncline 1 (BS1) project in the west Pilbara region of Western Australia. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMarch 6, 2025, 4:21 pmMarch 7, 2025

Coal, Community, Funding, News, Yancoal

Yancoal grants Hunter Valley funding boost

Yancoal operation Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) has granted over $190,000 in community funding in a bid to make a positive difference in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodMarch 4, 2025, 8:47 amMarch 4, 2025

Community, Funding, Government announcements, News

Funds flow for Whyalla community

The Federal and South Australian Governments’ $2.4 billion support package for the Whyalla steelworks is going to plan, with funds now flowing to the Whyalla business community. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodMarch 4, 2025, 8:24 amMarch 4, 2025

BHP, Education, Funding, News, Partnerships

BHP announces 2025 John Monash scholar recipient

Rhona Hamilton, a biophotonics postgraduate student, has been awarded the BHP John Monash scholar for 2025. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMarch 3, 2025, 3:00 pmMarch 3, 2025

The Queensland Government is furthering its legislation to strengthen the coexistence framework for agriculture and resource industries.

Funding, Government announcements, News

Queensland goes global to attract investment

A Queensland Government delegation will travel to the US and Canada with an aim to attract investment opportunities for the state’s resources. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodFebruary 27, 2025, 8:17 amFebruary 27, 2025

Critical minerals, Funding, Government announcements, News

Drilling opportunities abound in the NT

The Northern Territory Government has officially opened its Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations (GDC) grant program. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodFebruary 26, 2025, 8:42 amFebruary 26, 2025

Funding, Lithium, News

Livium secures millions for LFP plant

Livium has secured a $30 million grant for its lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) demonstration plant. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodFebruary 21, 2025, 8:48 amFebruary 21, 2025

Community, Funding, Government announcements, Leadership changes, Mining services, News, Regulatory changes

Billions unlocked to support Whyalla steelworks

The Federal and South Australian Governments have announced a $2.4 billion industry support package for the Whyalla steelworks, designed to support local jobs and stimulate growth in the state’s steel sector. Read More

Olivia ThomsonFebruary 20, 2025, 8:51 amFebruary 20, 2025

Financial reports, Funding, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Rare earths

Iluka advancing ‘multi-decade’ rare earths and zircon deposits

Iluka Resources navigated a complex global market in 2024, balancing inflationary pressures and shifting demand while advancing its strategic projects. Read More

Dylan BrownFebruary 19, 2025, 10:12 amFebruary 19, 2025

Critical minerals, Discovery, Funding, Government announcements, Mining services, News

Tasmania bolstered by critical minerals

The Tasmanian Government has opened applications for the latest round of the Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI) in a bid to support the discovery of critical mining opportunities. Read More

Olivia ThomsonFebruary 17, 2025, 1:57 pmFebruary 17, 2025

Community, Diversity, Fortescue, Funding, News, Partnerships

Fortescue signs on to support First Nations businesses

Fortescue Metals has partnered with NAB to unlock access to capital for First Nations businesses in Western Australia, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable communities and economic empowerment. Read More

Dylan BrownFebruary 14, 2025, 8:40 amFebruary 14, 2025

Critical minerals, Funding, Lithium, News, Pilbara Minerals, Project approval

Calix, PLS join forces on key project restart

Calix and Pilbara Minerals (PLS) will work together on progressing their mid-stream demonstration plant following a $15 million backing by the Western Australian Government. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodFebruary 14, 2025, 8:36 amFebruary 14, 2025

Funding, Gold, News, Partnerships

A new owner for Goongarrie on the horizon

Cazaly Resources is set to become the new owner of the Goongarrie gold project in Western Australia as Brightstar looks to divest its non-core asset. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodFebruary 13, 2025, 8:48 amFebruary 13, 2025

Funding, News, Rio Tinto, Weather event

Rio Tinto digs deep for flood relief

Rio Tinto has donated $750,000 to support relief efforts across Queensland after the state was battered by almost two weeks of severe weather. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodFebruary 13, 2025, 8:35 amFebruary 13, 2025

Community, Funding, Gold, News, Partnerships

Fosterville makes a splash in Bendigo

Agnico Eagle’s Fosterville gold mine has partnered with Swimming Bendigo in a bid to strengthen competitive swimming in Victoria. Read More

Olivia ThomsonFebruary 11, 2025, 8:01 amFebruary 11, 2025

Funding, News, Zinc

Polymetals progresses Endeavor restart

Polymetals is celebrating the confirmation of a $35 million single-tranche placement as it works to restart the Endeavor silver-zinc mine in New South Wales. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodFebruary 10, 2025, 10:39 amFebruary 10, 2025