Regulatory changes

BHP, Coal, Government announcements, News, Regulatory changes

BHP aligns wages following ‘Same job, same pay’ ruling

BHP is set to align wages for more than 2200 of its central Queensland labour hire workers after a Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision under the Federal Government’s ‘Same job, same pay’ legislation. Read More

Dylan BrownJuly 8, 2025, 10:47 amJuly 8, 2025

Closure, Coal, Dartbrook mine, News, Regulatory changes

Dartbrook enters voluntary administration

The Dartbrook coal mine in New South Wales has been placed into voluntary administration and receivership after making its return to operations in late 2024. Read More

Olivia ThomsonJuly 8, 2025, 7:30 amJuly 8, 2025

Government announcements, Leadership changes, Mining services, News, Recruitment, Regulatory changes

WA unveils mining department reforms

The Western Australian Government has officially formed the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) to develop the resources sector sustainably and responsibly. Read More

Olivia ThomsonJuly 2, 2025, 4:58 pmJuly 2, 2025

Government announcements, News, Regulatory changes

WA Government delivers mining reforms

The Western Australian Government has delivered a major boost to the state’s resources sector, with the progression of the Mining Amendment Bill 2025. Read More

Dylan BrownJune 27, 2025, 9:08 amJune 27, 2025

US rejects Australian bid for aluminium tariff exemption

Alumina, Government announcements, Mining insights, News, Regulatory changes

US steel and aluminium tariff to increase

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to increase the tariff on steel and aluminium imports from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, which will take effect on June 4. Read More

Olivia ThomsonJune 2, 2025, 9:07 amJune 2, 2025

Critical minerals, Government announcements, Leadership changes, News, Rare earths, Recruitment, Regulatory changes, Sustainability

Federal Government unveils new Cabinet

Newly re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled his new Cabinet, with peak mining industry bodies welcoming the appointments. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 13, 2025, 9:08 amMay 13, 2025

Community, Critical minerals, Government announcements, News, Regulatory changes

South Australia’s mining legislation open for consultation

The South Australian Department for Energy and Mining is seeking feedback on a range of ways it can improve its Mining Act 1971. Read More

Dylan BrownMay 5, 2025, 9:07 amMay 5, 2025

Critical minerals, Funding, Government announcements, Leadership changes, News, Rare earths, Regulatory changes

What are the Federal Government’s plans for mining?

Anthony Albanese has been re-elected as Australia’s Prime Minister, with peak mining industry bodies welcoming the news. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMay 5, 2025, 8:31 amMay 5, 2025

Financial reports, Lynas Rare Earths, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Rare earths, Regulatory changes

A boost in NdPr production for Lynas

Lynas Rare Earths delivered an increase in neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) production during the March 2025 quarter amid the recent restriction of rare earth product exports by China. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 28, 2025, 10:29 amApril 28, 2025

Alcoa, Alumina, Financial reports, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Regulatory changes

How Alcoa is navigating the US aluminium tariff

Alcoa has maintained its 2025 production guidance for the March 2025 quarter amid navigating the recently introduced 25 per cent tariff on aluminium and steel imports into the US. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 23, 2025, 8:51 amApril 23, 2025

Critical minerals, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Rare earths, Regulatory changes

Iluka progresses key projects while navigating US tariffs

Iluka Resources delivered an increase in zircon-in-concentrate (ZIC) during the March 2025 quarter, among other operational highlights. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 17, 2025, 9:02 amApril 17, 2025

Government announcements, Mining insights, Mining services, News, Project approval, Regulatory changes

Queensland committed to streamlining mining approvals

The newly formed Queensland Resources Cabinet Committee has met with key stakeholders to discuss ways to increase efficiency across the state’s resources sector. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 15, 2025, 2:11 pmApril 16, 2025

Financial reports, News, Regulatory changes, Share price

Creating a ‘generational’ gold-copper mining complex

Greatland Gold is set to expand its investor reach and capital markets with its move to cross-list on the ASX. Read More

Eliza FreemanApril 14, 2025, 11:29 amApril 14, 2025

The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) will undergo a change into two separate agencies.

Government announcements, News, Regulatory changes

WA unveils resources department changes

The Western Australian Government has announced plans to divide the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) into two separate agencies. Read More

Olivia ThomsonApril 1, 2025, 8:31 amApril 1, 2025

Closure, Government announcements, Mining services, News, Regulatory changes

Industry supports Queensland mining lease review change

Peak industry bodies have welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to withdraw the mining lease objections review in favour of moving it under the Resources Cabinet Committee’s responsibilities. Read More

Olivia ThomsonMarch 12, 2025, 2:20 pmMarch 13, 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

Critical minerals, Funding, Government announcements, Hydrogen, News, Regulatory changes

Unlocking a Future Made in Australia

An inquiry by the Senate Economics Legislation Committee has recommended the Federal Government’s Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive be passed in Parliament. Read More

Olivia ThomsonFebruary 4, 2025, 9:22 amFebruary 4, 2025

Critical minerals, ESG, ESG targets, Funding, Government announcements, News, Regulatory changes, Sustainability

‘Future Made in Australia’ Bill greenlit by Senate

The Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia Bill 2024 has been passed in the Senate, positioning Australia to become a global decarbonisation leader. Read More

Olivia ThomsonDecember 2, 2024, 7:30 amFebruary 14, 2025

Alcoa, Critical minerals, ESG, Government announcements, News, Regulatory changes, Sustainability, Technology

Miners welcome IRA component amendments

Alcoa and Sibanye-Stillwater have welcomed the final regulations of the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit, introduced as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (2022) (IRA).
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Olivia ThomsonOctober 28, 2024, 9:30 amOctober 28, 2024

Mining insights, News, Partnerships, Regulatory changes, Sustainability, Technology

Australia ‘a very important partner for us’: Bernhard Kluttig

Bernhard Kluttig, director-general for industrial policy at Germany’s Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, is coming to IMARC 2024 and will speak on the development of closer economic ties with Australia and rising demand in Europe for the country’s critical minerals and energy. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 15, 2024, 3:50 pmOctober 15, 2024