Government announcements

The Federal Government has committed a further $105 million to support Nyrstar’s Port Pirie and Hobart smelters, backing feasibility work...

The Western Australian Government has completed a major overhaul of its digital environmental approvals system for the resources sector, with...

India's push to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre sectors could create new opportunities for Australian uranium producers,...

The Queensland Government has committed a record $3.2 billion to CopperString ahead of the 2026-27 State Budget, backing the transmission...

Mining industry bodies have welcomed the review of Western Australia’s native title and cultural heritage processes, backing recommendations aimed at...

The Queensland Government has approved the extension of Stanwell’s Meandu thermal coal mine by 21 years, unlocking the potential of...

South Australia's mining sector is set to receive a boost under the 2026–27 State Budget, with the South Australian Government...

Queensland's resources sector has welcomed new legislation aimed at accelerating the delivery of critical minerals projects, saying the reforms could help...

Western Australia’s resources sector recorded a decade-high investment in 2025, with iron ore export volumes reaching an all-time high and...

Australia has joined the United States, Japan and India in a new Quad Critical Minerals Initiative designed to strengthen diversified...

With federal backing and international customer support, the Nolans rare earths project positions Australia more prominently in the rapidly intensifying...

The Northern Territory Government has granted Primary Gold a conditional deemed mining licence for the Mount Bundy gold project, paving...

“The time to seize this opportunity is now.”   That’s the message from South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas after South Australia recorded a record...

A transformation study is underway in north west Queensland in an effort to unlock greater opportunities for the region’s copper...

Australia’s mining and exploration industry has continued to welcome the Australian Government’s 2026–27 Federal Budget, with the sector pointing to stronger fuel security, streamlined project...

The Northern Territory Government has introduced legislation to modernise the Territory’s mineral titles framework, with reforms aimed at reducing red...

Australia’s mining industry has welcomed the 2026–27 Federal Budget, with the sector pointing to major investments in critical minerals, fuel security...

Iron ore generated $122 billion in sales with the near-record output of 864 million tonnes for Western Australia, alongside minerals...

The Federal Government will invest a further $387.4 million over four years in the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation...

South Australia’s proposed mining reforms could give explorers more time to progress projects, with the introduction of a “special circumstance...