Australian government

Renascor Resources has received Major Project Status for its $209 million Siviour graphite project in SA, advancing its efforts to become a major supplier.

New data from the federal Exploring for the Future initiative could benefit the mining of copper, gold, lead and zinc in southern Australia.

TasRail is finalising negotiations with Tasmanian company COVA Haywards to design and construct its new bulk minerals shiploader at the Burnie Port to boost productivity in the state’s mining industry.

The Australian Government is supporting the resources and critical minerals sector with almost $50 million in funding for projects to help grow businesses and create new jobs.

The Australian Government has created an $800 million Manufacturing Collaboration Stream to encourage collaboration between businesses and researchers in industries like resources technology and critical minerals processing.

The mining industry has been a major driver in the growth of apprentice and trainee numbers in Australia, with the sector on track to put thousands more into work over the coming years.

The Australian Government has given major project status to FYI Resources’ High-Purity Alumina project, which includes the Cadoux kaolin project in Western Australia.

The Australian Government has awarded $39 million over 10 years to the Heavy Industry Low-carbon transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC).

Reward Minerals has been granted major project status by the Australian Government for the $450 million Lake Disappointment brine and sulphate of potash project in northern Western Australia.

The Australian Government has released its Global Resources Statement, which promotes the country as a reliable, responsible and ready supplier of mineral resources and energy to the rest of the world.

The Australian Government’s 2021-22 Budget has recognised the sector’s contribution to taxes and exports, with a future full of incentives and investment.

The Australian Government has unveiled a $20 million Global Resources Strategy to expand the reach and reputation of the country’s resources industry.

The Australian Government has extended the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI) by four years with an additional $100 million in funding.

Strategic Energy Resources (SER) has acquired three exploration licences from Newcrest Mining at the Isa North copper-gold project in northwest Queensland.

The Australian Government has now opened applications for its Future of Work Partnership with BHP to encourage mining skills development in regional areas.

The federal government has announced a 12-month extension to the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program, promising a 50 per cent wage subsidy for businesses who employ or recommence apprentices by September 30 2021.

The Australian Government has reinforced the role it expects the critical minerals sector to play in the country’s future in its third road map for the national manufacturing priority list.

The Australian Government has developed a strategy to give Australian workers the skills they need to meet future demand for jobs in the resources sector.

The Australian Government’s 2020-21 Budget is a win for the mining industry as it prioritises training and education, and research and development in manufacturing and supporting industries.

The Australian Government has invested $50 million in a carbon capture use and storage (CCUS) fund, a decision that is welcomed by Glencore.