The 2022–23 Federal Budget has backed the resources sector, with a focus on upskilling and diversifying Australia’s exports.
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BHP, Fortescue sustainable mining success stories: Frydenberg
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has urged mining stakeholders to continue supporting the sector as it focusses on becoming a more sustainable industry.
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Refreshed regulation cuts relocation red tape
An amendment to the Mutual Recognition Act has been passed by the Senate, allowing for the automatic registration of occupations across Australian state borders.
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Mining sector welcomes new leadership in government
The mining sector has responded to the recent change in Australia's leadership, which sees Scott Morrison's appointment as Prime Minister.
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Tasmanian iron ore mine approved, hundreds of jobs to come
Forward Mining has received approval to develop the Rogetta iron ore mine in north-western Tasmania.
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NT’s Beetaloo Sub-basin to be assessed for gas potential
The Beetaloo Sub-basin in the Northern Territory has been selected as the third and final region to be assessed by the Geological and Bioregional Assessment Program, a decision made following the move to lift the territory’s moratorium on hydraulic fracturing.
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Australian Government secures $39m payout for coal carrier reef incident
The Australian Government has reached a $39.3 million dollar out of court settlement with the Chinese company responsible for the grounding of the Shen Neng 1 coal carrier off North Queensland.
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COAG Energy Council sets reforms for energy sector
The COAG Energy Council is implementing new reforms and a major program to further lower emissions and maintain an affordable energy system.
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Matt Canavan appointed as new resources minister
Matt Canavan has been appointed the new mines minister, as well as Northern Australia.
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Resources minister dismisses FIFO tax changes
Federal resources minister Josh Frydenberg said the Turnbull government has no plans to alter FIFO worker tax arrangements.
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Time to Reform Australia’s Gas Market [opinion]
The Australian gas market is undergoing significant structural change. Remarkably, just a decade ago low levels of production and exploration saw plans advanced to import gas from Papua New Guinea. Wind
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Productivity increases reinforce positive outlook [opinion]
The release of the Resources and Energy Quarterly by the Chief Economist of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science for the March quarter has again highlighted the positive outlook
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Gorgon LNG facility just the beginning of a golden age in gas [opinion]
Federal resources minister Josh Frydenberg attended Gorgon LNG as the facility prepared for its first shipment.
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The resilience of Australia’s energy and resources sectors in challenging times [opinion]
Federal resources and energy minister Josh Frydenberg address to the National Press Club on Australia's mining industry.
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Australia signs energy MoU with Colombia
Australia has signed an MoU on Bilateral Co-operation with Colombia, tying together the two nations energy sectors.
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We can deal with reduced resources exports [opinion]
Australia's minister for Resources and Energy, Josh Frydenberg, gives his view of the current economic climate for mining and oil and gas.
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New radioactive disposal sites announced
The push for a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility has gone a step further, with six possible sites identified by the Federal Government.
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New mining minster positive on industry
The newly appointed Federal mining minster Josh Frydenberg stepped in the new role with positivity for the future.
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Frydenberg appointed as new mining minister
Following the appointment of a new Prime Minister, Australia is also welcoming a new Federal Resources Minister.
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