The Federal Government has added two more minerals to the critical minerals list as part of its 2022 Critical Minerals Strategy.
High purity alumina (HPA) and silicon were added to a list of 26 critical
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MPS approval for Kalgoorlie Nickel Project
Ardea Resources has received Major Project Status (MPS) for its $1.165 billion Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) which incorporates a new mine and processing plant in Western Australia.
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Australia to work with Korea on critical minerals
Australia and the Republic of Korea have created an agreement on critical minerals that will strengthen cooperation in resources and energy.
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Exploration research takes ‘bottom-up’ approach
Geoscience Australia has released an electrical conductivity model for northern Australia, enabling a deeper understanding of mineral compositions hundreds of kilometres below the surface.
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Pitt welcomed back to Federal Cabinet
Nationals MP Keith Pitt has been appointed to Cabinet as the Minister for Resources and Water, bringing a focus on regional and rural communities at a Federal level.
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Glencore autonomous longwall online at Oaky Creek
Glencore's autonomous longwall is operational at its Oaky Creek underground coal mine following initial trials of the technology.
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Future of critical minerals gets $2 billion boost
The Australian Government will establish a $2 billion loan facility to assist the development of the nation's commercial critical minerals projects.
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Mining has helped Australia weather the COVID-19 storm
Federal Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt explores the strength of Australia's mining and resources sector despite COVID-19.
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New research paving the way for post-mining land transformations
The Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) has released its research priorities for the next three years, outlining renewed pathways and studies to improve post-mining transitions.
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Exploration incentives set to open for juniors
Australian Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt has announced that junior mineral explorers can apply to access substantial exploration incentives from mid-July under the $100 million Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI).
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High-grade kaolin a priority for Australia
The Australian Government has given major project status to FYI Resources' High-Purity Alumina project, which includes the Cadoux kaolin project in Western Australia.
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Australia in box seat for rare earths
Australia has well positioned to benefit from the rise of critical minerals, according to the federal government’s Outlook for Selected Critical Minerals Australia 2021 report.
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Bravus loses water scheme at Carmichael coal mine
Bravus Mining & Resources' North Galilee water scheme at the Carmichael coal mine in Queensland has been thrown out by the Federal Court, after the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) appealed its viability.
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BHP launch of South Flank creates world’s largest iron ore hub
BHP has delivered first ore at the South Flank iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia after $4.65 billion and 9000 jobs made it possible.
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Pitt praises iron ore resilience
Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has credited Australia’s iron ore industry for its economic support in Australia.
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Mining industry pays record tax contribution to Australia
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has estimated that tax payments and royalties from the minerals sector reached $39.3 billion in 2019-20.
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Australian Government to rehabilitate historic uranium mine
The Australian Government’s 2021-22 Budget has allocated $3.5 million to rehabilitate the old Rum Jungle copper and uranium mine in the Northern Territory.
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Iluka steps up rare earths diversification plans
Iluka Resources has been endorsed by the Australian Government to commence a feasibility study into a rare earths refinery at the Eneabba operation in Western Australia.
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Australian Government commits $20m to resources strategy
The Australian Government has unveiled a $20 million Global Resources Strategy to expand the reach and reputation of the country’s resources industry.
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Focus on critical minerals in northern Australia to increase
The Australian Government has announced a $190 million investment plan for northern Australia to grow business opportunities in the region, including critical minerals development.
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