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Australia inks rare earths deal with United States
The Australian Government has delivered on its commitment for critical minerals development by signing a formal project agreement with the United States.
November 20, 2019 0 comment
Australian resources exports tipped to extend record breaking form
Australia’s resource export earnings are continuing to grow, with surging commodity earnings expected to offset global market volatility in the midterm.
September 30, 2019 0 comment
Preserving Australia’s sacred culture
Indigenous Australians are increasingly being offered a presence and integral roles at Australia’s most prominent mining operations.
September 5, 2019 0 comment
Government focuses on domestic gas supply to push prices down
The Australian Government plans to secure gas supplies for domestic use in an attempt to put downward pressure on prices and encourage new investment in gas supplies.
August 13, 2019 0 comment
Iron ore price rise builds excitement for Australian exports
The Australian Government’s outlook for commodities export earnings has attracted excited analysis as iron ore prices continue to ascend.
July 2, 2019 0 comment
Delivering on mining’s future potential
The launch of a new statement on how to harness Australia’s potential in the resources industry could mark an important shift for mining.
April 12, 2019 0 comment
Airborne survey reveals rich mineral deposits in Northern Australia
The Northern Territory and Queensland have shown potential for mineral deposits including gold, copper, nickel, lead, zinc and manganese.
March 20, 2019 0 comment
Australia could reap extra $9.4bn from critical minerals
The Australian Government reiterates its commitment to ensuring Australia reaches its potential as a global supplier of critical minerals following the release of a report from Geoscience Australia.
March 12, 2019 0 comment
Rio Tinto commissions $2.6bn Amrun bauxite mine
The major miner has completed commissioning of the Amrun mine in Far North Queensland ahead of schedule and as global supply of the higher-grade bauxite produced at the site becomes scarcer.
March 8, 2019 0 comment
Scott Morrison and Matt Canavan criticise anti-mining advocates
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has decried anti-mining advocates in a speech to the Minerals Council in Canberra as the coalition government revealed new plans for mining.
February 15, 2019 0 comment
Australia set to move on lithium battery opportunity
The Australian Government looks ready to play a part in helping the country capitalise on its potential as a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries.
December 13, 2018 0 comment
Adani’s new plan for Carmichael pleases some, surprises others
Adani Group’s move to self-fund development of the Carmichael mine and rail in Queensland is set to deliver on the company’s promise to create jobs and business opportunities in the state.
November 30, 2018 0 comment
Adani confirms future amidst Asian coal demand strength
Adani Mining has reasserted the prospects of its Carmichael project in regional Queensland as the International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that coal has made a recent comeback.
November 15, 2018 0 comment
Australian lithium opportunity worth ‘hundreds of billions’
Australia needs to make key decisions about the future of its lithium sector in the coming months to capitalise on the huge economic potential, according to chief economist Mark Cully.
October 2, 2018 0 comment
New Century Resources officially reopens Century zinc mine
New Century Resources has officially reopened its Century mine, where guests were treated to a close-up viewing of Australia’s largest ever hydraulic mining operation.
September 17, 2018 0 comment
MCA, Nationals flag coal’s importance in response to ACCC energy report
Groups, including the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) and the National Party of Australia, have cited coal-fired power reforms as key to Australia’s issues with rising energy costs in response to a report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
July 12, 2018 0 comment
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.
April 27, 2018 0 comment
Australian Government announces $50m in funding for mining research
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan and Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation Zed Seselja have announced $50 million in government funding for mining and resources sector research in order to create new opportunities and manage future industry challenges. The funding will be allocated to the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) program, one … Continue reading Australian Government announces $50m in funding for mining research
April 3, 2018 0 comment
Canavan launches initiative to boost mining jobs, opportunities
The Australian Government has unveiled a new taskforce aimed at helping ensure the longevity of the local mining industry, with focus on developing more jobs and global opportunities.
March 28, 2018 0 comment
Explorers secure $100m incentive to revive activity
The $100 million Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI) proposed last year by the Australian Government has passed through the Senate in welcome news for the country’s explorers.
March 20, 2018 0 comment