Blueprint Institute has released a report encouraging government support for coal-mining regions at risk of being left out in the cold.
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Job listings lengthen for embattled mining industry
Mining job listings online have risen in contrast to the rest of Australia’s decline, as several states continue to battle a skills shortage.
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Earthquake halts operations at Victorian gold mine
White Rock Minerals has had to suspend underground operations at its Woods Point gold project after a magnitude six earthquake struck near Mansfield in Victoria.
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ICMM paving the way for improved water reporting
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is committed to improving the quality and consistency of corporate water reporting in the mining industry.
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Incentives discussed for large energy consumers
The Federal Government has welcomed comment on its new Safeguard Crediting Mechanism which seeks to benefit large carbon emitters by reducing energy costs.
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Resources industry digs up export record
Australia’s resources industry has shipped $299.6 billion in export revenue during the 2020-21 financial year, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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There’s more to mining at Anglo’s Dawson operation
Anglo American has taken part in a new campaign at its Dawson coal mine in Queensland, advocating for land rehabilitation and responsible mining.
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EU emissions tax threatens Australian exports
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism has sparked concern over Australia’s exports and carbon emission regulation.
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Mining creates thousands of apprenticeship opportunities
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.
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Alice Springs touched by Tanami COVID cluster
Alice Springs is in the midst of a 72-hour lockdown until July 3 after a positive mine worker from the Tanami gold mine COVID cluster passed through the town’s airport.
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Unearthing South East Asian opportunities
South East Asian mining projects are an appealing investment to some ASX-listed companies that are looking to uncover low-cost developments in underexplored regions.
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AU-UK deal shows good signs for METS
An historic free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia and the United Kingdom will strengthen the UK's investment in Australian commodities, while providing easier access for mining businesses to import and export equipment and services.
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Australian thermal coal best-in-class
The quality of Australia's thermal coal has significant advantages over other countries, including fewer carbon emissions, according to a Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) report.
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Tesla targets $1bn investment in Australian EV minerals
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has declared the company plans to spend more than $1 billion on Australia’s minerals supply to cater for growing electric vehicle (EV) demand.
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Mining and METS deliver $241.9bn to Australian economy
Australia’s mining companies and mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector have contributed 12.4 per cent of the Australian economy's value, according to a report from Deloitte Access Economics.
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Victorian Budget injects $35.7m into resources sector
The Victorian Government has provided $35.7 million in funding for the state’s resources sector to ramp up exploration approvals and attract further investment to the state, as part of its 2021/22 Budget.
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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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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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Australia urged to expand mining export markets
Australia’s mining industry is being encouraged to diversify its export markets beyond key commodities such as iron ore and gold.
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Critical minerals hit the road map in Australia’s future
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.
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