Australia’s resource export earnings forecast to ease amid global uncertainty
Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are forecast to soften over the next two years despite rising export volumes, according to the federal government’s newly released September 2025 Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ).Â
Gold surge offsets easing export revenues in latest government forecast
Australia’s gold sector is helping to cushion the impact of lower revenues from resources and energy exports, according to the federal government’s latest quarterly report.
Conference showcases future of sustainable mining, manufacturing in Wollongong
The future of manufacturing took centre stage yesterday, 30 September, with the opening of the International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Materials for Sustainable Mining Equipment and Technologies (AMMET 2025) in Wollongong, the University of Wollongong announced.
ARENA backs $9M charging tech trial to cut mining emissions
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded a $9 million grant to BluVein to trial a first-of-its-kind dynamic charging technology aimed at reducing emissions in Australia’s mining sector.
Manufacturing boost as Australian gov’t backs $50M lithium investment
The Australian Government, through the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF), has committed $50 million to support the ramp-up and underground transition of Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia.
Lynas and JS Link join forces to boost magnet manufacturing in Malaysia
Lynas Rare Earths has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korean permanent magnet manufacturer JS Link to explore the development of a rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Malaysia.
Resources outlook: Export earnings to fall, but gold, exploration activity rise
Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are expected to decline over the next two years, according to the Australian Government’s latest Resources and Energy Quarterly, released by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
CSIRO and HILT CRC launch $10M network to drive Australia’s green metals industry
Australia's efforts to lead the global push for green metals production have advanced with the launch of the Green Metals Innovation Network (GMIN), a $10 million initiative jointly led by CSIRO and the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC).
Federal gov’t injects $19.8M into green steelmaking pathway
The Federal Government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has committed $19.8 million to support the development of lower-emissions metal production in Western Australia.
Australian gov’t invests $50M to boost manganese supply in Pilbara
The Australian Government is backing the expansion of a key critical minerals project in Western Australia, with the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) committing up to $50 million to support the growth of the Butcherbird manganese operation.
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