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Queensland to showcase critical minerals sector to international investors

Queensland Resources Minister Scott Stewart is set to lead a delegation of international investors and resources leaders on a tour that will showcase the state’s potential multi-billion dollar critical minerals sector. 

BHP Billiton achieves record WA iron ore production  

BHP Billiton announced that it has achieved a record iron ore production from its Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) mines during the second half...

Australian mining ministers affirm support for critical minerals sector

Resources and mining ministers from the federal, state and territory governments in Australia have expressed their support for the nation’s critical minerals sector and reaffirmed a commitment to attracting foreign investment for resources projects.  

130 jobs affected with impending closure of Glencore mine

Glencore Xstrata will be closing down its Ravensworth underground operation in NSW September, blaming  "increasingly difficult" economic conditions for its decision. A spokesman for the company said “Continued...

QRC welcomes $5bn infrastructure initiative for Northern Australia in 2015 Budget

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) – the not-for-profit peak industry association representing the commercial developers of Queensland’s minerals and energy resources – has welcomed the...

Australia doubles down on manufacturing with critical minerals rise

Australia’s manufacturing and resource capabilities have been bolstered by the latest Australian Government stocktake of mineral resources, which points to strong growth in exploration, production and economic potential for critical minerals essential to advanced manufacturing and clean energy technologies.

Waterton Global Mining Company announces significant permitting milestone for the Hollister Mine

Waterton Global Mining Company, LLC (Waterton Mining), a wholly-owned portfolio company of Waterton Precious Metals Fund II Cayman, LP, yesterday announced that the final...

Altona signs offtake contract with Glencore

Australian copper producer Altona Mining has signed an offtake agreement with Glencore International for the sale of copper-gold concentrates to be produced from its...

Orica’s FRAGTrack™ wins manufacturing awards

Media Release Orica's digital fragmentation measurement technology, FRAGTrack™ has been announced as the winner of the 2019 Hunter Manufacturing Award (HMA) in two respective categories...

Bradken to cut 500 jobs

Bradken is set to slash 10% of its workforce to 4,700 in the next couple of years to reduce operational costs and improve medium to...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.