AWU to propose critical minerals export tax to foster onshore manufacturing
The Australian Workers’ Union is pushing a resolution that would establish a tax on unprocessed exports of critical minerals at the upcoming ALP National Conference.
Queensland’s QBirt secures 70m bulk earthworks contract from Rio Tinto
Queensland-based civil engineering firm QBirt has secured a bulk earthworks contract for Rio Tinto’s $2.6 billion Amrun Bauxite project on Cape York.
According to the...
Australia’s resources and energy exports to soar in 2019-20, according to report
A new report produced by the Office of the Chief Economist within the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, predicts that Australia’s resource and...
Critical minerals giant Tivan announces move to Darwin
More jobs in the critical minerals sector are expected to open in the Northern Territory with industry-leading company Tivan set to move to its new headquarters in Darwin.
New mine development to create hundreds of jobs in WA
The BHP Board has approved US$2.9 billion in capital expenditure for the South Flank project in Central Pilbara, WA.
The project, which expands the existing...
BP, Chevron to invest in new exploration activities in SA
BP and Chevron have unveiled plans to invest a total of $116.5 million in oil and gas exploration activities in South Australia following their...
US mining equipment manufacturer Weir Minerals relocates divisional headquarters to Australia
While some companies continue to struggle with the current condition of the manufacturing sector, a US company sheds light in the industry by relocating...
Commercial offshore exploration and mining “off-limits” in NSW
Under a landmark policy proposed by the NSW Government, commercial offshore exploration and mining will be prohibited in NSW.
According to Deputy Premier and Minister...
Element 25 sets eyes on EV cathode market with Butcherbird stage 1 commissioning
As E25 delivers first stage development of its Butcherbird Project, the exploration company inches closer to being the world's first supplier of carbon-free manganese...
Government releases new pitch to boost investment in critical minerals projects
The Federal Government has released a new pitch to attract more investment in critical minerals projects and greenfield opportunities.
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment...
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APS Industrial expands regional footprint with Control Technologies acquisition
APS Industrial (APS) is expanding its regional presence through the acquisition of Albury-based Control Technologies, a move the industrial products supplier said will strengthen its local service capability and support further investment in warehousing, stockholding and technical support.
