Rio Tinto to sell its Island aluminium plant
Norway's Norsk Hydro has made a $345 million binding offer to acquire Rio Tinto's ISAL smelter in Iceland, as well as the company's stakes in...
Adelaide researchers develop swarm robots for future mining
Researchers at Adelaide University have developed a swarm robotics system inspired by the cooperative behaviour of bees and ants, with findings suggesting the technology could improve safety, efficiency and sustainability in future mining operations.
SA energy, mining sector posts record level job vacancies in Q4 2023
The South Australian energy and resources sector is witnessing significant growth as new data reveals a record number of job advertisements in the last quarter of 2023.
Santos inks second gas supply contract with WesCEF
Santos has inked a second contract to supply natural gas to the Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) under a 4-year agreement announced last...
Australian exploration tool tipped to save millions for the global mining industry
The global mining industry could soon benefit from an Aussie-made technology that provides new knowledge on orebodies and mineral systems.
Developed by CSIRO, the...
BHP Billiton presents at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Metals, Mining & Steel...
BHP Billiton’s CEO Andrew Mackenzie confirmed that the company has started implementing common systems and processes in an attempt to create a simpler, more...
Qld Government announces $25m initiative to protect coal workers
The Queensland Government will spend $25 million over the next two years to protect the health and safety of the state’s coal workers.
Natural Resources...
New cost-effective method for platinum ore extraction developed in WA
A new method for extracting platinum metal from ore has been developed by researchers at Curtin University, with support from the State Government through...
Significant milestone for Njamal traditional owners on Iron Bridge Project
Fortescue Metals Group has successfully facilitated the signing of a joint venture agreement between NRW Pty Ltd (NRW) and Njamal ICRG JV Pty Ltd...
Fortescue to deploy hydrogen-powered coaches at Christmas Creek
Fortescue Metals Group will add hydrogen-powered coaches at its Christmas Creek operations in the Pilbara as part of its $32 million renewable hydrogen mobility...
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
