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BHP Billiton approves initial funding for the South Flank project in WA

BHP Billiton has approved an initial funding of A$244 million for the South Flank project which is expected to be submitted for Board approval...

A $2.1m Newman Government boost for 5 priority resource exploration projects

Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, The Honourable Andrew Cripps, has announced that the Newman Government will provide $2.1 million in funding for five...

Australia unveils 52 investment-ready critical minerals projects in latest prospectus

The Australian Government has released the Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus, highlighting 52 high-quality, investment-ready projects in a move towards bolstering the nation’s position in the critical minerals market.

New office to transform Australia into an international powerhouse in the supply of critical...

Resources and Northern Australia Minister Matt Canavan has announced the opening of a new Critical Minerals Facilitation Office, tasked with growing Australia’s critical minerals sector...

New rounds for mineral exploration grants opens in WA

Round 27 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme's (EIS) flagship co-funded drilling program and Series 5 of the Energy Analysis Program (EAP) are now accepting...

Grants to drive critical minerals production in Australia

The Australian Government will provide $13 million in grants to critical minerals projects in Queensland and South Australia to boost downstream processing and strengthen Australia’s sovereign capabilities.

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...

Australian Aluminium Council calls for inclusion of aluminium in critical minerals list

Mike Ferraro, chief executive officer and managing director of Alumina and incoming president of the Australian Aluminium Council, is urging the federal government to include bauxite (aluminium ore), alumina, and aluminium to the list of critical minerals. 

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. 

Coalition Government unveils two initiatives to boost Victoria’s mining equipment and technology sector

The Victorian Coalition Government has launched two new initiatives aimed at instigating growth in the State’s $17 billion mining equipment, technology and services (METS)...
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