Rio Tinto’s autonomous haul trucks achieve significant milestone
In yet another milestone, Rio Tinto has announced that its fleet of autonomous haul trucks last week moved their one-billionth tonne of both ore...
Senex wins PACE grant to accelerate Copper Basin gas production
Oil and gas producer Senex Energy has secured a $5.82 million grant through the South Australian Government’s PACE Gas Grant Program to accelerate the...
Arrium to axe 100 NSW jobs
Reduced demand for steel balls and railway wheels has forced the management of steelmaker Arrium to cut 120 jobs from its operation in Newcastle...
Rio eyes production of low-carbon steel with new lab-proven technology
Rio Tinto is advancing an innovative technology to deliver low-carbon steel, using sustainable biomass in place of coking coal in the steelmaking process.
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Australia’s critical minerals sector receives $22M gov’t boost
The Australian Government has announced approximately $22 million in investments for three key research projects that will help boost the nation's critical minerals industry.
Nyrstar applauds Australia’s move to address zinc supply risks in critical minerals list
Nyrstar, a global producer of critical minerals and metals, has expressed satisfaction today with the release of a revised Australian Critical Minerals List, which, for the first time, includes a list of Strategic Minerals featuring zinc— the fourth most widely used metal globally.
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.
Thiess secures new $185m contract from BHP
Thiess has won a $185 million contract from BHP to provide additional mining services at the company's Mount Arthur Coal operation in the Hunter...
Rio Tinto to suffer significant production loss in WA due to cyclone hit
Rio Tinto will suffer a significant production loss from its iron ore operations in the Pilbara, Western Australia due to damages caused by tropical...
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...























