Minister Hunt to grant himself retrospective legal immunity
Environment minister Greg Hunt is set to grant himself retrospective legal immunity against potential claims that he disregarded environmental advices before approving key mining...
Modern Manufacturing Initiative opens for Australian critical mineral and resources sector
The Morrison Government will now be accepting applications for the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) from Australia's critical mineral and resources sector starting...
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...
Rio Tinto to restart operations at Richards Bay Minerals in South Africa
Rio Tinto has announced that it would be resuming operations at Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) in South Africa that were curtailed in early December...
Fortescue, academia announce China-Australia collaboration on mining sector innovation
Four universities from China and Western Australia have joined forces with Fortescue (FMG) to work on a project aimed at increasing cooperation and innovation...
$40M grant program to bolster Australia’s international critical minerals partnerships
The Australian government has launched a $40 million grant program to bolster the nation's international partnerships for critical minerals.
Rio Tinto completes Australia’s first fully autonomous train run in WA
Rio Tinto has completed its maiden autonomous rail journey at its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia as part of...
SA set for above average grain crop
A recent report on SA’s grain crop showed that the State is up for an above average yield in 2014-15 despite the cold and...
Australia becomes latest addition to Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance
The Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance will help Australia uphold its commitment to sustainability and the highest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards for mining and processing of critical minerals, which are crucial in the manufacturing of low-emissions technologies.
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...
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
