South Korean consortium to invest A$340 in ASM’s Dubbo rare earths project
Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has signed a conditional framework agreement with a consortium of South Korean investors for the acquisition of a 20% equity...
Qld government greenlights $47.5m NAIF loan for Metro Mining
Metro Mining has announced that the Queensland State Government will not use its legislative right of veto to stop a $47.5 million loan from...
Collaborative project to revolutionise gold plant data analysis
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A consortium of world leaders has come together to commercialise a ‘one-stop-shop’ for collecting and analysing gold plant data in real-time – a...
Australian gov’t identifies new potential rare earths sites under $3.4B exploration program
The Australian Government has identified potential deposits of rare earth elements, vital for clean energy and defence applications, in early results from the $3.4 billion Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity program.
Battery materials exploration booms in WA
Battery materials explorers dominated the latest round of the Exploration Incentive Scheme's (EIS) Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program, with nearly a third of successful applicants...
Queensland officially opens its largest gold mine
Works have been completed at the Ravenswood Gold Mine, Queensland’s new largest gold mine, creating nearly 400 good jobs and supporting 1000 contractors in the process, as announced in a media statement.
New gold mine opens near Coolgardie
Beacon Minerals' Jaurdi project was officially opened last week by Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston.
Located 35 kilometres west of Coolgardie in Western Australia,...
CSIRO and HILT CRC launch $10M network to drive Australia’s green metals industry
Australia's efforts to lead the global push for green metals production have advanced with the launch of the Green Metals Innovation Network (GMIN), a $10 million initiative jointly led by CSIRO and the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC).
Austin Engineering inks $300m contract with Rio Tinto
Global mining equipment designer and manufacturer, Austin Engineering, has announced the signing of a five-year mining products and service supply contract with Rio Tinto.
Austin...
New study finds hidden lithium reserves in Australia
Researchers have mapped out potential reserves of lithium located across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, opening up new possibilities for Australia’s lithium industry.Â
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Behind the Australian Made logo: Six manufacturers shaping local industry
Australian manufacturers are continuing to invest in local production, innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries. From textiles and packaging to construction and advanced manufacturing, Australian Made licensees are developing products tailored to local conditions while supporting Australian jobs and capabilities.
