Friday, March 6, 2026

Rio Tinto calls on WA manufacturers to build iron ore rail cars

Rio Tinto has invited Western Australian manufacturers to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the construction of 100 rail cars for its Pilbara iron...

Qld’s largest gold mine secures long-term production amid expansion plans

The Ravenswood Gold Project has received a renewed lease on its future, ensuring continued operations for at least another 16 years.

$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.

Arafura Resources raising $40m to advance its flagship rare earths project

Rare earths producer Arafura Resources is set to embark on a A$40 million capital raising campaign to advance its flagship Nolans Project. Located 135km north...

Fortescue’s decarbonisation strategy reaches new milestone

With the procurement of two new Battery Electric Locomotives, Fortescue has reached a new milestone in its decarbonisation programme. Fortescue CEO, Elizabeth Gaines, said the...

Orica and Epiroc to debut disruptive explosives delivery system in Newcrest’s Cadia mine

Orica has announced that the first commercial trial of Avatel, the world's first mechanised development charging system, will take place in Newcrest's Cadia underground...

Tao to explore commercialisation of low-carbon, low-cost titanium metal powder in the USA

Australian-based mineral exploration company Tao Commodities, which aspires to become an integrated leader in the titanium supply chain, has inked a research agreement to...

Arizona Lithium accelerates lithium extraction with arrival of pilot plant in Canada

Arizona Lithium Limited (AZL), a pioneering company in the North American lithium development sector, has reached a significant milestone in lithium extraction technology with the arrival of the third-party Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) pilot plant at its facility in Saskatchewan, Canada.

New $1bn coal mine gets approval

Australian specialist steelmaking coal company Pembroke Resources has been given the go-ahead to proceed with the development of the $1 billion Olive Downs coal...

BHP announces decision to proceed with unification plan

BHP has announced a final Board decision to unify BHP’s corporate structure under its existing Australian parent company, BHP Group Limited. At present, BHP operates under...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.