Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Novel gold detection technology could revolutionise the mining industry

CSIRO is teaming up with Chrysos Corporation to roll out its powerful PhotonAssay X-ray gold detection technology that has the potential to place Australia...

Civmec secures $160m contracts for work at Rio Tinto’s Amrun bauxite project

Australia-based Civmec Construction has been awarded two separate contracts valued at $160 million for work at Rio Tinto’s Amrun bauxite project in Queensland. The larger...

Several projects under the Exploring for the Future programme now underway

The Australian Government announced that several projects are now underway under the $100 million Exploring for the Future program designed to boost exploration investment...

Australian rare earths company to open £70m plant in UK

Perth-based Peak Resources has selected the Tees Valley, located on the north east coast of the United Kingdom, as the preferred location for its...

Adani to source workforce for Carmichael project from regional Queensland

Adani has made firm commitments in relation to its Carmichael Coal project, including that the workforce for the project will be sourced from regional...

Adani’s Carmichael project secures final secondary approval

The Carmichael coal and rail project has secured State and Federal approval for a permanent rail line into Abbot Point as well as a...

WA Government co-funds 42 exploration projects under Round 14 of EIS

The WA State Government announced that 42 successful projects will share up to $4.75 million in funding under Round 14 of the Exploration Incentive...

CSIRO, Government and Southern Gold to collaborate on innovative research project aimed at uncovering...

CSIRO, the Commonwealth Government and gold producer Southern Gold are collaborating on a research project to uncover new deposits near the Cannon gold mine...

Rio Tinto to sell its Lochaber assets for $410m

Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its assets at Lochaber, Scotland to SIMEC for a total of $410 million, subject to certain conditions precedent...

Victoria introduces permanent ban on fracking

Victoria has become the first state in Australia to permanently ban fracking in an effort to protect its agricultural sector and give certainty to...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut

Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production.