McGowan Government: 52 applications received for Round 16 of co-funded drilling projects
The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety announced that it has received 52 submissions, including six from prospectors, for Round 16...
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...
QUT researchers develop new positioning system for underground mining vehicles
QUT researchers have developed a new technology that could enable underground mining vehicles to navigate autonomously through dust, camera blur and bad lighting.
Autonomous vehicles...
BHP’s proposed Olympic Dam expansion declared ‘major development’
The South Australian Government has declared BHP's Olympic Dam's growth plans 'a major development' – an important first step in a comprehensive State and...
WA opens consultation for battery, critical minerals strategy update
The Western Australian Government has kicked off consultations for the renewal of its Battery and Critical Minerals Strategy, which will refocus the state’s initiatives to bolster the expanding local sector.
Innovations shaping the future of mining operations
Mining is often seen as a traditional, slow-moving sector, but right now it is undergoing a high-tech revolution. Innovation is not just a matter of staying technologically ahead; it is crucial for ensuring the safety of workers and enhancing operational efficiency.
Demand for Australian farm goods increases after hitting rock bottom
According to the Colliers International's Rural and Agribusiness Research and forecast report, Australian farm commodities are rebounding strongly after recently hitting rock bottom, due to the...
Santos ships first cargo from GLNG project (VIDEO)
Leading oil and gas producer Santos has shipped the first cargo of liquefied natural gas from its $US18.5 billion GLNG venture.
The first shipment –...
Chevron Australia ships first LNG cargo from Wheatstone
Chevron Australia has announced that the first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has departed from the Wheatstone Project.
Located 12 kilometres west of Onslow...
Hastings completes acquisition of 30% interest in the Yangibana rare earths project
Hastings Technology Metals Ltd has finished the acquisition of the 30% stake in the joint venture tenements for the Yangibana rare earths project formerly...
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
