Mining boom makes the rich even richer
The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre at Curtin University released a report which showed the mining boom has generated up to 65% more wealth for...
CIMIC’s UGL secures $500 million contract to support Australian Defence’s fuel network
CIMIC Group member UGL has secured a contract with the Department of Defence to provide guidance, planning, supply management, operations, and maintenance for the Australian Defence Force’s fuel network.Â
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.
Sheffield Resources opens new office in Derby to support the development of a world class...
Mineral sands-focused company Sheffield Resources has officially opened its new office facility in Derby, Western Australia.
The office will play a pivotal role in supporting...
OZ Minerals announces new strategy to pursue shareholder value
Australian mining company OZ Minerals yesterday announced that it will adopt a new strategy aimed at creating value for its shareholders from its existing...
Queensland’s resources sector goes from strength to strength
Queensland's resources sector has enjoyed a resurgent 2018, going up in value by more than 16% on the prior year.
Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Chief...
BHP’s South32 and Alcoa to suspend production at Alumar smelter
Global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing, Alcoa has announced that it will curtail the remaining 74,000 metric tons of smelting capacity...
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...
Thiess wins $760m contract to operate Glencore’s Mt Owen Mine
CIMIC Group’s global mining contractor Thiess has extended its long-standing business relationship with Glencore with the signing of a $760 million agreement to operate...
Rio Tinto awards $9.9 million construction contract to Brierty Limited
Construction and mining services company Brierty Limited and joint venture partner Karlayura Construction Services Pty announced last Thursday that Rio Tinto has awarded them...
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
