Tuesday, June 16, 2026

BHP welcomes Australian, Japanese PMs at Nickel West

Major mining company BHP highlighted its nickel processes during Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida’s visit to the company’s facility in Nickel West, Western Australia. 

QPM to create Carbon Abatement Hub in the Northern Bowen Basin

Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (QPM) has launched QPM Energy Pty Ltd and the Carbon Abatement Hub Project (CAH Project) to secure a gas supply...

Manufacturing boost as Australian gov’t backs $50M lithium investment

The Australian Government, through the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF), has committed $50 million to support the ramp-up and underground transition of Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia.

$80M boost for manufacturing and mining emissions reduction in NSW

The NSW Government has announced an $80 million funding package to help mining and manufacturing industries reduce emissions as part of the state’s ongoing net zero transition.

Australia doubles down on manufacturing with critical minerals rise

Australia’s manufacturing and resource capabilities have been bolstered by the latest Australian Government stocktake of mineral resources, which points to strong growth in exploration, production and economic potential for critical minerals essential to advanced manufacturing and clean energy technologies.

Jervois accepts first nickel supply agreement for SMP refinery

Australian cobalt company Jervois Global Limited has announced that Jervois Switzerland, the commercial arm of Jervois, has entered into a raw material supply agreement with Traxys Europe.

Alcoa to curtail Kwinana refinery, to axe over 1,000 jobs

Global aluminium producer Alcoa has announced its decision to curtail production at its Kwinana Alumina Refinery in Western Australia in the second quarter of 2024. 

Element 25 sets eyes on EV cathode market with Butcherbird stage 1 commissioning

As E25 delivers first stage development of its Butcherbird Project, the exploration company inches closer to being the world's first supplier of carbon-free manganese...

China launches landmark zero-carbon mining fleet with 100 autonomous trucks

Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer XCMG Machinery (SHE:000425) has officially delivered 100 autonomous, all-electric mining trucks to the Huaneng Yimin Open-Pit Coal Mine in Inner Mongolia.

Federal gov’t injects $19.8M into green steelmaking pathway

The Federal Government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has committed $19.8 million to support the development of lower-emissions metal production in Western Australia.
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