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Dyno Nobel to provide explosives technology to Fortescue’s Iron Bridge Magnetite Project

Incitec Pivot subsidiary Dyno Nobel has been contracted to supply Fortescue Metals Group’s Iron Bridge Magnetite Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region with its...

5E Advanced Materials kickstarts mining operations at 5E Boron Americas Complex

ASX-listed boron and lithium company 5E Advanced Materials has officially begun mining operations at its 5E Boron Americans Complex with the start of the wellfield injection process. 

$53M grant to support development of critical metals refining industry

The Australian Government has announced $53 million in funding to support the development of a domestic critical metals refining industry through the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program.

Tasmania eyes diversifying workforce in mining, minerals processing sector

The Tasmanian government has launched the Inclusion and Diversity Blueprint and Roadmap, which aims to attract more women and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to the mining and minerals processing sector. 

Anglo American starts up longwall mining at its new Aquila mine

Anglo American has announced that its new Aquila mine has achieved its first longwall shear of steelmaking metallurgical coal on schedule and on budget,...

Core Lithium opens Northern Territory’s first lithium mine

ASX-listed mining company Core Lithium has opened its $89 million Finniss Lithium mine in the Northern Territory.  

Orica acquires leading geospatial tools maker Axis Mining Technology

ASX-listed mining company Orica has completed the acquisition of Axis Mining Technology, a manufacturing leader for specialised geospatial tools and instruments for the mining industry. 

NSW to conduct consultation for critical minerals strategy to bolster local manufacturing

The New South Wales government is launching consultations for the development of a new Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy, which will help boost domestic manufacturing, skills, and training opportunities available in the state’s local industry. 

$2.3B copper mine boosts Qld manufacturing

Queensland manufacturing and resources capability is set for a major lift, with the Queensland Government announcing it has secured a $2.3 billion investment in the new Eva Copper Mine in North West Queensland.

BHP completes sale of BMC interest

BHP has sold its 80% stake in BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) to Stanmore SMC Holdings Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stanmore Resources Limited...
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Future-ready manufacturing: How AI and cloud ERP are transforming supply chains

As manufacturers face growing supply chain disruption, rising costs and increasing operational complexity, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud ERP and connected digital systems are becoming essential tools for improving visibility, resilience and decision-making.