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.
University of Wollongong houses new ARC Training Centre for sustainable mining
The University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus is now home to the Australian Research Council’s new Training Centre for Innovative Composites for the Future of Sustainable Mining Equipment.
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...
Lithium Australia greenlights pilot tests for LieNA® lithium recovery process
Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) will soon pilot test its LieNA® spodumene conversion process that recovers lithium chemicals from the lithium-containing ore with minimal loss.
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Australian mining ministers affirm support for critical minerals sector
Resources and mining ministers from the federal, state and territory governments in Australia have expressed their support for the nation’s critical minerals sector and reaffirmed a commitment to attracting foreign investment for resources projects.
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...
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.
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.
Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group finalise Matalco aluminium recycling deal
Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group have successfully concluded their transaction to establish the Matalco joint venture in a move to address the growing demand from manufacturers for low carbon materials.
VTRE to supply ASM’s KMP with rare earth oxide
Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has inked a binding agreement with Vietnam Rare Earth Company (VTRE) for the purchase of rare earth oxides from Vietnam for use as feedstock at ASM's Korean Metals Plant (KMP).
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
