Australia’s new Critical Minerals Strategy to boost jobs in mining, manufacturing sectors
The Australian government has released the new Critical Minerals Strategy aimed at creating more jobs in the mining and manufacturing industries and backing global efforts towards achieving net zero emissions.Â
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.
Australia-India partnership launches hub for sustainable mineral dev’t
A joint initiative between Monash University and IIT Hyderabad is set to revolutionize the global supply chain of critical minerals through cutting-edge research and sustainable practices.
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.Â
$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.
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.Â
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,...
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.Â
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.Â
Mining contractors prepare for growth as activity rebounds, says Grant Thornton
Mining contractors are positioning for a new phase of growth as activity across the sector begins to rebound, according to a report released by Grant Thornton, which points to improving market conditions alongside evolving risks.
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