Aluminium secures spot on Australia’s Strategic Materials roster
Australia has officially recognised the critical importance of aluminium in the global transition to a net-zero future by including it in the newly unveiled Strategic Materials List.
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.
Woodside, BHP confirm oil and gas merger talks
Woodside has confirmed speculations about a potential merger with BHP Petroleum through a distribution of Woodside shares to BHP shareholders.
Woodside said discussions with BHP...
WesTrac and Thiess mark one million metres of autonomous drilling
WesTrac, a distributor for Cat equipment, in collaboration with global mining services giant Thiess, has achieved drilling one million metres autonomously using the Cat MineStar Command Autonomous Drill System (ADS).
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.
Critical minerals giant Tivan announces move to Darwin
More jobs in the critical minerals sector are expected to open in the Northern Territory with industry-leading company Tivan set to move to its new headquarters in Darwin.
Australia’s resources sector stands tall amid COVID-19
Latest national accounts figures released this week showed that Australia’s resources sector will be at the forefront of the country’s economic recovery post-COVID-19, having...
2023 Darwin Dialogue aims at advancing Australian critical minerals production
Darwin is set to host a trilateral meeting between industry leaders from Australia, Japan, and the United States to discuss progress in critical mineral and rare-earth element production across northern Australia.
WA cuts vanadium royalties to boost jobs, battery manufacturing
The Western Australian Government says new royalty settings for vanadium are intended to support regional jobs, emerging industries and downstream manufacturing, as it moves to encourage investment in the critical minerals and energy storage sectors.
5E Advanced Materials selects Fluor to provide FEL-2 process engineering work
5E Advanced Materials, an ASX-listed boron and lithium company, has tapped Fluor Corporation to be its engineering, procurement, and construction services provider.
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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.
