Australian gov’t invests $50M to boost manganese supply in Pilbara
The Australian Government is backing the expansion of a key critical minerals project in Western Australia, with the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) committing up to $50 million to support the growth of the Butcherbird manganese operation.
Driver safety software MOTUM World launches at IMARC 2024
Melbourne-based MOTUM Simulation has unveiled MOTUM World, a cutting-edge, fully customisable simulation software designed for driver training in the mining industry.
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...
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...
Tasmanian council launches VR program to promote mining and manufacturing careers
The Tasmanian Government has expressed its support for the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing & Energy Council (TMEC) program that seeks to offer students the chance...
BHP, University of Newcastle extend low carbon steel research partnership
BHP will extend its collaboration with the Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research (CIMR) at the University of Newcastle with a further A$10 million in...
WA’s mining future hinges on new gas supplies
Boosting new gas supply will be essential to fuel Western Australia's plans to phase out coal from electricity and ensure affordable energy for minerals processing, according to a leading energy research firm.
WA opens consultation for battery, critical minerals strategy update
The Western Australian Government has kicked off consultations for the renewal of its Battery and Critical Minerals Strategy, which will refocus the state’s initiatives to bolster the expanding local sector.
Australia must invest in copper to keep pace with ‘global supply war’
Article by Michael Huggins, Director and ANZ Head, Partners in Performance
Moves to acquire copper mines and mining companies by industry giants Rio Tinto and BHP...
Cognizant selected to accelerate development of a digital platform to report greenhouse gas emissions
Cognizant has expanded its partnership with Orica to deliver an ESG data strategy and a digital platform that provides real-time reporting and forecasting of...
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