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WA publishes prospectus to boost battery minerals investments

The Western Australian government has showcased the state’s battery and critical mineral industries to global investors in a new prospectus.  Presented to potential investors in...

Gov’t lauds US investment in WA critical minerals processing capacity

Australia is set to cement its position as a global power in the international critical minerals industry with a massive investment from Albemarle Corporation. 

Conference showcases future of sustainable mining, manufacturing in Wollongong

The future of manufacturing took centre stage yesterday, 30 September, with the opening of the International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Materials for Sustainable Mining Equipment and Technologies (AMMET 2025) in Wollongong, the University of Wollongong announced.

Rio Tinto ups stake in Sovereign Metals with $18.5M investment

Sovereign Metals announced that Rio Tint has exercised all its share options, increasing its shareholding in Sovereign to 19.76 per cent.

CPB selected to work for the Cadia Tailings Storage Facility Recommissioning Project

Newcrest subsidiary Cadia Holdings have chosen CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors to deliver works for the Cadia Tailings Storage Facility Recommissioning Project.

Researchers examine role of leafy vegetables in alternative mining methods

Leafy vegetables commonly found in household kitchens could play a role in extracting valuable metals from contaminated soils, according to research from The University of Queensland.

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...

CIMIC’s UGL wins more than $200m in Western Australia energy and resources contracts

UGL, a member of the CIMIC Group, has been awarded various multi-year contracts in the energy and resources sector.

Australia’s resource export earnings forecast to ease amid global uncertainty

Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are forecast to soften over the next two years despite rising export volumes, according to the federal government’s newly released September 2025 Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ). 

Chevron invests $38m in Australian CCS research

Chevron Australia is set to jointly invest AUD $38 million to research initiatives on carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Western Australia and Victoria to advance knowledge of the critical emissions technology for a lower carbon future.
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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.