Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Sustainable manufacturing among priorities in NT mineral dev’t taskforce report

The Territory Labor Government has released the Mineral Development Taskforce Final Report, listing sustainable manufacturing as one of its top goals, along with the acceleration of mining development to unlock a pipeline of projects, which is a key part of achieving a $40 billion economy by 2030.

Orica launches new underground blasting technology

Orica has introduced its latest BlastIQ™ Underground technology, which leverages integrated digital solutions to enhance underground blasting performance.

Spodumene production recommences at NAL, marking new milestone

Sayona Mining Limited announced the resumption of spodumene (lithium) production at its North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Canada, with the successful start-up of process operations.

LPI completes drilling at Greenbushes Lithium Project

Lithium Power International Limited (LPI) has announced the completion of its reverse circulation (RC) drilling stage at its East Kirup lithium project on E70/4763. In...

Northern Territory reports record-level increase in mineral exploration expenditure

The Northern Territory Government has announced a record increase in mineral exploration expenditure in the September 2023 quarter. 

More than 300 jobs on the line as ExxonMobil shuts Altona refinery

ExxonMobil will close its Altona refinery in Victoria and convert it to an ‘important terminal’, the company announced Wednesday. ExxonMobil said the decision was made...

Thiess announced preferred mining services provider for copper project

Media Release by Thiess Thiess has been named the preferred mining services provider for the Hillside Copper-Gold Project on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia.   Rex...

Revealing the hidden resource potential of Tasmania

New data will put the spotlight on the hidden geology beneath the feet of Tasmanians, as part of the Australian Government’s Exploring for the Future program.

Guidelines for Critical Minerals Development Program grants unveiled

The Australian Government has unveiled guidelines for new grants to assist in developing Australia’s critical minerals sector, downstream processing, job creation in regional Australia,...

LNG exporters forecast to pay extra $9 billion to governments as tax and royalty...

Australia’s LNG exporters are set to almost triple their financial contribution to the public this financial year, forecasted to pay an extra $9 billion to federal and state governments to help fund public services like schools, hospitals and roads.
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.