New stratigraphic well could uncover vast reserves of recoverable shale oil and gas in...
Geoscientists from the Geological Survey of Western Australia and their peers from Geoscience Australia are conducting a stratigraphic well drilling in Western Australia's Canning...
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.
Rio Tinto names new Chairman
Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of Simon Thompson as chairman, effective 5 March 2018.
Mr Thompson will succeed Jan du Plessis, who will step...
Monash University spearheads sustainable mining initiatives in India
Monash University has entered into significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two distinguished Indian institutions, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and the International Centre for Excellence in Mining Safety and Automation (iCEM) in Gujarat, India.
WA manufacturer Austin Engineering delivers 1,000 iron ore truck bodies to Rio Tinto
Western Australian manufacturer Austin Engineering has successfully delivered 1,000 iron ore truck bodies to Rio Tinto as part of a partnership between the two...
Rio Tinto sells Bengalla coal stake to New Hope for $US606m
Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its 40% stake in the Bengalla thermal coal mine in Eastern Australia to New Hope Group for $606...
Critical minerals roundtables with industry and community groups
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King met with key industry and community organisations to explore how to best promote Australia's critical minerals sector and maximise benefits across the country.
WA Government greenlights drilling programme at Artemis’ Radio Hill Mine
The Western Australian Government’s Department of Mines, Industry, Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has given the go ahead for Artemis to begin drilling at its...
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.
World’s Largest Blast Using ORICA WebGen Technology
BHP Mitsui Coal's Poitrel Mine recently broke the world record for largest blast using wireless technology on Sunday, 13 October.
The mining company successfully completed...
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