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Australian Aboriginal Mining Corporation to open the nation’s first Indigenous-owned and operated iron ore...

The Australian Aboriginal Mining Corporation (AAMC) has secured a $12.5 million loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) to deliver the nation’s first...

Gov’t says traditional resources critical in manufacturing technologies toward net zero ambition

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King has outlined the accomplishments and challenges faced by the country's resources sector, emphasising the importance of traditional resources in manufacturing technologies needed to bring down emissions in Australia.

Gold surge offsets easing export revenues in latest government forecast

Australia’s gold sector is helping to cushion the impact of lower revenues from resources and energy exports, according to the federal government’s latest quarterly report.

BHP advances smelter and refinery expansion plans in South Australia

In a significant development for South Australia's copper industry, the South Australian Government has initiated the application and assessment process for BHP's proposed smelter and refinery expansion at Olympic Dam. 

Orica announces successful production trials for the world’s first wireless electronic blasting system

Orica, the largest provider of commercial explosives and blasting systems to the mining and infrastructure markets, have announced today the successful production trials of the...

Government releases new pitch to boost investment in critical minerals projects

The Federal Government has released a new pitch to attract more investment in critical minerals projects and greenfield opportunities. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment...

ABB taps manufacturing expertise for major Australian mining contract

ABB says its manufacturing-driven grinding technology will play a central role in a major new mining development in Australia, after securing a contract to supply mill drive systems for the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland.

Significant milestone for Njamal traditional owners on Iron Bridge Project

Fortescue Metals Group has successfully facilitated the signing of a joint venture agreement between NRW Pty Ltd (NRW) and Njamal ICRG JV Pty Ltd...

Santos announces final investment decision on the Barossa gas project

Australian LNG exporter Santos will proceed with the development of the $4,7 billion Barossa project, located offshore the Northern Territory. Barossa is an offshore gas...

Fortescue, academia announce China-Australia collaboration on mining sector innovation

Four universities from China and Western Australia have joined forces with Fortescue (FMG) to work on a project aimed at increasing cooperation and innovation...
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