Thursday, October 1, 2026

New study inspects worker reps role in Queensland coal mines health and safety

The Cardiff Work Environment Research Centre at Cardiff University in Wales, UK, has conducted a news study investigating the role and effectiveness of health...

Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program applications now open

Applications are now open for the Northern Territory Government's Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program, which aims to assist an industry that supports thousands of local employment.

Australian gov’t promotes new critical minerals investment prospectus

The Australian Government says it is seeking to position the country as a global leader in the production and processing of critical minerals, as it promotes new investment opportunities to international partners.

New Broken Hill mine project could create 1700 jobs

Carpentaria Resources Limited - an emerging producer of iron ore in eastern Australia – is about to start the development of its $1.7 billion project...

Rio Tinto’s Amrun bauxite project creates 470 jobs in Qld

Rio Tinto’s world-class Amrun bauxite project, located south of the Embley River, between Weipa and Aurukun, has created 470 jobs in far north Queensland. The...

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.

Rio Tinto to sell Hail Creek and Valeria to Glencore for $1.7bn

Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its entire interests in the Hail Creek coal mine and the Valeria coal development project to Glencore for...

Major potash fertiliser project to create hundreds of new jobs in the Pilbara

Mineral fertiliser company Agrimin Limited has been granted Major Project Status for its Mackay Potash Project, which will extract potash minerals from Lake Mackay...

Global steel powerhouse POSCO invests in WA’s battery industry

South Korean company POSCO and ASX-listed First Quantum Minerals have entered into a strategic partnership to explore producing nickel sulphate, which is used to...

BHP Billiton suspends mining operations at Perseverance Underground

BHP Billiton has suspended production at Nickel West Leinster Perseverance Underground mine due to safety concerns after a seismic event which occurred on October...
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