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CFMEU commends NSW Government for broadening eligibility criteria for Resources for Regions program
The New South Wales Government has decided to broaden the eligibility criteria for Resources for Regions funding, with 11 communities eligible for funding under...
Thiess’ $330m contract by Samsung C&T to generate 1000 jobs at Roy Hill in...
Samsung C&T has awarded a $330 million contract to Thiess — Australia’s leading and most trusted construction, mining and services contractor, and a wholly...
Semi-finalists of Australian Technologies Competition announced
The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) has announced the 36 semi-finalists for this year’s ATC business accelerator program.
ATC was first run in 2011 in a...
Largest underground mine in Australia officially opened
Newcrest Mining – the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and one of the world's largest gold mining companies – has...
Federal Government to save up to $845.6m with new budget cutsÂ
With the adoption of the new budget, the Federal Government is on its way to successfully accomplish one of its set goals — slashing...
BHP Billiton achieves record production at ten operations
BHP Billiton has released its operational review for the nine months ended March 31st, 2014, which showed that the company has managed to maintain...
MMG sells Avebury nickel mine
Global resources company MMG Limited (MMG) has announced that it has entered into a sale agreement with QCG Resources (QCG) for the purchase of...
BHP Billiton seeks approval for building the country’s largest underground coal mine
BHP Billiton has revealed that it is planning to build what would be Australia’s biggest underground coal mine in the close proximity of Gunnedah...
Ex-BP boss Hayward could take role of chairman at Glencore Xstrata permanently
Former BP chief executive Tony Hayward is one of the three shortlisted candidates for the chairman position at commodities trading and mining firm Glencore...
Serious allegations of 457 Visa worker abuses at Roy Hill Project arise amid unemployment...
A detailed complaint has been launched by a whistleblower on Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill Project citing serious allegations of abuses of the 457 visa...
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Behind the Australian Made logo: Six manufacturers shaping local industry
Australian manufacturers are continuing to invest in local production, innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries. From textiles and packaging to construction and advanced manufacturing, Australian Made licensees are developing products tailored to local conditions while supporting Australian jobs and capabilities.
