Tag: Resources
A $2.1m Newman Government boost for 5 priority resource exploration projects
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, The Honourable Andrew Cripps, has announced that the Newman Government will provide $2.1 million in funding for five...
Orica announces “demerger” of its chemicals division
Orica — the largest provider of commercial explosives and blasting systems to the mining and infrastructure markets, a global leader in the provision of ground...
Sandvik and Tenaris seal new five-year strategic alliance agreement
Sweden's Sandvik and Luxembourg-headquartered Tenaris have signed a new five-year strategic alliance agreement on the exclusive joint supply of corrosion resistant alloy OCTG materials...
Kibaran Resources formalises agreement with 3D Group for R&D joint venture
Following the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) in June, Australia’s Kibaran Resources, a miner and supplier of graphene and graphite, has announced that...
Australia and Japan sign free trade agreement
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott on Tuesday to sign agreements bolstering defence and trade ties and commencing...
Glencore to ramp up copper production with major investment in Ernest Henry Mining
Diversified miner Glencore is set to ramp up copper production from its Ernest Henry Mining, near Cloncurry in north-west Queensland, Australia, from 3 million...
Federal Government to save up to $845.6m with new budget cuts
With the adoption of the new budget, the Federal Government is on its way to successfully accomplish one of its set goals — slashing...
Manufacturing turmoil eats up PacBrands’ profit
PacBrands, the company behind brands such as Bonds, Berlei and Holeproof, reported a net loss of $219 million for the six months to the...
Community feedback on Hillside project now available online
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis announced that the feedback provided by community groups and members of the public with regards to the comprehensive...
Rio Tinto’s iron-ore shipments reach all-time high in 2013
Rio Tinto’s decision to expand its mining operation due to strong demand from Chinese steelmakers has proved to be justified as the company’s iron...