Resources Review: A Mining Magazine

21 May, 2026

Rio Tinto ships record eight billionth tonne of iron ore after 60 years of operations

Rio Tinto has marked a milestone in Western Australia, celebrating the shipment of eight billion tonnes of iron ore from the Pilbara region. The achievement comes exactly 60 years after the company’s very ... more

19 May, 2026

Smelter workers get two-week wage deal

Workers at Tasmania’s only manganese smelter have been thrown a short-term lifeline, with the state and federal governments striking a deal to pay employee wages for another two weeks. The federal and Tasm... more

19 May, 2026

Mount Isa transformation study to unlock long-term copper opportunities

The Australian federal and Queensland governments have taken the next step towards securing a long-term future for North West Queensland’s copper industry, with the Mount Isa Transformation Study now underway... more

18 May, 2026

Northern Territory overhauls mining and extractives industries

The Northern Territory state government is delivering the most significant overhaul of the Territory’s mineral titles framework in more than 15 years, aiming to modernise and streamline the mining industry. ... more