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  • 24 Apr, 2025

    Applicants receive $11.2m in grants to drive WA exploration

    WA Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael has announced the successful applicants for Round 31 of Western Australia’s Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) Co-funded Drilling Program, Series 8 of the Energy ... more

  • Mining sector pivots to growth as copper investments drive capital allocation shift

    15 Apr, 2025

    Mining sector pivots to growth as copper investments drive capital allocation shift

    Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis reveals a transformative shift in mining sector strategies, with companies prioritising production growth over shareholder returns amid intensifying competition for capital. ... more

  • Queensland government launches overhaul of mining safety regulator

    15 Apr, 2025

    Queensland government launches overhaul of mining safety regulator

    The Queensland government has initiated a sweeping review of Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ), aiming to reform the state’s resources safety framework amid concerns over leadership gaps and regul... more

  • Trailblazers and record growth celebrated at 2025 Queensland Resources Awards for Women

    14 Apr, 2025

    Trailblazers and record growth celebrated at Queensland Resources Awards for Women

    A groundbreaking leader in occupational health research and an innovative childcare initiative have been crowned among the winners of the 2025 Queensland Resources Awards for Women. This has been announced a... more

  • Applicants receive $11.2m in grants to drive WA exploration
    24 Apr, 2025
  • Mining sector pivots to growth as copper investments drive capital allocation shift
    15 Apr, 2025
  • Queensland government launches overhaul of mining safety regulator
    15 Apr, 2025
  • Trailblazers and record growth celebrated at Queensland Resources Awards for Women
    14 Apr, 2025

Applicants receive $11.2m in grants to drive WA exploration

24 Apr, 2025
WA Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael has announced the successful applicants for Round 31 of Western Australia’s Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) Co-funded Drilling Program, Series 8 of the Energy Analysis Program (EAP), and Venture 2 of the Co-funded Geophysics Program (CGP), with a combined $11.2 million in funding allocated…

Mining sector pivots to growth as copper investments drive capital allocation shift

15 Apr, 2025
Mining sector pivots to growth as copper investments drive capital allocation shift
Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis reveals a transformative shift in mining sector strategies, with companies prioritising production growth over shareholder returns amid intensifying competition for capital. The report highlights three key drivers reshaping investment approaches: rising non-discretionary capital expenditures, the need for resilient balance sheets, and copper’s emergence as a strategic…

Queensland government launches overhaul of mining safety regulator

15 Apr, 2025
Queensland government launches overhaul of mining safety regulator
The Queensland government has initiated a sweeping review of Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ), aiming to reform the state’s resources safety framework amid concerns over leadership gaps and regulatory effectiveness. The move follows revelations that the previous Labor government left the role of Resources Safety and Health Commissioner vacant…

Indonesia’s nickel industry’s growth comes with concerns

08 Apr, 2025
Indonesia’s nickel industry’s growth comes with concerns
Indonesia has emerged as a global nickel powerhouse, holding over 42 per cent of global reserves. This rise is attributed to aggressive nurturing of its nickel market, transforming the nation into a major global player. Nickel production surged from 853,000 tonnes in 2019 to 2.2 million tonnes in 2024, a…

US eyes critical mineral partnership with Congo amid security proposal

08 Apr, 2025
US eyes critical mineral partnership with Congo amid security proposal
The United States is exploring critical mineral partnerships with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a proposal from a Congolese senator for a minerals-for-security agreement. This initiative comes as the US seeks to secure access to vital resources while promoting peace in the conflict-ridden eastern regions of the DRC.…