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  • Miners confront diesel contamination and equipment failure with biocides

    05 Aug, 2026

    United Wambo coal operations suspended following fatal truck incident

    Mining operations at the United Wambo coal mine in the New South Wales Hunter Valley have been suspended following the death of a worker on site on August 3. Emergency services and NSW Police were called to ... more

  • 04 Aug, 2026

    Fortescue reaches 200 million tonne iron ore production milestone

    Fortescue has broken through the 200 million tonne threshold for the first time, delivering record annual iron ore shipments of 201.3 million tonnes (Mt) for the 2026 fiscal year despite global cost pressures. ... more

  • 03 Aug, 2026

    Methane explosion kills 34 coal miners in Pakistan

    At least 34 miners have died after a methane gas explosion tore through the Sorange coalfield near Quetta, in Pakistan's Balochistan province, trapping more than 50 workers underground during a shift change. ... more

  • Queensland resources communities to share in $120 million

    30 Jul, 2026

    Queensland lays out five-year plan to boost critical minerals sector

    The Queensland government has launched a five-year roadmap aimed at boosting the state’s critical minerals sector, positioning the state to capture surging global demand and reinforce international supply cha... more

  • United Wambo coal operations suspended following fatal truck incident
    05 Aug, 2026
  • Fortescue reaches 200 million tonne iron ore production milestone
    04 Aug, 2026
  • Methane explosion kills 34 coal miners in Pakistan
    03 Aug, 2026
  • Queensland lays out five-year plan to boost critical minerals sector
    30 Jul, 2026

New NT Mining Cadets Program to drive local workforce pathways

27 Jul, 2026
New training centre to boost mines rescue capabilities in Moranbah
Northern Territory secondary students will soon have a dedicated pathway into the local resources sector following the launch of the NT Mining Cadets Program. Developed by the Minerals Council of Australia Northern Territory (MCA NT) in partnership with the NT Department of Education and Charles Darwin University, the new Vocational…

Fatal truck collision claims miner’s life at Peak Downs mine

27 Jul, 2026
Komatsu hits 1000 autonomous mining trucks milestone
A mine worker has died and another was left seriously injured following a tragic early-morning vehicle collision at the Peak Downs mine in Central Queensland. Emergency services were called to the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) open-cut coal mine near Moranbah early July 24 after a utility vehicle was reportedly reversed…

Mining tax and royalty payments down, but remain above historic average

23 Jul, 2026
Australia targets quicker mining approvals
Australia’s resources sector delivered AU$63.8 billion in royalties and company tax during the 2023–24 financial year, remaining well above historical averages despite dropping from the previous year’s record highs. According to a report prepared by EY-Parthenon for the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA), combined payments fell by AU$10 billion from…

Bayan Mining partners with UQ to optimise yttrium processing tech

17 Jul, 2026
Bayan Mining and Minerals Ltd. has partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to launch a research programme aimed at optimising its exclusive yttrium processing technology. The three-month Phase 1 research programme will evaluate and refine the company's exclusively licensed Yttrium Upgrade Processing Technology Patent. Originally developed by the Colorado…

BHP union workers begin landmark strike in Port Hedland

17 Jul, 2026
UK Parliament
Unionised workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations have started an eight-hour strike on July 17, launching one of the most significant industrial disputes to hit Western Australia's resources sector in 25 years, ABC News reported. The protected strike commenced at 2:00 pm, drawing a crowd of over 100 union officials,…

Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter to close after sales talks collapse

17 Jul, 2026
Temporary reprieve for workers as embattled Liberty Bell Bay smelter sale falls apart
Australia's last domestic manganese smelter is shutting down with immediate effect, ending more than 60 years of industrial history in northern Tasmania. The administrators of the Liberty Bell Bay smelter, EY Parthenon, announced the sudden closure July 16 after a rescue bid for the troubled facility collapsed. The administrators found…

WA Premier appoints new mines minister to lead resources sector

15 Jul, 2026
Western Australia streamlines mining approval process with new guidelines
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook has appointed Daniel Pastorelli as the state’s new Minister for Mines, Petroleum and Exploration. The appointment follows a State Cabinet reshuffle triggered by the retirement of Paul Papalia, which has prompted an upcoming by-election in the seat of Secret Harbour. Pastorelli, the Member for Landsdale,…

NSW, federal governments invest $5M for Hunter mining land reuse

15 Jul, 2026
Coal communities
The federal and New South Wales governments, alongside local councils, have revealed post-mining transformation plans to transition the Hunter region into a major industrial hub, unlocking more than 7,000 regional jobs. Backed by a AU$5 million federal government investment and state government support, the draft master plans and rezoning proposals…