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  • GMV Minerals secures federal drill permits

    29 Oct, 2026

    South Australian reforms to accelerate exploration permitting process

    South Australia is making it easier for mining companies to start drilling earlier, with a major reform to its mineral exploration permitting processes designed to cut administrative delay, reduce costs, and ge... more

  • Critical minerals surge sparks supercycle debate

    29 Oct, 2026

    Australia releases critical minerals prospectus with investment-ready projects

    The Australian government has launched Austrade’s largest Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus to date, highlighting 94 investment-ready projects to support global supply chains for clean energy, defence, ... more

  • 29 Oct, 2026

    Western Australia and France sign landmark critical minerals agreement

    Western Australia has forged deeper economic and industrial ties with France following the signing of a joint communique aimed at building more resilient critical minerals supply chains, boosting research and s... more

  • 29 Oct, 2026

    Alcoa operations face enhanced environmental safeguards

    The WA government has introduced a new Exemption Order for Alcoa of Australia and will shortly approve the company's 2025-2029 Mining and Management Program, placing tougher regulatory requirements on its opera... more

  • South Australian reforms to accelerate exploration permitting process
    29 Oct, 2026
  • Australia releases critical minerals prospectus with investment-ready projects
    29 Oct, 2026
  • Western Australia and France sign landmark critical minerals agreement
    29 Oct, 2026
  • Alcoa operations face enhanced environmental safeguards
    29 Oct, 2026

BHP launches methane drainage trial at Queensland’s Saraji mine

29 Oct, 2026
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has commenced an innovative proof-of-concept trial at its Saraji Mine in Central Queensland, testing whether gas drainage can be safely and operationally performed in an active open-cut coal mining environment. Methane, a naturally occurring gas trapped within coal seams, represents one of the most complex greenhouse…

Australia releases new critical minerals strategy to focus on domestic processing

28 Oct, 2026
IVG advances quest to become a critical minerals player
The Australian government has released a refreshed Critical Minerals Strategy aimed at boosting national security, driving industrial capability, and expanding domestic processing and refining capacities. Minister for Resources Madeleine King launched the updated strategy, stating that while the initial framework released in 2023 established firm foundations, intensifying global competition and…

Northern Territory mining boom sees investment pipeline exceeding $6B

27 Oct, 2026
Mining remains key to Northern Territory's economy
The Northern Territory’s resource sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum, with more than AU$5 billion in committed mining investments secured since 2024 and an advanced development pipeline now valued at AU$6.1 billion. The state government announced that five major resources projects have reached final investment decisions (FID) or secured confirmed funding.…

Queensland opens Australian-first facility to accelerate critical minerals sector

26 Oct, 2026
Australia’s critical minerals create regional jobs
The Queensland government has opened an Australian-first critical minerals processing facility in Townsville, designed to accelerate project development, attract international investment and generate regional jobs. The Queensland Resources Common User Facility, backed by a AU$146.1 million budget commitment, provides companies with access to specialised equipment to test and scale downstream…

NSW establishes Future Jobs and Investment Authority to support coal regions

22 Oct, 2026
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The New South Wales government has established the Future Jobs Investment Authority, which will assist coal-producing regions by attracting investment as global markets shift towards low-carbon economies. Backed by $29.7 million in ongoing operational funding and an initial pool of over AU$170 million through the new Future Jobs and Investment…