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  • WA eases mining rules amid fuel crunch

    07 May, 2026

    Mining sector upholds Northern Territory budget

    The Northern Territory’s 2026–27 Budget has reinforced its heavy reliance on a strong resources sector to shore up government revenue and maintain economic stability, according to Cathryn Tilmouth, Executiv... more

  • 07 May, 2026

    Stellar women celebrated at Victorian Women in Resources Awards

    A number of high-performing women in the Victorian mining sector has been recognised at the annual 2026 Victorian Women in Resources Awards, celebrating leadership, career excellence, and a shared commitment to... more

  • 05 May, 2026

    Australia and Japan strengthen partnership on energy and critical minerals

    Australia and Japan have agreed to deepen their collaboration on energy and critical minerals, elevating critical minerals as a core pillar of their economic security relationship. Australian Prime Minister ... more

  • 05 May, 2026

    Regis and Vault merger to form Australia’s third-largest gold producer

    Regis Resources Ltd. and Vault Minerals Ltd. have agreed to merge, creating Australia’s third-largest ASX-listed gold producer. The merger-of-equals will be conducted via a Vault scheme of arrangement, und... more

  • Mining sector upholds Northern Territory budget
    07 May, 2026
  • Stellar women celebrated at Victorian Women in Resources Awards
    07 May, 2026
  • Australia and Japan strengthen partnership on energy and critical minerals
    05 May, 2026
  • Regis and Vault merger to form Australia’s third-largest gold producer
    05 May, 2026

Critical minerals surge sparks supercycle debate

05 May, 2026
Critical minerals surge sparks supercycle debate
As global demand for transition-critical metals accelerates, experts remain divided over whether the energy transition signals the start of a mining supercycle for Australia. The definition of when a boom becomes a supercycle is contentious. Like the boiling frog metaphor, the shift occurs so gradually that industry participants often realise…

ASIC drops winding up proceedings against Liberty Bell Bay

04 May, 2026
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has discontinued its Supreme Court proceedings to wind up Liberty Bell Bay Pty Ltd, following the appointment of administrators to the company. The corporate watchdog had originally filed the application in the Supreme Court of New South Wales in March, seeking to liquidate…

New federal funding targets faster mining project approvals

30 Apr, 2026
Australia targets quicker mining approvals
The Australian federal government has announced new funding to speed up environmental approvals for major projects, as part of ongoing reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act aimed at cutting duplication between federal and state systems. The initiative will support the full accreditation of state and territory assessment…

Favourable conditions back new Victorian gold rush: new report

28 Apr, 2026
Solstice Gold begins Strathy winter drilling
Favourable global market conditions could offer Victoria an opportunity  to triple the state’s gold production and inject billions into the regional economy, according to a major new report from the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) Victoria. According to the report, if gold production reaches its potential of at least one…

Auric Mining names new CEO to lead production push

28 Apr, 2026
Auric Mining Ltd. has appointed Gareth Solly as CEO to spearhead the development of the company’s processing capacity and gold mining operations. With over 20 years of experience in the Western Australian gold sector, including stints at industry heavyweights Silver Lake Resources and Saracen Minerals, Solly brings a rare mine-to-mill…

Researchers unveil industry-ready mining tech innovations

28 Apr, 2026
Researchers have unveiled four world-leading mining technologies ready for industry trials. Developed by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Integrated Operations for Complex Resources (IOCR), the technologies have advanced beyond research validation and are now seeking industry partners for pilot deployment and commercial collaboration. The innovations span key…

Premier Coal to cut jobs as coal‑generated electricity demand slumps

24 Apr, 2026
Russell Vale coal mine faces closure
Premier Coal, one of Western Australia’s two remaining coal mines, will slash production and cut up to 100 jobs due to waning demand for coal-fired power. The Chinese-owned company, which employs approximately 500 people, confirmed that the cuts are expected to initially target labour-hire and contractor positions, with management beginning…