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The Queensland government has announced the nine projects selected for funding under the inaugural round of the $2.8 million Women in Industry Grants program, designed to empower women to enter, succeed, and lead in traditionally male-dominated sectors. This initiative underscores the state government's commitment to improving women's economic security and…
Challenger Gold secures strategic investment and toll milling agreement
Challenger Gold Limited (ASX:CEL) has announced a significant milestone in its journey towards gold production, securing a $6.6 million private placement and a strategic toll milling agreement that will accelerate the development of its Hualilan Gold Project in Argentina. The company has entered into a binding term sheet for a…
Australia urged to embrace AI in mining to maintain critical minerals advantage
Australia risks losing its leading position in critical and rare minerals essential for clean energy technologies unless it fully embraces artificial intelligence (AI) in the mining sector, according to new research from Monash University and the University of Tasmania. In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers argue that AI…
Mining industry faces shifting landscape of risks and opportunities in 2025
The mining and metals sector is experiencing significant disruption as the energy transition continues to drive the leadership agenda, according to EY's top 10 business risks and opportunities survey for 2025. The survey reveals that industry leaders are grappling with the challenge of meeting mineral and metal demand while balancing…
Queensland launches $5m initiative to boost critical minerals exploration
The Queensland government has announced the opening of applications for the ninth round of the Collaborative Exploration Initiative (CEI), allocating $5 million in funding to discover new mineral deposits across the state. This latest round of the CEI aims to support explorers in their search for Queensland's next critical mineral…
Mining giants challenge Fair Work Commission’s multi-employer bargaining ruling
In a significant development for Australia's industrial relations landscape, three major mining companies have announced their intention to appeal a recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision mandating multi-employer bargaining. Whitehaven Coal, Peabody Energy, and Ulan Coal Mines, a subsidiary of Glencore, have filed a joint application to the Federal Court,…
Western Australia passes landmark legislation for dust disease compensation
Western Australia has taken a significant step forward in ensuring fair compensation for victims of dust-related diseases. The state parliament has passed groundbreaking legislation that will improve access to compensation for individuals diagnosed with diseases caused by exposure to asbestos or silica. The new law, known as the Civil Liability…
Australian industry welcomes new trade deal with UAE
In a move set to boost economic ties between Australia and the Middle East, the Australian government has successfully negotiated a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The deal, which marks Australia's first trade agreement in the region, has been met with enthusiasm from industry leaders. Innes…