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  • IVG advances quest to become a critical minerals player

    22 May, 2026

    EU shortlists tungsten, rare earths for emergency stockpile

    The European Union has shortlisted tungsten, rare earths, and gallium for its inaugural joint stockpile of critical minerals, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The EU is already holding ad... more

  • BHP invests AU$944 million in community development in Western Australia

    22 May, 2026

    South Australia and BHP finalise agreement to streamline deposit expansions

    The South Australian government has finalised an agreement with mining giant BHP to support the state's copper sector, coinciding with a record-breaking AU$25.6 million monthly royalty payment from the Olympic ... more

  • 21 May, 2026

    Rio Tinto ships record eight billionth tonne of iron ore after 60 years of operations

    Rio Tinto has marked a milestone in Western Australia, celebrating the shipment of eight billion tonnes of iron ore from the Pilbara region. The achievement comes exactly 60 years after the company’s very ... more

  • 19 May, 2026

    Liberty Bay Bell smelter workers get two-week wage deal

    Workers at Tasmania’s only manganese smelter have been thrown a short-term lifeline, with the state and federal governments striking a deal to pay employee wages for another two weeks. The federal and Tasm... more

  • EU shortlists tungsten, rare earths for emergency stockpile
    22 May, 2026
  • South Australia and BHP finalise agreement to streamline deposit expansions
    22 May, 2026
  • Rio Tinto ships record eight billionth tonne of iron ore after 60 years of operations
    21 May, 2026
  • Liberty Bay Bell smelter workers get two-week wage deal
    19 May, 2026

Mount Isa transformation study to unlock long-term copper opportunities

19 May, 2026
Glencore’s Mount Isa smelter closure threatens Queensland economy
The Australian federal and Queensland governments have taken the next step towards securing a long-term future for North West Queensland’s copper industry, with the Mount Isa Transformation Study now underway. A consortium led by CRU International (Australia) Pty Ltd has been appointed to lead the comprehensive study. The group will…

Northern Territory overhauls mining and extractives industries

18 May, 2026
WA eases mining rules amid fuel crunch
The Northern Territory state government is delivering the most significant overhaul of the Territory’s mineral titles framework in more than 15 years, aiming to modernise and streamline the mining industry. The Mineral Titles Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 will reduce red tape, boost regulatory efficiency and provide greater certainty for investors…

Queensland passes legislation to safeguard resources workers

15 May, 2026
Australia’s critical minerals create regional jobs
The Queensland state government has passed legislation to safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of resource workers. The Resources Safety and Health Queensland and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 has passed through Parliament, delivering a direct response to the 2025 independent Johnston Review. That review, conducted by Professor Susan Johnston,…

Court orders Fortescue to pay $150M in record native title payout

15 May, 2026
Fortescue announces executive appointments and organisational restructuring
The Australian Federal Court has ordered Fortescue to pay the Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC more than AU$150 million in compensation after the mining giant dug up iron ore from the traditional owners’ land without their consent. The court determined that Fortescue is liable to pay AU$150 million for cultural…

CSIRO receives $387M in additional funding in the 2026-27 Budget

13 May, 2026
Australia’s federal government will invest an additional AU$387.4 million in the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to support the agency’s sustainability. The funding boost will also provide much-needed stability for CSIRO’s scientific workforce. The investment comes on top of CSIRO’s existing annual appropriation of approximately AU$1 billion, signal-marking…

Australia’s Federal Budget provides support and certainty for mining sector

13 May, 2026
Queensland deal to secure 1,000 mining jobs
The Australian federal government has delivered a multi-billion-dollar boost to the nation’s mining and metals sector to secure long-term economic resilience and support the net-zero transition. The government has committed to leaving mining tax settings unchanged, providing much-needed fiscal certainty for the mining sector. The government also earmarked substantial investments…

Australian-first facility to back domestic critical minerals refining

13 May, 2026
The Australian federal government has opened a new critical minerals facility in Sydney to support the push to refine more minerals in the country. The new installations at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) in Lucas Heights are designed to shift Australia from being a raw exporter to…