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  • MinRes

    18 Sep, 2026

    Mining body backs government’s skilled migration policy

    The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has endorsed the federal government’s decision to prioritise skilled resource workers under its updated migration framework, praising the policy shift as a vital step t... more

  • WA invests in mental health research for mining industry

    18 Sep, 2026

    Basin Energy partners with James Cook University for critical minerals research

    Basin Energy Ltd. and James Cook University have entered into a collaborative research agreement to advance processing and extraction techniques for Basin’s Sybella-Barkly rare earth project in northwest Quee... more

  • AI

    18 Sep, 2026

    AI redrawing resources jobs, not deleting them, new AREEA study finds

    AI is actively reshaping roles across the Australian resources and energy sector rather than triggering widespread job losses, according to a major new industry report released by the Australian Resources and E... more

  • Mining jobs soar in WA amid talent gaps

    18 Sep, 2026

    Queensland introduces mining lease reforms to streamline approvals

    The Queensland government has introduced legislation to overhaul the state’s mining lease approval framework, introducing measures aimed at ending environmental lawfare and eliminating regulatory delays for r... more

  • Mining body backs government’s skilled migration policy
    18 Sep, 2026
  • Basin Energy partners with James Cook University for critical minerals research
    18 Sep, 2026
  • AI redrawing resources jobs, not deleting them, new AREEA study finds
    18 Sep, 2026
  • Queensland introduces mining lease reforms to streamline approvals
    18 Sep, 2026

RMIT breakthrough brings buoyant titanium to life

03 Sep, 2026
Australian engineers at RMIT University have developed a lightweight titanium material that floats in water even after suffering severe structural damage. The research, led by Dr Jordan Noronha at RMIT's Centre for Additive Manufacturing, was published this week in the journal Advanced Materials. The 3D-printed titanium lattice was created and…

Corporate watchdog clears MinRes and Chris Ellison over offshore tax probe

03 Sep, 2026
Tremaine and Carroll join MinRes board
Corporate regulator the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has dropped its investigation into Perth-based miner Mineral Resources Ltd. and its billionaire founder, Chris Ellison, confirming it will take no enforcement action or impose financial penalties. The decision brings an end to months of intense scrutiny for the iron ore…

Northern Territory mineral production hits record figures for FY26

01 Sep, 2026
Mining remains key to Northern Territory's economy
The Northern Territory’s mineral production value has reached a record-breaking $6.08 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, jumping 39.6 per cent from the previous year. The figures surpass the previous production record of $4.93 billion established in 2018-2019 and dwarf last financial year's $4.36 billion tally. The revenue increase significantly…

Queensland releases plan to address critical resources worker shortages

31 Aug, 2026
MinRes
The Queensland government has launched the Queensland Resources Workforce Plan, outlining a roadmap to address acute skill shortages and support the long-term growth of the state’s 81,000-strong resources sector. The blueprint delivers 29 practical, results-driven actions designed to align vocational skills and training with both traditional mining demands and emerging…

Queensland passes new laws to fast-track critical minerals projects

28 Aug, 2026
IVG advances quest to become a critical minerals player
Queensland has passed new legislation to supercharge its critical minerals sector, positioning the state to capture global investment while attempting to balance primary production with industrial expansion. The State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (2026) passed state parliament, providing new framework tools to…

WA to appeal $150M Fortescue-Yindjibarndi court decision

28 Aug, 2026
NSW companies convicted and fined for mining offences
The Western Australian government has filed a formal appeal against a Federal Court decision ordering Fortescue to pay a record AU$150.3 million in native title compensation to the Yindjibarndi people. The state’s legal challenge follows an earlier appeal by the Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation (YNAC), which expressed deep disappointment with…

New rules demand action beyond point surveys

26 Aug, 2026
WA invests in mental health research for mining industry
Mining companies across Australia are being urged to accelerate their approach to psychosocial risk management after the federal government confirmed it will retire the country's most widely used workplace psychosocial assessment platform, just months after strengthened workplace health and safety obligations took effect. Since 1 July, Australian organisations, including those…