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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

Workplace harassment persists despite long-standing reforms

12 May, 2026
New national data has highlighted persistent challenges in addressing workplace sexual harassment across Australia, with implications for high-risk sectors such as mining, where remote operations and male-dominated workforces can intensify cultural and safety issues. Research released by Diversity Council Australia (DCA) through its Inclusion@Work Index Insights 2025–2026 series shows that…

Northern Territory invests $4m to secure global investment

11 May, 2026
The Northern Territory government is investing $4 million aimed at strengthening the Territory’s position as an investment destination for sectors such as mining. The funding, to be rolled out over the next two years, is part of the government’s Year of Growth, Certainty and Security. It aims to ensure the…

Victoria appoints Karen Streckfuss as first female mining warden

08 May, 2026
Victoria has appointed experienced barrister and mediator Karen Streckfuss as the state’s new Mining Warden for a three-year term. The Mining Warden plays a critical role in Victoria’s mining framework, tasked with investigating and helping resolve disputes through mediation, conciliation and arbitration. The position also carries advisory responsibilities, including making…

BHP and Rio Tinto partner on push for safer tailings practices

08 May, 2026
A new industry collaboration between BHP and Rio Tinto is advancing efforts to improve the sustainability and safety of tailings management in the mining sector. The two companies have established a Tailings Management Consortium to develop and promote solutions aimed at enhancing tailings dewatering processes and reducing the environmental and…

Mining sector upholds Northern Territory budget

07 May, 2026
WA eases mining rules amid fuel crunch
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, Executive Director of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) Northern Australia. Delivered against a challenging backdrop of local flood disaster recovery and…

Stellar women celebrated at Victorian Women in Resources Awards

07 May, 2026
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 workplace inclusion. The awards seek to empower women in mining and encourage greater female participation across the state’s resources…

Australia and Japan strengthen partnership on energy and critical minerals

05 May, 2026
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 Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi both signed the Australia-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation, with both nations committed to…