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  • GMV Minerals secures federal drill permits

    29 Oct, 2026

    South Australian reforms to accelerate exploration permitting process

    South Australia is making it easier for mining companies to start drilling earlier, with a major reform to its mineral exploration permitting processes designed to cut administrative delay, reduce costs, and ge... more

  • Critical minerals surge sparks supercycle debate

    29 Oct, 2026

    Australia releases critical minerals prospectus with investment-ready projects

    The Australian government has launched Austrade’s largest Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus to date, highlighting 94 investment-ready projects to support global supply chains for clean energy, defence, ... more

  • 29 Oct, 2026

    Western Australia and France sign landmark critical minerals agreement

    Western Australia has forged deeper economic and industrial ties with France following the signing of a joint communique aimed at building more resilient critical minerals supply chains, boosting research and s... more

  • 29 Oct, 2026

    Alcoa operations face enhanced environmental safeguards

    The WA government has introduced a new Exemption Order for Alcoa of Australia and will shortly approve the company's 2025-2029 Mining and Management Program, placing tougher regulatory requirements on its opera... more

  • South Australian reforms to accelerate exploration permitting process
    29 Oct, 2026
  • Australia releases critical minerals prospectus with investment-ready projects
    29 Oct, 2026
  • Western Australia and France sign landmark critical minerals agreement
    29 Oct, 2026
  • Alcoa operations face enhanced environmental safeguards
    29 Oct, 2026

Victoria backs regional antimony processing with $750,000 in grants

15 Oct, 2026
Large silver–antimony anomaly identified in Utah
The Victorian government is helping regional businesses explore onshore antimony processing options, laying the groundwork for high-skilled jobs and increased investment across regional communities. Under the state’s Advancing Antimony Grants program, Kilmore-based explorer Southern Cross Gold and Ballarat-based technology supplier Gekko Systems will share more than AU$750,000 in funding. The…

Inquiry urges national overhaul of used tyres

15 Oct, 2026
A federal parliamentary inquiry has called for sweeping reform of how Australia manages its used tyres, tabling a report in Parliament today that sets out 12 recommendations. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science released When the Rubber Hits the Road after an inquiry chaired by…

WA’s exploration funding scheme to advance drilling programs

14 Oct, 2026
Western Australia unveils new seismic data to boost resources sector
Western Australia has disbursed AU$6.16 million in funding to advance drilling programs in some of the state’s most prospective and underexplored regions. A total of 40 projects across 36 applicants have secured co-funded drilling support in Round 34, the latest round of the state’s Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS). Copper features…

Victoria to establish resource royalties fund for regional infrastructure

13 Oct, 2026
Victorian government introduces new strategy for Latrobe Valley mine rehabilitation
The Victorian government has promised to establish a dedicated Royalties for the Regions fund, guaranteeing that every dollar collected from mineral royalties will be reinvested directly into regional healthcare, schools, and roads. Unveiled by Premier Ben Carroll, the policy aims to capture economic benefits ahead of an anticipated boom in…

EnergyAustralia water entitlement funds regional infrastructure

09 Oct, 2026
critical materials
All revenue raised from EnergyAustralia's water entitlement for the Yallourn coal mine will be invested in the Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund. Treasurer of Victoria Colin Brooks confirmed the commitment today, saying the money will be directed to local jobs, community projects and infrastructure across Gippsland. The decision follows the…