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As the global energy transition accelerates, strategic critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, and tin have become foundational to the new energy industry — and a focal point of global supply chain competition and industrial cooperation. Africa, home to some of the world's most significant critical mineral reserves, is rapidly…
Oh Canada! Indigenous Trade and Growing Global Opportunities
At a time when middle powers are actively seeking to diversify and reinforce international partnerships, Indigenous trade offers a compelling pathway for resilience, shared prosperity and long-term business opportunities. Earlier this year, 10 Australian representatives from six Indigenous businesses travelled to Canada to strengthen relationships and explore renewed trade opportunities…
Queensland Mining Awards finalists announced
The countdown is on to the 2026 Queensland Mining Awards and the listing of 28 finalists has today been released, with entries from multinational companies right through to Mackay-based small businesses stepping into the spotlight. Winners of each of the 8 categories, plus the Queensland Mining Contractor of the Year,…
AusIMM to showcase Australian mining leadership across Latin America
AusIMM will deliver an Australian Mining Showcase in Chile and Peru from 2–12 June, strengthening international collaboration and showcasing Australian resources capability, expertise and leadership across two of the world’s leading mining jurisdictions. The Showcase will bring together senior industry leaders, technical experts and strategic partners for a program of…
Supply and SBS/NITV form landmark three-year strategic partnership to champion Indigenous business sector
As part of the partnership, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), together with National Indigenous Television (NITV), will become the exclusive Media Partner for Connect - Australia’s largest and longest-running business event dedicated to the Indigenous business sector. The announcement comes at a time of continued growth and economic impact for Aboriginal…
Supply Nation’s Supplier Diversity Awards 2026 finalists announced
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses continue to drive significant economic change, with members recording more than $5.83 billion in procurement spend with Supply Nation indigenous-owned verified businesses during the 2024–25 financial year. The milestone highlights the growing strength and influence of the Indigenous business sector and marks a significant…
Day 1 – GRX26 workshops deliver practical insights on Australia’s global competitiveness
Day one of the Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX26) has set a strong tone for the week ahead, with a full day of hands‑on workshops tackling what it will take for Australian mining and METS to compete globally in the critical era. Workshop topics ranged from human-centred sessions on mine…
Global mining leaders arrive in Perth as GRX26 kicks off a week of international collaboration and innovation
Perth is at the centre of global mining innovation this week, with international delegations, major mining companies and technology leaders arriving for the Global Resources Innovation Expo 2026 (GRX26), hosted by leading peak bodies Austmine and AusIMM. GRX26 has welcomed senior delegations from critical strategic markets including Chile, Peru, Canada,…

















