1+ hour, 14+ min ago   (329+ words) Why are critical minerals suddenly at the centre of global politics? Every electric vehicle, wind turbine, solar panel, smart phone; they all depend on minerals extracted from the earth. As countries accelerate the transition to clean (non-fossil fuel) energy, demand…...

9+ hour, 30+ min ago   (1160+ words) The sand used to build cities, roads and other infrastructure is being removed from many rivers faster than nature can replace it, according to a global review led by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). The authors said…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (222+ words) Tasmanian Government gives up on Liberty Bell Bay Despite a new deal being in reaching distance, the Tasmanian Government has clearly given up on the workers set to lose their jobs at Liberty Bell Bay. The Federal Government has indicated…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (549+ words) Company tax and royalty revenue from the Australian minerals sector in 2023-24 remained strong but fell from record 2022-23 tax and royalty payments because of lower commodity prices and higher operating costs. A new report by EY-Parthenon for the Minerals Council of…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (294+ words) Topic: damaging industrial action in WA's Pilbara region; potential impact on the Australian iron ore industry JAMIE BURNETT: All right. As I said, we have been talking about this for days and for weeks as well. It's significant. BHP workers…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (757+ words) Mirage News In an increasingly complex geopolitical environment, critical minerals have moved to the forefront of countries' energy, economic and national security agendas - leading to increased attention to supply chain diversification and resilience. Yet as risks continue to proliferate, even…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (471+ words) The Crisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy and investing nearly $346,000 in the McKinlay Shire Council's Julia Creek Western Suburb Planning Project, as Queensland's critical minerals industry booms. Along with funding from the Crisafulli Government's Scheme Supply…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (177+ words) Port Hedland is the world's largest bulk export port. A full shutdown has been estimated to cost BHP up to $120 million in lost revenue per day. Workers at Port Hedland are represented by the Electrical Trades Union WA, the Australian…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (954+ words) The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments and Muswellbrook and Lake Macquarie councils are working together to secure the future of the Hunter, with new plans set to unlock more than 7,000 jobs as part of the region's shift from coal into…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (323+ words) Today's signing of agreements between Australia and India to supply more of our critical minerals and uranium sends a clear and strong message that Australian minerals have great strategic importance for our trading partners. Increasing exports of Australian critical minerals…...