June 27, 2023 New sinter technology could greatly reduce iron, steel making emissions Australia-based researchers have developed a new type of sinter that reduces the amount of coke consumed at sinter plants by about 23%.
June 27, 2023 Queensland pledges $164 million to expand critical minerals sector Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk estimates the mineral-producing regions in the state's north alone would be worth about A$500 billion.
June 27, 2023 Fortescue to ship first iron ore from Gabon by year-end It will mix ore from Belinga with output from its Australian mines to bring it closer in grade to that of rivals Rio Tinto, BHP and Vale.
June 26, 2023 BCI Minerals signs salt supply deal with Japanese trading house Itochu BCI will supply Itochu with a minimum of 3,600 kilotonnes of salt over five years from 2026.
June 26, 2023 Australia’s critical minerals industry needs quicker permits, not subsidies – BHP Queensland on Tuesday announced a new critical minerals development strategy to attract investment to the state.
June 26, 2023 AngloGold to build one of Australia’s largest renewable energy projects The wind and solar power plant will halve gas consumption at its Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.
June 26, 2023 Patriot Battery Metals rebuffs company sale report Australian media reported on Sunday that Patriot had appointed Macquarie Capital with the intention of putting itself up for sale.
June 23, 2023 BHP releases 2023-2027 Reconciliation Action Plan Plan was developed in partnership with representatives from Traditional Owner groups, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, organisations, communities and peak bodies across Australia.
June 23, 2023 Newcrest seeks to address gold mine air pollution after warning Newcrest was fined A$15,000 last August for failing to effectively mitigate dust pollution at Cadia.
June 22, 2023 Lithium producers warn global supplies may not meet electric vehicle demand Even if more lithium mines are built, there are not enough facilities to produce specialized types of the metal for batteries.
Key Chinese Rio Tinto shareholder backs Glencore bid to gain copper access Chinalco is already in talks with authorities and is expected to back the ambitious tie-up, Bloomberg sources said. January 19, 2026 | 07:36 am
