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What does the Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve mean for Australian mining?
22+ hour, 49+ min ago (264+ words) By'establishing'a national strategic reserve for commodities such as antimony, gallium and rare earth elements, the legislation is designed to bolster supply chain security, support domestic processing, and encourage investment in the local mining sector.' The legislation empowers the'Government to secure,…...
Sitting pretty
23+ hour, 30+ min ago (858+ words) Black Duck's products are built for'rugged Australian conditions. (Image: Black Duck) Black Duck's Australian-made seat covers protect mining fleet interiors from harsh conditions, keeping drivers comfortable and maximising vehicle resale value. In fleet management, the highest hidden cost is often…...
Elphinstone E15 combines ingenuity with proven Cat power
23+ hour, 10+ min ago (1021+ words) Approximately 75 per cent of the E15 shares DNA with proven Caterpillar products, simplifying maintenance and logistics. Images: Elphinstone In underground mining, productivity and safety depend on the reliability of the fleet. For a ground support leader like Jetcrete, every hour a…...
Regional mining’s ‘invaluable platform’
23+ hour, 51+ min ago (544+ words) Over 5000 visitors flocked to more than 300 exhibitors at the last edition of QME. (Image: PCM Events) When the'Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) will return to the Mackay Showgrounds from July 2123'it will be'with an expanded footprint and renewed focus…...
Why Australian mining is 'open for business' with new EU trade deal
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (315+ words) Waving flags of the EU and Australia A new trade deal with the European Union is reinforcing Australia's position as an open and competitive destination for mining investment. The Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (A-EUFTA) introduces targeted structural changes for…...
'More mining, not less' is the future: Minister
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (258+ words) Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King. (Image: PCM Events) The Federal Government has outlined a strategic framework for the domestic resources sector, linking the extraction of critical minerals to national and international security. Our deposits of both traditional commodities " such as…...
Metal Logic hits 'critical milestone' with Pilbara expansion
2+ week, 6+ day ago (469+ words) Metal Logic has secured approximately 1000 hectares of tenements in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to establish an industrial-scale processing hub. The site is located within 20 kilometres of major rail corridors operated by BHP, Roy Hill and Fortescue, which transport…...
Protecting the Pilbara: Rio's billion-dollar water security JV
4+ week, 1+ day ago (401+ words) The Pilbara is described as "the economic powerhouse of the nation. Image: Pilbara Ports A $1.1 billion initiative by the Western Australian Government and Rio Tinto aims to enhance long-term water resilience in the vital Pilbara region. "Western Australia has the…...
Onslow ramp-up lifts CSI to milestone half
4+ week, 1+ day ago (302+ words) A massive boost in production at the Onslow Iron project and a suite of external contracts have driven Mineral Resources (MinRes) subsidiary CSI Mining Services to record first-half results for the 202526 financial year (FY26). The mining services contractor processed 166 million tonnes…...
Australia expands critical minerals firepower: Report
4+ week, 1+ day ago (185+ words) Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King. (Image: PCM Events) Australia's Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King said the data demonstrates the health and geological wealth of the domestic mining industry. "Australia's diverse geology and abundant mineral resources continue to underpin our economic…...