Australian mining news

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.

Researchers have delivered four world-leading mining technologies ready for industry trials, positioning partnering companies at the forefront of next-generation, data-driven mining.

Dual exposure to gold and tungsten has strengthened investor security amid market volatility caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to West Australian exploration company Rumble Resources.

Austmine and AusIMM have announced the six finalists for the Global Open Innovation Colab challenge, Critical Disruptors: From Discovery to Recovery, to be held at GRX26.

As global demand for mineral resources grows and operating constraints tighten, Glencore Technology offers the Jameson Cell – the flotation solution delivering greater performance and efficiency when the industry needs it most.

ABB has been awarded a contract to deliver gearless mill drive (GMD) and ring-geared mill drive (RMD) technology for Harmony’s Eva Copper Mine Project, a major new opencast copper mine in Queensland, Australia.

Orica has announced the launch of its next-generation GroundProbe geotechnical monitoring solution, designed to help mining operations improve safety, streamline deployment, and make faster, higher-confidence decisions.

The Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX26) has announced the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) as Endorsing Partner, further strengthening the event as a ‘by industry, for industry’ international showcase of Australia’s mining and METS sector.

Rio Tinto's iron ore port operations have resumed after Tropical Cyclone Narelle passed over Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Rio Tinto’s development of its replacement mines in the Pilbara has increased its spend with Western Australian suppliers to a record AUS$12.1 billion in 2025, AUS$1.8 billion more than the prior year.