Australian mining news

The Federal Government’s critical minerals strategy demonstrates the job and investment benefits delivered by Australia’s minerals industry.

Currently, there are more than 1300 vacancies advertised in resources, mining and energy across Queensland with more vacancies on the horizon.

Joint venture partners BHP and Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd have confirmed completion of the sale of the Gregory Crinum Mine in central Queensland to Sojitz Corporation for AUS$100 million.

Queensland Resources Council has secured assurance on its bauxite royalties but is concerned on legal challenge block.

The Minerals Council of Australia has welcomed the latest revenue forecasts by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science which highlights the continued importance of Australia’s mineral and energy commodity exports.

RCT has installed its autonomous technology on the Sandvik LH621i underground loader for a client Western Australia’s Goldfields.

Lynas Corporation has decided it will not engage with the terms outlined in Wesfarmers’ indicative and highly conditional proposal.

Australia’s short-list of projects for detailed consideration through the Underwriting New Generation Investment programme is a welcome start in ensuring the country’s electricity system is capable of delivering affordable power with lower emissions.

Wesfarmers has made a conditional, non-binding proposal to the Board of Lynas Corporation to acquire the company.

Arc Exploration Ltd is to expand into the copper industry with its planned acquisition of the Cue Copper Project.