Australian mining news

The Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX26, Perth, 5–7 May) has released its inaugural programme, featuring eight plenary keynotes, 30-plus speakers, and three days of content built around a single principle: where innovation meets implementation.

RCT – Powered by Epiroc’s AutoNav Tele is enhancing narrow vein mining at the Vertex-operated Reward Gold Mine site at Hill End, Australia.

Victory Metals Limited has announced that Curtin University and Victory have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Victory’s North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth (HREE) and Strategic Defence Metal project.

Jevons Robotics has announced an agreement with Newmont Australia to deliver an automated, packaged pre-split loading robotic solution designed to materially reduce exposure hours in highwall mining environments.

Luke Joyce, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Australia, reviews how real-time elemental analysis can be used to transform mineral recovery for smarter, safer, and more sustainable mining.

Ian Sanders, Global Mining & Metals Sector Leader at Deloitte Global, presents 10 trends across which mining companies, governments, technology firms, and communities could work more closely to help create lasting value in 2026.

Amid mounting pressure on global supply chains, TOMRA’s advanced sensor-based sorting technology is helping mining companies recover valuable resources once considered waste – extending mine life, boosting efficiency, and driving more sustainable critical mineral production.

Steve Davis, EarthDaily, explains that as mining projects grow more complex and scrutiny increases, remote sensing data and analytics are increasingly being used to manage risk across the project lifecycle .

Fortescue has commenced construction of its Nullagine Wind Project in the Pilbara, marking a major milestone in the company’s plan to reach its Real Zero target.

Midana Exploration Pty Ltd (Hancock) and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) representatives attended a Round 9 licence award ceremony held during the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh on 14 January 2026.