Industry News

 

METS companies benefit from FTA with Peru The Australian minerals industry has access to new export markets and investment opportunities with the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA) now in force. read more »

RES and Standards Australia present at first MESCA briefing More than 70 representatives of mining and energy supply chain companies attending the first MESCA Project Briefing of the year in Brisbane on February 18. read more »

Peabody commits to coal despite North Goonyella sale Peabody Energy says it remains committed to coal mining in Australia, despite launching a sale process for a troubled Queensland asset that was once its most profitable mine. read more »

Federal backing for HELE coal power station in North Queensland THE Morrison Government has given its strongest backing yet for a new coal-fired power plant as it seeks to boost baseload reliability and support jobs in north Queensland. read more »

Billion-dollar gas deal supply hinges on Narrabri project approval A significant boost to NSW’s gas supply is being touted as a central plank of achieving a lower emissions economy. read more »

Eliwana project tips $1b into pockets of local suppliers read more »

Federal Government looks to lower risk for renewable energy projects read more »

Cost of hydrogen production tipped to halve in 10 years read more »

Renewables push into energy grid hits new high read more »

London debut for Wagners’ eco-friendly concrete read more »

METS grants up for grabs for Qld companies Queensland businesses looking to tap into the state’s $7 billion mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector through collaborative projects can apply for their share of $1.1 million. read more »

Australia No.1 exporter of LNG Australia has overtaken Qatar to become the world's top exporter of liquefied natural gas, shipping 77.5 million tonnes in 2019 with an export value of $49 billion as the fuel becomes increasingly important in the global energy mix. read more »

Social licence key challenge of the decade Amid growing global concerns for the environment and climate change, industry experts say social licence is a formative challenge Australian mining companies will need to overcome this next decade. read more »

Mitsui shows confidence in Australian investments Japanese conglomerate Mitsui is planning to spend another $3.5bn in expanding its operations in Australia, the latest in a wave of Japanese investment in Australia. read more »

Scholarships to address resources skill shortage A $2 million scholarship program to address a dire skills shortage in the resources sector has been announced in South Australia, in a bid to attract students to mining and petroleum careers. read more »

Snowtown wind farm purchase to re-energise region read more »

Austin Engineering innovation makes mines safer read more »

NRW Holdings acquires BGC Contracting read more »

BHP keen to forge better links with METS companies read more »

FMG eyes opportunities in hydrogen exporting read more »