Australia signs landmark free trade agreement with EU

BHP greenlights $1.4b Port Hedland investment BHP (ASX: BHP) is advancing its port debottlenecking project 2 (PDP2) as part of major strategic investment in Port Hedland’s infrastructure to support surrounding operations.   The investment will enhance operational resilience and efficiency with the installation of a sixth car dumper (CD6) as well as additional conveyors and supporting infrastructure to support WA Iron Ore’s (WAIO) production target of 305mtpa.  Port Hedland is one of the largest iron ore loading ports in the world and the largest in Australia, making it critical to mining operations not just in WA but globally. The ports are linked to...

The Copper Advantage: Powering the Future As the world transitions to cleaner energy systems and greener economies, few materials are more essential than copper. Its unmatched conductivity, durability and recyclability make it a foundational resource for everything from EVs and wind turbines to data centres and digital infrastructure. But while global demand for copper continues to climb, accessing and processing the metal efficiently, sustainably and at scale is becoming more complex. Ageing deposits, environmental expectations and the urgency of decarbonisation all place pressure on the industry to innovate — and fast. That’s where Copper to the World 2025 steps in. Returning to Adelaide from 26–27 August, this year’s event, hosted by Austmine on...

2025 AREEA Industry Awards honours trailblazers The resources, mining and energy sector’s most innovative businesses and individuals have been celebrated at the 2025 AREEA Industry Awards last week.  Announced at AREEA’s Gala Dinner events in Brisbane and Perth, the annual Industry Awards recognise outstanding workplace achievements across wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, innovation and leadership.  AREEA chief executive Steve Knott says the winners reflected the sector’s ability to adapt, innovate and lead through transformative times.  “Our industry continues...

South Australia is on the verge of a ‘once-in-a-generation’ economic growth opportunity, underpinned by affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity, according to a report by ElectraNet.