MCA: Mining tax and royalty payments declining

By Samantha Bawden

Monday, 20 July 2026

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Company tax and royalty revenue from the Australian minerals sector declined in FY24 and are expected to reduce further in coming years, according to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).

The MOU supports Metallium’s plan to develop a national network of e-waste processing facilities, strategically located near major e-waste collection hubs, rapidly expanding U.S. data centre industrial parks and regional industrial corridors with strong logistics and waste generation.

Industry to boost Queensland resources investment

Industry to boost Queensland resources investment

Industry to boost Queensland resources investment The Queensland Government has opened a targeted expression of interest (EOI) to gain industry input on the next tranche of resources exploration across the state. The EOI process will ask companies to nominate land for exploration in infill areas adjacent to existing coal and gas tenures to identify areas with resource development potential. Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dale Last says the Queensland Government is committed to attracting new investment in the state’s resources. “Maintaining a strong pipeline of exploration protects the future of Queensland’s resources sector, which returns billions...

Anglo American makes $7.5b copper agreement

Anglo American makes $7.5b copper agreement

Anglo American makes $7.5b copper agreement Anglo American and Codelco have entered into a definitive agreement to implement a joint mine plan for their adjacent copper operations, Los Bronces and Andina, in Chile. The joint mine plan has been developed to unlock an additional 2.7mt of copper production over a 21-year period by increasing annual production by 120,000tpa —predicted to generate a pre-tax net present value uplift of at least $7.5b . According to 2024 data, combined production of the projects ranks among the top ten copper mines globally...

Fortescue tech avoids nearly 200 incidents annually

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Fortescue tech avoids nearly 200 incidents annually

Fortescue has reported zero incidents of collision since it rolled out its Collision and Avoidance System (CAS) across its Pilbara operations in February this year.

Murchison gold project delivers first ore

Murchison gold project delivers first ore

Murchison gold project delivers first ore Meeka Metals (ASX: MEK) has announced that first ore has been mined from open pits at its Murchison gold project, located in the Murchison Gold Fields of WA, following processing plant expansion works at the site approaching completion. First ore was mined from the St Anne’s north open pit during April and a stockpile of ore are now being built up in preparation for the commissioning of the processing plant in June 2025. Open pit mining activities also began at the Turnberry Central site during April making it the second of five stage one high-grade oxide open...