Author: Samantha Bawden

WA’s next generation of mining safety leaders gets boost

WA’s next generation of mining safety leaders gets boost

The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre at Edith Cowan University (ECU), with support from the WA Government, is offering a number of fully funded scholarships for the Graduate Certificate of Leadership in Mining Workplace Safety.

US steps closer to leading global deep sea mining industry

US steps closer to leading global deep sea mining industry

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has consolidated its previously fragmented permitting process to streamline deep sea mining approvals in the US.

Deloitte: Australia’s mining industry ‘in the eye of the storm’

Deloitte: Australia’s mining industry ‘in the eye of the storm’

The mining industry is at a critical crossroads — produce more while decreasing spend, using less and working faster.

Coal slumps to record low as renewables supply majority of NEM power

Coal slumps to record low as renewables supply majority of NEM power

Coal-fired generation for the National Electricity Market (NEM) fell to an all-time quarterly low, down 4.6% year-on-year, as renewables account for a record 52.4% of total energy needs during Q4 CY25.

MinRes reassesses mothballed lithium mine

MinRes reassesses mothballed lithium mine

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) reported increased lithium production during Q2 FY26, confirming its Bald Hill lithium operations may have hopes of resurrecting as prices rebound.

Sandvik secures multi-million-dollar contract with Evolution

Sandvik secures multi-million-dollar contract with Evolution

Sandvik has received a major underground equipment order for deployment at Evolution Mining’s (ASX: EVN) Cowal gold operations in NSW.

Brownfield expansion overtakes greenfield development

Brownfield expansion overtakes greenfield development

Brownfield development has intensified in recent years and — despite global mineral demand rising faster than supply growth — new mine commissioning has slowed.

BHP takes ‘same job, same pay’ fight to High Court

BHP takes ‘same job, same pay’ fight to High Court

BHP (ASX: BHP) is escalating its ‘same job, same pay’ case against the Mining and Energy Union to the High Court after the Federal Court dismissed the case in December.

China-Australia steel dilemma reaches boiling point

China-Australia steel dilemma reaches boiling point

China has warned the Federal Government that imposing tariffs or quotas on steel imports could damage Australia’s iron ore industry.

Fortescue makes moves in Gabon, delivers record iron ore output

Fortescue makes moves in Gabon, delivers record iron ore output

Despite an increase in operating costs, Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has delivered record iron ore shipments and landed within production guidance for Q2 FY26.

Rio beats estimates despite China pressure

Rio beats estimates despite China pressure

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) reported record iron ore and copper production during Q4 CY25 — a successful first quarter for recently ascended chief executive Simon Trott.