Author: Samantha Bawden

No quick fix for Australia’s energy crisis

No quick fix for Australia’s energy crisis

Several explorers, backed by the Queensland Government, are leveraging the current global fuel security crisis to push for development of the Taroom Trough, which the state says could become Australia's first new oil field since the 1970s.

Energy markets face months of disruption despite ceasefire

Energy markets face months of disruption despite ceasefire

Iran has agreed to allow conditional passage through the Strait of Hormuz under a two-week ceasefire with the US.

Sandvik launches new development drill rig

Sandvik launches new development drill rig

Sandvik has launched its next-generation automated development drill rig, the DD423i, which offers 34.5% more drilling coverage than legacy models.

Bellevue Gold posts record cash flow

Bellevue Gold posts record cash flow

Bellevue Gold (ASX: BGL) has delivered a record underlying free cash flow of $158m for Q3 FY26 after reporting increased mined and processed ore grades.

Middle East conflict threatens global aluminium supply

Middle East conflict threatens global aluminium supply

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is introducing new upside risks to the global aluminium market, extending the fallout beyond the existing impacts to oil and gas.

‘Pilbara Killer’ set to reshape iron ore market

‘Pilbara Killer’ set to reshape iron ore market

The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea is set to be the primary catalyst for long-term supply growth of seaborne iron ore as ramp-up begins, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Ausenco secures Hillside contract

Ausenco secures Hillside contract

Ausenco has been awarded the EPCM contract for Rex Minerals Hillside project in South Australia, about 150 km west of Adelaide.

‘Liberation Day’ now a multi-billion-dollar liability

‘Liberation Day’ now a multi-billion-dollar liability

Today marks one year since US President Donald Trump sent shockwaves across global economies with the imposition of the US Government’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.

Previous South32 executive to lead Perenti

Previous South32 executive to lead Perenti

Recent South32 (ASX: S32) chief operating officer Dr Vanessa Torres will succeed Mark Norwell as the managing director and chief executive of Perenti (ASX: PRN) this year.

Sugarbag Hill declared prescribed project

Sugarbag Hill declared prescribed project

The Queensland Government has declared the Sugarbag Hill project in north Queensland a prescribed project to fast-track delivery.

UQ ranked top five globally for mining engineering

UQ ranked top five globally for mining engineering

The University of Queensland (UQ) has been ranked 5th in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject for mineral and mining engineering.