Author: Samantha Bawden

Critical battery breakthrough at Curtin

Critical battery breakthrough at Curtin

Critical battery breakthrough at Curtin A game-changing technology delivering greener and faster production of a critical battery material has been awarded at the 2025 Curtinnovation Awards. The winner of the events major prize, the Griffith Hack Overall category, was the Curtin Carbon Group for RapidGraphite which uses a new method to create synthetic graphite — a key component of lithium-ion batteries. The technology uses catalytic processing and renewable waste carbon such as woodchips, agricultural waste or even plastics to sustainably produce high-performance graphite without conventional mining or energy-intensive refining. Curtin University...

2025 AREEA Industry Awards honours trailblazers

2025 AREEA Industry Awards honours trailblazers

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...

McArthur River’s historic heritage agreement

McArthur River’s historic heritage agreement

McArthur River's historic heritage agreement Glencore has signed a cultural heritage management agreement with the Gudanji Yanyuwa Garrwa Marra Aboriginal Corporation (GYGM). The agreement builds on a previous landmark cooperation agreement signed in April 2025 between McArthur River mine, in the Northern Territory, and the GYGM, cementing a shared commitment to recognise, respect and manage cultural heritage ensuring culture and mining can coexist responsibly. GYGM executive officer Nicholas Fitzpatricks says since the mine started 30 years ago, the GYGM...

China’s energy industries thrive under pressure

China’s energy industries thrive under pressure

China’s energy industries thrive under pressure Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that China’s stringent environmental regulations could potentially be enhancing productivity in the new energy sector. A report released in collaboration between ECU and Harbin University of Science and Technology, Environmental regulation and firm productivity: evidence from China’s new energy industry, investigated the new energy industry, a strategic industry for China, and the mechanisms through which environmental policies could affect productivity at a firm level. According to the report, China has seen unprecedented economic development since the launch...

AusIMM leading conferences next week

AusIMM leading conferences next week

AusIMM leading conferences next week AusIMM, the peak body and trusted voice for resources professionals, will make Perth the centre for knowledge sharing and professional development next week when it hosts the Critical Minerals Conference, New Leaders Summit and co-hosts CRIRSCO Minerals Reporting Colloquium. More than 1,000 delegates will participate in the events commencing September 2. The week will showcase AusIMM’s unique role to lead conversations on the future of the sector, share the latest knowledge and promote professional excellence. Taking the critical minerals conversation to new heights From September 2-4 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC), 700 delegates from 20 countries will explore...

CTTW2025 highlights innovation and global partnerships

CTTW2025 highlights innovation and global partnerships

CTTW2025 highlights innovation and global partnerships Copper to the World 2025 concluded yesterday after two full days of discussion, insight and collaboration, bringing together global leaders to address the critical role of copper in powering the future. BHP (ASX: BHP) copper South Australia asset president Anna Wiley highlighted the company’s historical and ongoing significance in the state and its central role in the global copper industry. She outlined major projects underway across South Australia and reinforced BHP’s commitment to sustainability, with a focus on reducing emissions, investing in renewable energy and advancing long-term water solutions to support future growth. The South Australia Energy and Mining Department...

AEGC2025 program and keynotes announced

AEGC2025 program and keynotes announced

AEGC2025 program and keynotes announced The Australasian Exploration Geoscience Conference (AEGC2025) brings together global leaders and innovators across exploration, energy, geophysics and sustainability. Under the theme Exploring innovation for a sustainable future, AEGC2025 will present the latest technical insights and practical applications shaping the resources industry now and into the future. With the event just weeks away, there’s still an opportunity to register across multiple categories, including student, member and day passes, making it accessible for professionals at all stages of their careers. Conference Registration https://2025.aegc.com.au/registration/ Download the PDF Program https://2025.aegc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250821_AEGC-2025-Program-Outline.pdf AEGC Networking Breakfast – Direct Booking Link: https://2025.aegc.com.au/networking-breakfast/ Program snapshot:...

QME2026

The Simandou project is divided into four blocks. Rio holds rights to blocks 3 and 4 through Rio Tinto SimFer — a joint venture with the Government of Guinea and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH).

Rio overhauls operations and executive team

Rio overhauls operations and executive team Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) is strategically reviewing its portfolio and undergoing major operational reform that will see two senior executives exit the company. The company is consolidating its product group into three divisions — iron ore, aluminium and lithium, and copper — to maximise competitive advantage and growth potential while still benefiting from a diverse portfolio. The company’s borates and iron and titanium businesses — spanning across Canada, Africa and the US — are being reviewed by the chief commercial officer following two consecutive cash flow negative years from Rio’s minerals division. Rio Tinto chief...

Innovation takes centre stage at CTTW2025

Innovation takes centre stage at CTTW2025

Innovation takes centre stage at CTTW2025 Innovation took the spotlight as delegates gathered for Innovation Hour, a highlight of the Copper to the World 2025 program hosted by Austmine on behalf of the South Australia Government. Sponsored by Fleet Space Technologies, the session showcased the cutting-edge ideas that will shape the future of copper mining and processing. Six finalists across two categories, Deep Copper Mining and Smart Copper Processing, presented breakthrough solutions designed to tackle some of the industry’s toughest challenges. The judging panel, featuring BHP (ASX: BHP) copper South Australia head of technology Vicky Whiffin, Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) R&D chief advisor Saskia Duyvesteyn, Orion Industrial Ventures managing partner Mark Frayman,...

Perenti’s record $3.5b year

Perenti’s record $3.5b year

Perenti’s record $3.5b year Perenti has reported $333m in underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) and a 4% revenue increase for FY25. Underlying EBITDA rose 6%, lifting margins to 9.6%, while underlying net-profit after tax (NPAT) increased 8% to $178m and statutory NPAT rose 29% to $137.8m with a normalised free cash flow of $195m. Perenti chief executive and managing director Mark Norwell says the company is pleased to report another year of positive performance, achieving record revenue and EBITDA. “Perenti’s strengthened EBITDA margin demonstrates our commitment to financial discipline across the...

Grosvenor prepares to reopen

Grosvenor prepares to reopen

Grosvenor prepares to reopen Crews have begun underground inspections for the first stage of re-entry at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coal mine in Moranbah, Queensland. After receiving approval from Queensland’s safety regulator, the company has begun a staged and carefully managed re-entry process, following the successful completion of initial mine re-ventilation activities and key safety preparations in early August. Anglo American Grosvenor mine general manager Shane McDowall says about 50 crew members were on-site as part of staged deployments underground to gather information about infrastructure, ventilation devices and environmental conditions. ...