Author: Samantha Bawden

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.

Liebherr’s proven performance in the Pilbara

Liebherr’s proven performance in the Pilbara

Liebherr’s T 264 mining trucks are proving their reliability in one of WA’s most demanding environments, with a fleet now working at a Thiess-operated site in the Pilbara.

Mining drives doubling electricity demand in South Australia

Mining drives doubling electricity demand in South Australia

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.

Rio backs Lifeline WA with $1.8m boost

Rio backs Lifeline WA with $1.8m boost

Lifeline WA and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) have entered a new four year partnership to support the hundreds of Western Australian volunteers who answer calls from people in crisis.

WA resources sector award nominations now open

WA resources sector award nominations now open

The WA Government has opened nominations for the 2026 Resource Sector Awards for Excellence.

Energy market shock expected to drive inflation

Energy market shock expected to drive inflation

Australia’s economic outlook has shifted following escalation of conflict in the Middle East as rising energy costs are expected to push inflation higher than previously forecast, according to Commonwealth Bank economists.

Albanese cuts fuel excise in half

Albanese cuts fuel excise in half

The Federal Government is halving fuel excise costs by more than $.26/L for three months to deliver immediate fuel relief to households and industry.

Rio’s iron ore production resilient despite cyclone

Rio’s iron ore production resilient despite cyclone

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has reported its iron ore port operations have resumed after Tropical Cyclone Narelle passed over WA’s Pilbara region.

Sandvik awarded major order from Byrnecut

Sandvik awarded major order from Byrnecut

Sandvik has received five AutoMine orders from Byrnecut, the world’s largest underground mining contractor, for operations across Australia and Namibia.

WA resources sector spend hits record high

WA resources sector spend hits record high

The WA resources sector reported a record $166b spend in 2025 —the equivalent of $454m every day — according to the Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) WA’s latest economic contribution survey.