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AREEA calls for workplace law modernisation

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AREEA calls for workplace law modernisation

The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA) is lobbying for the revision of structural flaws as part of the Federal Government’s national employment standards (NES) review.

Extension approved for Dartbrook mine

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Extension approved for Dartbrook mine

The NSW Government has approved a six-year extension to the Dartbrook coal mine in the Hunter Valley, allowing operations to continue until December 2033.

Pacific Islands may receive ‘less than a CEO’s annual income’ if deep sea mining goes ahead

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Pacific Islands may receive ‘less than a CEO’s annual income’ if deep sea mining goes ahead

For the US, controlling key resources is now almost indistinguishable from power projection.

Lynas makes rare earths comeback

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Lynas makes rare earths comeback

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) has reported its best first-half profit in three years as global demand for critical minerals surged and commodity prices remained elevated.

WA growing critical minerals connections

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WA growing critical minerals connections

A delegation of16 critical minerals companies and WA Government representatives will make their way to Canada and the US in March to strengthen strategic partnerships.

King backs historic Mount Lyell restart

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King backs historic Mount Lyell restart

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has backed the potential reopening of Tasmania’s Mount Lyell copper mine which has been under care and maintenance since 2014.

In the half, Fortescue entered into a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 64% of Alta Copper’s issued and outstanding common shares not already owned.

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Fortescue lifts profit on record first-half shipments

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has lifted its fully franked interim dividend to $.62/share after posting a strong first-half result, with record iron ore shipments, improved price realisations and lower unit costs driving higher earnings.

Copper overtakes iron ore as BHP’s breadwinner as China talks stall

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Copper overtakes iron ore as BHP’s breadwinner as China talks stall

BHP (ASX: BHP) is cashing in on the global clean energy transition with copper overtaking iron ore as the company’s biggest earner for the first time ever.

The expertise of geoscience professionals is a key enabler for governments, industry and community as they seek to capture new value across the minerals value chain.

AusIMM brings International Mining Geology Conference 2026 to Brisbane

AusIMM will host the International Mining Geology Conference 2026 on April 21–22, 2026 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together mining geology professionals, researchers and decision-makers from across the globe.

Alcoa modernises approvals with Federal Government

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Alcoa modernises approvals with Federal Government

Alcoa (ASX: AAI) will further modernise approvals frameworks for its WA mining activities as the Federal Government reforms its Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.

China’s renewable energy outpaces coal

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China’s renewable energy outpaces coal

For the first time since 2015, coal-fired power generation across China did not increase to help meet the country’s increasing power demand, according to Wood Mackenzie.