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Whether competing for investors, jockeying for recruitment or finding communications cut through, websites are an increasingly important touchpoint for Australian resource companies looking to make good first impressions. Digital marketing expert and PWD Managing Director Oli Woods says user experience is king for mining businesses trying to stand out from the crowd. Having recently worked with ASX-listed mining contractors NRW, Tiger Tasman Minerals and EV Metals Group to name a few, Mr Wood understands the niche of the industry and the challenges companies are facing. And with a reduction in the number of IPOs in Australia and markets tightening, Mr Wood recommended telling the most compelling messages early — especially investor audiences. “It’s a matter of telling target audiences what...

THE Federal Government has announced new financing measures for the rare earths and critical minerals sector – particularly those strategically important for defence end-use. Projects which boost our ability to extract and process critical minerals in Australia will be eligible for financial support through Export Finance Australia (EFA), including the Defence Export Facility. Projects will also have access dual funding through the EFA and the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), as well as a dedicated project facilitation office within the Department of Industry. Resources and Northern Australia Minister Matt Canavan said the financing options would secure the future of rare earth and critical mineral projects and would allow Australian companies to maximise access to existing government support to expedite new...

Image: Jwmcdonald81 BY REUBEN ADAMS THE QLD Supreme Court has taken the extraordinary step of freezing more than $200m of Clive Palmer’s assets, as Queensland Nickel liquidator PPB Advisory looks to recover millions of dollars allegedly owed by the mining magnate from the 2016 collapse of the refinery. On 25 May the Supreme Court granted an application by Queensland Nickel liquidators for freezing orders against Mr Palmer and several of his companies. In Mr Palmer’s case the value specified was $204,943,664.39, but other amounts were specified for the companies concerned. In its Summary of Judgement, the Court based its decision on its belief that Queensland Nickel liquidators had a good arguable case against Mr Palmer and the companies concerned.  Also,...