Australia vies for global critical minerals investment

By Samantha Bawden

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

NewsPolitics & Regulation

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has launched the new Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus as she gears up to hold talks with the US in Washington this week.

The MOU supports Metallium’s plan to develop a national network of e-waste processing facilities, strategically located near major e-waste collection hubs, rapidly expanding U.S. data centre industrial parks and regional industrial corridors with strong logistics and waste generation.

Billion-dollar copper project to deliver local benefits

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Billion-dollar copper project to deliver local benefits

The Queensland Government has declared the proposed $2.3b Eva copper mine a large resource project under the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017.

Fortescue makes moves in Gabon, delivers record iron ore output

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Fortescue makes moves in Gabon, delivers record iron ore output

Despite an increase in operating costs, Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has delivered record iron ore shipments and landed within production guidance for Q2 FY26.

WA tradie claims global podium finish

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WA tradie claims global podium finish

WesTrac field service technician Leon Archibald was crowned runner-up in the Caterpillar Global Dealership Technician Challenge in the US.

Queensland unlocks northwest mining opportunities

Queensland unlocks northwest mining opportunities

Queensland unlocks northwest mining opportunities The Queensland Government has announced a series of incentives aimed at pushing growth and investment across mining and freight sectors. The new incentives aim to cut rail access charges for emerging rock phosphate producers and simultaneously increase freight volumes and support new entrants in the market. Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dale Last says that the initiative will deliver real outcomes for the region. “We want to see mines opening, not closing,” he said. “That’s why we’re incentivising phosphate on the Mount Isa rail line, to take the pressure off new...