BHP takes ‘same job, same pay’ fight to High Court

New funding backs Whyalla workers The Federal and South Australia Governments have allocated a further $275m in funding to continue operation of the Whyalla Steelworks as it transitions to new ownership. The funding will facilitate continued safe operations, pay wages and suppliers and undertake critical works to strengthen the steelworks positions as a viable long-term asset for a new owner. Whyalla Steelworks is one of the state’s most strategically important employers and a key part of Australia’s manufacturing capability. The additional funding follows the formal...

Seeking the Next Big Idea: Pitch at Innovation Hour, Copper to the World 2025 As demand for copper surges to support electrification, renewables and decarbonisation, the copper industry must respond with new levels of agility, efficiency and environmental responsibility. Unlocking new supply will require innovative solutions that go beyond incremental improvements, we need to mine deeper, process smarter and operate more sustainably across the entire value chain. In response to these challenges, Austmine is inviting innovators, technology providers and solutions developers to take the stage at Innovation Hour, held as part of Copper to the World 2025 in Adelaide. Austmine chief executive Christine Gibbs Stewart says Innovation Hour gives the conference the opportunity...

MinRes drives economic empowerment for Indigenous communities Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) is engaging and empowering Indigenous communities with its Onslow iron project. The project, located in WA’s Pilbara region, holds Traditional Owner-led businesses at its heart. MinRes has attributed the success of the project, following the increase of production to 35mt annually, to the support of deep partnerships with local Indigenous suppliers. These partnerships not only provide the project with critical services but shape its legacy through job-creation, long-term capability-building and economic empowerment. MinRes is setting the standard for the resource sector to encourage generational change in...

Colours of our Country celebrates 20 years  The Colours of our Country exhibition, exhibited by Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) to showcases the work of Aboriginal artists from across the Pilbara, returns to Perth on September 15-26.  This year’s exhibition features 124 artworks by 43 artists, with each piece reflecting a deep connection to country, culture and community.   The Perth exhibition comes after Colours of our Country reached new audiences after it travelled to London for the first time in July and was showcased...