Kingfisher extends high-grade mineralisation at Copper Blow

Tax incentives one piece of the puzzle The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME) welcomes the introduction to Parliament of the Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia Bill, which provides substantial incentives for critical minerals processing and hydrogen production. CME chief executive officer Rebecca Tomkinson says timely passage of the legislation would implement two key budget announcements from earlier this year aimed at capturing more investment to support strategic industries. “Australia’s resources, including our critical minerals, have a key role to play in the energy transition,”...

WA EPA prioritises critical minerals The WA Government has provided the independent Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) with its first ever Statement of Expectation to help drive new housing and clean energy projects across the State. The document — created as part of recently legislated changes to the Environmental Protection Act 1986 — was a key recommendation of the Vogel-McFerran Review and is intended to help the WA EPA better understand the WA Government's priorities. The statement highlights several strategic priorities, which...

Rio Tinto celebrates cultural stories with 19th Colours of our Country exhibition Art enthusiasts from WA and beyond are invited to experience the stories and culture of Pilbara Aboriginal artists at the annual Colours of our Country exhibition. Now in its 19th year, the exhibition will be held at the Central Park building in Perth, from Monday, September 16, to Friday, September 27. It will showcase a vibrant collection of 160 unique Aboriginal artworks from 43 artists. This year's line-up features independent artists and art centres across...

QLD passes new laws to protect resources worker safety Queensland Parliament has passed new laws to protect the health and safety of workers in Queensland’s mining industry. The newly passed Resources Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Bill addresses serious risks on mine sites and includes reforms of critical controls and the introduction of enforceable undertakings. Queensland Resources and Critical Minerals Minister Scott Stewart says resources workers’ safety is his primary focus. “The most important thing to come out of out of any workplace at the end of each shift is its workers, and that is why safety is...