Queensland Government launches $4m critical mineral survey

Glencore has opened applications for its 2027 graduate program which offers university graduates the opportunity to launch their careers with the leading resources company.

Innovators break records for WAIOTY 2025 The 2025 WA Innovators of the Year (WAIOTY) Awards program has seen a record number of applications. A total of 91 applications were received across five of the program's categories, representing a broad range of industries and ideas and showcasing the strength and diversity of the local innovation ecosystem. The WAIOTY program, first launched in 2006, continues to support WA startups, entrepreneurs and SMEs by profiling their work, building credibility and connecting them to commercialisation, funding and training opportunities. A total of 24 finalists have been selected by independent evaluation panels including six finalists each from the Rio...

Australia’s largest aluminium smelter faces closure Tomago Aluminium has started consulting more than 1000 workers at its Tomago aluminium smelter in NSW as changing operating economics potentially affect the smelters viability. The Tomago Aluminium venture, controlled by Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO), has been working to identify an economically viable energy solution for when its existing electricity supply contract with AGL expires in December 2028. However, the venture has yet to identify a pathway that supports commercially sustainable operations. As the largest energy consumer in NSW, electricity currently accounts for more than 40% of Tomago Aluminium’s operating costs. Based on market proposals...

Electrical workers across BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Pilbara operations began protected industrial action this morning.