Safe Work to introduce new exposure limit guidelines

Finalists for 2025 Industry Leaders & Awards Austmine and AusIMM have announced the finalists for the 2025 Industry Leaders & Awards, celebrating excellence across Australia’s world-leading mining and mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sectors. Winners will be announced on 21 May at the Industry Leaders & Awards Dinner held as part of the Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX25) in Brisbane. The annual awards highlight the achievements of individuals and organisations who are shaping the future of the resource sector, from driving forward innovation and operational excellence to expanding Australia’s global...

Glencore to supply Kwinana refinery Cobalt Blue (ASX: COB) has secured a contract for cobalt hydroxide feedstock supply from Glencore for Australia’s first ever cobalt refinery in WA. Under the terms of the contract, Glencore will supply Cobalt Blue up to 50% of the refinery’s feedstock requirements, a minimum of 3,750t, for a period of three years. Cobalt Blue chief executive Andrew Tong says the company is thrilled to formalise a relationship with Glencore. “Locking in at least 50% of Kwinana cobalt refinery's feedstock requirements is a significant step in derisking the project that brings us...

Alcoa to boost Australia’s gallium supply Alcoa (ASX: AAI) has confirmed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Japan Australia Gallium Associates (JAGA) to explore the feasibility of a gallium project in WA. The project will be co-located at one of Alcoa’s operating alumina refineries. Subject to further commercial agreements and regulatory approvals, Alcoa and JAGA are targeting a final investment decision (FID) by the end of 2025 with production targeted for 2026. Gallium is recognised as a critical mineral by Australia and the US. Japan has also identified the mineral as one of the 35 minerals important...