MCA warns modern slavery reforms could squeeze small suppliers

By Emily Coles

Wednesday, 7 October 2026

NewsPolitics & Regulation

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) does not support the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the Modern Slavery Act 2018, including the corporate failure-to-prevent offence, arguing it would increase compliance costs without improving worker protection.

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.

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Weir launches next-generation WARMAN circuit pump

Weir has launched the WARMAN MCR²mill circuit pump, the latest evolution of its WARMAN mill circuit pumping technology.

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Pipe blast leaves Queensland worker critically injured

A worker has been seriously injured following an incident at Sojitz Blue's Crinum underground mine in Queensland.

As part of the extension of government support, Nyrstar will participate in a Joint Review in the coming months which will provide governments with a clear, shared framework to determine the long-term pathway for these sites.

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Governments invest extra $105m into Nyrstar smelters

The Federal, Tasmanian and South Australian Governments will provide a further $105m to support Nyrstar’s Port Pirie and Hobart smelters while the company progresses a key feasibility study.

Liontown banks $137m alongside record development

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Liontown banks $137m alongside record development

Liontown (ASX: LTR) is one step closer to achieving its ore mining run-rate target after achieving a record 3316m of underground development during Q4.