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Territory mineral exploration expenditure reaches eight year high

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released new data which shows that Territory mineral exploration expenditure in financial year 2018/19 was 21% higher than financial year 2017/18.

Sep 3, 2019

UGL secures $260m in new rail and mining services contracts

UGL, has been awarded new rail and mining services contracts across Australia, generating combined revenues of approximately $260 million.

Aug 8, 2019

Downer awarded $218 million in mining contract extensions

Downer announced it had been awarded two contract extensions with a combined value of $218 million.

Aug 7, 2019

Productivity Commission to review resources sector regulation

Streamlining regulation in the resources sector will be the focus of a 12-month review by the Productivity Commission.

Aug 5, 2019

Red tape removal a boost for resources projects, jobs

Australian Resources & Energy Group AMMA says tasking the Productivity Commission with reviewing and reducing unnecessary red-tape for resources project approvals is a significant step to enhancing the industry’s economic, employment and regional contributions.

Aug 5, 2019

Australian mining sets new trade record

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) trade data released confirms that Australia’s resources industry continues to underpin job creation and national economic growth.

Jul 11, 2019

Canavan welcomes surging iron ore, coal, LNG exports

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has welcomed surging exports of iron ore, coal and LNG in 2019.

Jul 10, 2019

Rex Minerals and OZ Minerals commit to sustainable development in South Australia

The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has welcomed Rex Minerals and OZ Minerals as signatories to the South Australian resources sector Code of Conduct. In signing up to the voluntary Code of Conduct, these companies have demonstrated their commitment to sustainable development…

Jul 8, 2019

Fortescue’s Eliwana development supports WA owned and Aboriginal businesses

Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) is pleased to announce that contracts to the value of A$330 million to date have been awarded to more than 250 Australian business entities as part of the Eliwana Mine and Rail development, of which 80 per cent are Western Australian…

Jul 5, 2019

Fortescue awards A$179 million in contracts to Aboriginal businesses

Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) has announced the award of two contracts to the value of A$179 million to Yindjibarndi businesses through the Company’s Billion Opportunities program. This represents the largest contracts awarded to 100 per cent owned Aboriginal businesses in Fortescue’s history.

Jun 25, 2019

GFG & Havilah Resources

GFG Alliance signed an agreement with Havilah Resources Limited in Whyalla, SA, with the intent to support the development of iron ore and copper concentrate in SA to potentially feed its planned landmark Next‐Gen 10 Mt steel plant and its copper smelter project in Whyalla.

Jun 14, 2019

Employer group welcomes green light for Adani Carmichael Project

The resources industry is pleased the Queensland Government has completed final approvals for Adani’s Carmichael Project, allowing the project to get underway and bring a wealth of employment and economic opportunities to Northern Australia.

Jun 13, 2019