North Queensland quartz project fast-tracked
A major quartz sand project in North Queensland is set to move through approvals more quickly, with the Queensland Government designating it a prescribed development.
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Queensland to streamline approvals for major resource projects
The Queensland State Government has established a new cross-agency approvals body to accelerate decision-making for major resource and critical minerals projects.
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Experience the ultimate mining showcase at QME 2026
The Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) is shaping up to be a must-attend event for those looking to get ahead in Queensland’s mining industry, with a strong speaker program offering expert analysis on the pivotal trends shaping the sector and strategic insights into the future of mining across the Bowen Basin and Queensland. This is the place to see, touch and experience the future of mining.
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WA Mining Conference & Exhibition 2026 returns with a powerful conference agenda
Western Australia’s mining sector is set to converge at the WA Mining Conference & Exhibition 2026 (WA Mining), returning to the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre on 16–17 September with a high-impact program designed to inspire, inform and drive the industry forward.
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McIlvenna Bay powers up as Foran advances mill commissioning
Foran Mining’s McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan has moved closer to production after the company reached two major milestones: energising its dedicated transmission line and advancing mill commissioning as overall construction reached 91 per cent completion.
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Green metals push could reshape Australia’s bulk export future
Australia’s iron ore sector could be positioned for a major shift as research into low-emissions steelmaking gathers pace, with CSIRO highlighting new pathways to process Pilbara ores in a decarbonised metals supply chain.
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Rio Tinto breaks record supplier spend
Rio Tinto has recorded its largest ever supplier spend, coming in at $19.7 billion.
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CSIRO trial uses agricultural waste to cut steelmaking emissions
The CSIRO has demonstrated that agricultural waste can be used to partially replace coal in steelmaking, marking a potential shift in how the carbon-intensive sector operates.
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Northwest copper project gains ‘large resource’ status
The Queensland Government has designated the proposed Eva Copper mine in the state’s northwest as a “large resource project,” in a move to shape local employment, procurement and improve productivity.
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Boral appoints Matt McKenzie as CEO
Boral has appointed Matt McKenzie as its next chief executive officer, with the leadership change to take effect from 1 April 2026. He will succeed Vik Bansal, who has led the company since 2022 and will transition to a director role on the SGH board.
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