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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Tickets now on sale for WA Mining 2026
Following a record-breaking 2025 event, tickets are now on sale for the 2026 WA Mining Conference & Exhibition (WA Mining).
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Brandon Craig unveiled as BHP CEO
Brandon Craig will become BHP chief executive officer and a director of BHP Group limited on 1 July 2026, taking over from Mike Henry.
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Swinburne joins $53m venture to advance critical minerals processing
Swinburne University of Technology has joined a new Cooperative Research Centre aimed at strengthening Australia’s critical minerals processing capabilities, following a $53 million Federal Government investment.
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Women in resources set to receive significant backing
The Queensland Government has committed $500,000 to a pilot training initiative aimed at increasing the participation of women in higher-skilled roles across the state’s resources sector.
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Queensland opens resource exploration areas
The Queensland Government has opened 18 new areas for resource exploration as part of efforts to secure future supplies of energy and critical minerals.
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Phosphate Hill sale boosts industry
A binding agreement to sell the Phosphate Hill fertiliser operation has been welcomed by the Queensland Government as a positive signal for industry confidence and regional jobs in North-West Queensland.
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