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Mixed bag for Aussie commodities in evolving economy

Mixed bag for Aussie commodities in evolving economy

Global vehicle manufacturing, including China's need for raw materials for electric cars exported to the world, are driving iron ore and aluminium exports.

Mine rehabilitation presents 'immense' opportunities

Mine rehabilitation presents 'immense' opportunities

Mine rehabilitation presents 'immense' opportunities

Mine rehabilitation presents 'immense' opportunities

With hundreds of mines expected to close in coming decades, the rehabilitation process is expected to bring opportunities for First Nations communities.

Air-quality monitoring recommended for state's mines

Air-quality monitoring recommended for state's mines

Air-quality monitoring recommended for state's mines

Air-quality monitoring recommended for state's mines

Tougher penalties for firms found breaching environmental laws has been recommended by a report into heavy-metals mining in NSW.

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Tiwi Islanders call on NAB to stop investing in Santos

Tiwi Islanders call on NAB to stop investing in Santos

Tiwi Islanders want National Australia Bank to stop funding gas company Santos, which is trying to build the Barossa project off the NT coast.

Mining firm digs Australia's first electric excavator

Mining firm digs Australia's first electric excavator

An Australian mine has deployed the nation's first electric-powered excavator, created as part of a plan to decarbonise mining operations.

Nine dead, 15 injured after raid at Peru mine

Nine dead, 15 injured after raid at Peru mine

Nine people have been killed after a raid by a group of armed men in the Poderosa mine facilities in Peru.

Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy

Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy

China's massive shift in investment to meet and perhaps beat clean energy and emissions reduction targets could spur Australia towards cooperation not conflict.

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BHP nickel mine to trial 'air-to-rock' carbon trap

BHP nickel mine to trial 'air-to-rock' carbon trap

BHP nickel mine to trial 'air-to-rock' carbon trap

BHP nickel mine to trial 'air-to-rock' carbon trap

In a world-first pilot project, technology will be used to turn greenhouse gas emissions into rock at an Australian nickel mine.

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

Environmental groups are deeply worried about proposed laws they say will take national protections backwards and do little to stop new gas and coal mines.

Rinehart pushed father to 'breaking point', court told

Rinehart pushed father to 'breaking point', court told

Rinehart pushed father to 'breaking point', court told

Rinehart pushed father to 'breaking point', court told

A court battle over iron ore riches has been told billionaire Gina Rinehart's father Lang Hancock was concerned his daughter may "destroy" his life's work.

Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend

Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend

Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend

Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend

Fortescue Metals Group has received a "first strike" on executive pay as the iron ore miner unveiled plans to splash $1.1 billion on green hydrogen.

Rinehart children's closing court bid for mining riches

Rinehart children's closing court bid for mining riches

Rinehart children's closing court bid for mining riches

Rinehart children's closing court bid for mining riches

A court battle over iron ore riches has resumed, with billionaire Gina Rinehart's eldest children attending a hearing as their lawyer wraps up their case.

Peak union slams mining profits as workers struggle

Peak union slams mining profits as workers struggle

Peak union slams mining profits as workers struggle

Peak union slams mining profits as workers struggle

Mining profits have jumped nearly 200 per cent in a decade while workers' wages have gone backwards, Australian Council of Trade Unions research shows.

'Success not assured' for Aussies in clean energy race

'Success not assured' for Aussies in clean energy race

'Success not assured' for Aussies in clean energy race

'Success not assured' for Aussies in clean energy race

Australia's economic engine room is facing a moment of truth as rival mining nations go all out to win the clean energy minerals race, BHP warns.

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Battery economy: From 'dig-and-ship' to 'mine-and-make'

Some $2 billion in capital and other sweeteners could turn Australia from the world's quarry into a "mine-and-make''nation driving the battery supply chain.

Mineral Resources 'well-placed' for significant growth

Mid-tier mining company Mineral Resources has warned a move into downstream processing of battery minerals is "likely uneconomic" without government assistance.

Offshore carbon capture next frontier of 'ocean abuse'

As leaders prepare for climate talks, researchers warn against relying on storing greenhouse gas emissions in depleted wells under already fragile oceans.

Energy minister confident in NT gas after setbacks

The Northern Territory Energy and Mining Minister Nicole Manison says she is still confident in the industry after a tough two weeks.

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'Dark cloud' warnings over Queensland resources tax

The resources industry has pumped a record $116.8 billion into Queensland’s economy but the state government has been warned it could lose investors.

Tech hub coins 'second brain' as world depends on code

Programmers need a "second brain" to write code faster to keep up with consumer demands in an economy that's dependent on software for most everyday activities.

Lithium developer 'roughly on track' despite bushfires

An Aussie lithium developer in Canada's mineral-rich James Bay is determined to supply North American car makers, despite forest fires and a market slump.

Investors demand details in sector plans for transition

Australia needs investment-grade climate policy to guide the nation's top industries through a critical phase of decarbonisation, investors say.

Electric utes, vans and trucks to drive emissions down

Commercial electric vehicles present a $110 billion opportunity to decarbonise Australian industry and employ a new generation of workers, a think tank says.

High-purity silicon from Townsville to power the world

Silicon for solar panels and batteries will be part of a green precinct for high-tech manufacturing to kickstart new supply chains and end China's dominance.

Mining giant says workplace reform threatens diversity

The federal government has been accused of putting workplace diversity at risk through its labour loophole laws, but unions beg to differ.

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