How AUKUS is creating big waves on the ground
There are billions earmarked to be spent, and this Perth-based engineer is among those on the front lines of a defence revolution.
Mining Energy
Australia will need gas imports despite 2025 surplus, ACCC warns
The admission will elevate concern about how Australia — one of the world’s largest LNG exporters — is forced to import gas to meet demand from Victoria and NSW.
Mine lobby boss says Albanese wrong on tax credits
Minerals Council of Australia boss Tania Constable says Anthony Albanese is wrong about a key aspect of his flagship Made in Australia policy, amid a growing rift between the mining lobby group and Labor.
Revealed: Bowen’s ‘nuclear maths’
Chris Bowen ‘weaponised’ the public service by instructing his department to produce ‘entirely flawed’ figures to allege Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy plan would see a 49 per cent electricity shortfall by 2035, the Coalition claims.
Fewer new LNG commitments this year, says forecaster
There will be fewer global LNG final investment commitments this year, which should ease the concern of giants like Woodside and Santos of a global glut, a respected industry observer says.
Rio gets green light for big lithium bet
US regulators have declared they have no national security concerns over Rio Tinto’s near-$11bn takeover of Arcadium Lithium.
Incendiary Trump lights fire under rare earths play in Greenland
Incoming US President Donald Trump has set off the share price of junior explorer Energy Transition Minerals by refusing to rule out using force to take control of Greenland.
PM stares down multiple concerns over minerals
Anthony Albanese has backed in his government’s critical minerals tax incentive despite concerns from mining groups about duplication of green tape and Indigenous consultation.
Critical minerals manufacturer seals Japanese supply deal
Critical minerals manufacturer Alpha HPA has signed a major deal with a Japanese electronics giant to supply a product crucial for keeping Ai chips cool.
Critical NSW transmission access call imminent
Renewable energy developers will imminently find out if they have secured access to a transmission line key to the nation’s push for net zero.
Albanese’s green tape tangle over critical minerals
A doubling up of green tape and mandatory Indigenous consultations sparked by Anthony Albanese’s Future Made in Australia agenda will threaten the development of the critical minerals industry, experts warn.
Syrah receives loan default waiver amid protests mayhem
There are fears protests in Mozambique which have halted production at AusSuper-backed Syrah’s graphite mine could escalate this week.
Federal opposition’s emissions retreat ‘would sideline Australia’
The opposition’s plan to unwind mandatory emissions reporting for polluters would marginalise Australia on the world stage as others seek greater corporate accountability, a top law firm says.
BHP favours offshore applicants over Australian junior miners
BHP has chosen to back early-stage exploration projects in jurisdictions such as Saudi Arabia and Germany after weighing up the merits of Australian options.
LNG developer proposes import fix to initially head off gas shortfall
AP&G LNG has approached the SA government with a proposal which could, at least temporarily, stave off a looming gas shortfall on the nation’s eastern seaboard.
Whyalla resumes steel production after outage
The resumption of steel production at the SA regional city of Whyalla will boost hopes the plant’s future can be safeguarded, but even owner GFG has conceded hurdles endure.
Gold miner Bellevue belted after downgrade
The precious metal producer faces questions over its ability to live up to targets after slashing guidance.
Mining group wants explorer tax breaks to be an election issue
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has made its top federal election issue a scheme that delivers tax breaks to investors who punt on junior explorers.
PM opens poll year in mining states tour
Anthony Albanese is set to pull the starter’s gun on his on-the-ground campaigning ahead of an election due by May, spending the week in regional Queensland and WA.
Why those seeking the best turned their attention west
Perth was a hive of activity among some of the biggest names in business doing substantial property deals in 2024.
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