Crossbench MPs are reviving calls for a mining rent tax to guarantee taxpayers a “fair cut” of a potential critical minerals boom. Independents David Pocock, Allegra Spender and Kate Chaney […]
Read MoreThis week in mining: Milestones in digitalisation and innovation
Africa’s mining industry closed the week with major milestones, from landmark digitalisation initiatives and strategic mergers to technological advancements reshaping operations across the continent. For more on the African mining […]
Read MoreIn the depths of the ocean, a new contest between the US and China emerges
Deep below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the seafloor is dotted with clusters of brown and black rocks, each containing valuable metals. The rocks, known as polymetallic nodules, hold […]
Read MoreDon’t believe the hype: why Australian taxpayers should be wary of the critical minerals deal with Trump | Nicki Hutley
Critical minerals, once the domain of white-coated science nerds, have recently burst into our daily news headlines courtesy of Anthony Albanese’s visit with Donald Trump earlier this week, where a […]
Read MoreAlbanese’s critical minerals deal isn’t good economics – but in Trump and Xi’s new world, bargaining chips matter
Anthony Albanese has struck a multi-billion dollar deal with Donald Trump to develop critical minerals projects in Australia that will never be commercially viable. When it’s laid out like that, […]
Read MoreAustralia and the US have signed a critical minerals deal to take on China’s monopoly. Here’s what you need to know
Australia and the US have signed a critical minerals deal designed to break China’s near complete hold over materials essential to commercial, clean energy and advanced military hardware. Anthony Albanese […]
Read MoreWhat could a Trump deal on critical minerals mean for Australia – and could MAGA be a sticking point?
Australia’s rich deposits of minerals used for green energy technologies and military hardware are increasingly prized, especially because of rising anxiety about China’s stranglehold on the global supply chain. That […]
Read MoreThis week in mining: Strong Finishes and strategic shifts
The global mining sector closed out the week with a series of operational milestones, governance updates, and new signs of growth across Africa and the Middle East. Tharisa ends FY2025 […]
Read MoreLucrative opportunities for Australian miners in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is entering an exciting new chapter defined by opportunity, innovation, and global collaboration. With the Kingdom’s rich geological potential and ambitious Vision 2030 strategy, Saudi Arabia […]
Read MoreWhat are rare earths and critical minerals – explained in 30 seconds
Critical minerals are vital for the global economy and include nickel, manganese and cobalt. Rare earths are a specific, highly useful category of critical minerals that are used to make […]
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