Asia Pacific’s first critical minerals facility set to be built in Queensland
CIMIC Group company Sedgman has been selected as the managing contractor for the establishment of a new critical minerals processing facility in Queensland.
Monash University spearheads sustainable mining initiatives in India
Monash University has entered into significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two distinguished Indian institutions, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and the International Centre for Excellence in Mining Safety and Automation (iCEM) in Gujarat, India.
WA opens consultation for battery, critical minerals strategy update
The Western Australian Government has kicked off consultations for the renewal of its Battery and Critical Minerals Strategy, which will refocus the state’s initiatives to bolster the expanding local sector.
Arizona Lithium accelerates lithium extraction with arrival of pilot plant in Canada
Arizona Lithium Limited (AZL), a pioneering company in the North American lithium development sector, has reached a significant milestone in lithium extraction technology with the arrival of the third-party Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) pilot plant at its facility in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Orica launches new underground blasting technology
Orica has introduced its latest BlastIQ™ Underground technology, which leverages integrated digital solutions to enhance underground blasting performance.
University of Wollongong houses new ARC Training Centre for sustainable mining
The University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus is now home to the Australian Research Council’s new Training Centre for Innovative Composites for the Future of Sustainable Mining Equipment.
Minister King to promote Australia’s critical minerals to support global net zero goals
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King will promote Australia as a reliable supplier of critical minerals needed to support global efforts to reach net zero at the upcoming International Energy Agency (IEA) Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Summit in Paris.
NSW to conduct consultation for critical minerals strategy to bolster local manufacturing
The New South Wales government is launching consultations for the development of a new Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy, which will help boost domestic manufacturing, skills, and training opportunities available in the state’s local industry.
New study finds hidden lithium reserves in Australia
Researchers have mapped out potential reserves of lithium located across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, opening up new possibilities for Australia’s lithium industry.
CIMIC’s UGL secures $500 million contract to support Australian Defence’s fuel network
CIMIC Group member UGL has secured a contract with the Department of Defence to provide guidance, planning, supply management, operations, and maintenance for the Australian Defence Force’s fuel network.
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Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia
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