BHP and Rio Tinto have begun trialling Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks at a Pilbara iron ore mine, a critical step towards their 2050 net-zero targets. Discover how this tech could transform mining.
A consortium including Tahmoor mine staff is bidding for the colliery after documents revealed a $427m asset transfer to prop up Sanjeev Gupta's other companies. Creditors decide its fate on Monday.
Muswellbrook Shire Council seeks a 29% rate increase exclusively on mining land to safeguard services as coal revenue declines. Public consultation is now open.
Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell will miss the IPL for just the second time in his career after declining to nominate for the auction. Get the full details on his form and future.
A $171 million solar module factory is set for Black Hill, creating over 100 jobs and boosting Australia's renewable manufacturing under the Solar Sunshot program.
Rising Tide climate activists have disrupted the world's largest coal port in Newcastle, with 16 people locking themselves to equipment. The protest follows mass arrests over the weekend.
The Hunter region faces a critical jobs shortage despite low unemployment. Professor Phillip O'Neill reveals why generating 37,000 new positions is essential to avoid becoming another 'place left behind'.
Canberra's proportion of federal public servants drops to 35% despite record workforce numbers. Discover how remote work reshapes APS distribution across Australia.
Kalamazoo Resources expands Ashburton gold project potential with new underground target and regional exploration across seven-kilometre corridor. Discover the growth outlook.
Irish expat Cal McIlwaine reveals how landing a FIFO job in Western Australia's Pilbara helped him earn over $140,000 in under nine months, funding his travels.
BHP's dramatic 3-day attempt to derail Anglo American's $60B Teck merger reveals copper's strategic importance. The failed bid raises questions about mining giant's growth strategy. Read the full analysis.
BHP confirms it will not pursue a $100 billion takeover of Anglo American after preliminary discussions. Read the latest on this major mining sector development.
NSW Minerals Council CEO argues Hunter coal mining remains vital for regional economy as global demand hits record 8.8 billion tonnes. Learn why supply restrictions would backfire.
Key environment group slams Hunter Transmission Project route, warning of irreversible impacts on 66 threatened species. Read the full analysis of this critical NSW energy debate.
The NSW Labor government will require coal mines to provide three years' notice before closing, protecting regional jobs and enabling economic transition through a new $27.3 million authority.
WA Nationals leader Shane Love calls state government's 2030 coal-fired power station shutdown target unrealistic. Learn why he says it threatens energy security.
Gina Rinehart claims BHP and Rio Tinto dividends are being sacrificed for net-zero, citing low public support and regulatory strain on mining. Discover the full story.
Rising Tide activists demand Port of Newcastle choose sides as thousands prepare to symbolically blockade world's largest coal port. Will they support climate action or coal corporations?
A $5 million federal initiative will transform Hunter's Mt Arthur and Macquarie Coal sites into sustainable assets, creating a national blueprint for economic resilience.
As BHP's Mt Arthur coal mine prepares to close in 2030, Muswellbrook residents demand a lasting positive legacy. New research reveals community hopes for post-mining future.
FutureCoal CEO Michelle Manook argues advanced coal technologies like CCS and HELE are delivering real emissions reductions, challenging pessimistic climate narratives while supporting global energy needs.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO reveals major organizational restructure affecting 357 positions. Minister Ed Husic announces strategic shift to focus on national priorities. Read the full details.
After decades in coal mines, Darryl Best advocates for renewable jobs in mining regions. As global markets shift, he warns political denial threatens communities more than energy transition.
The Australian resources industry mourns Dr Erica Smyth AC, a geologist who broke barriers for women and served on over 60 boards. A true game-changer.
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 job cuts following 818 positions eliminated over past two years. Public sector union calls for government intervention.
The federal government is negotiating a power purchase agreement with Snowy Hydro to secure Tomago Aluminium's future, preventing the loss of up to 4500 jobs in the Hunter Valley.
Car Mechanical Services in Canberra launches free 12-week Career Portfolio Program to create opportunities for neurodivergent individuals and women in automotive trades.
Discover the untold story of Hunter Valley's coal-mining pit horses and their lasting legacy through public art, from Scotland's Kelpies to local sculptures.
Discover how Glencore's First Nations Pathways Program creates life-changing opportunities for Indigenous Australians in mining. Graduates share success stories and program details for 2026 applications.
A unique TAFE SA partnership with RM Williams is creating skilled jobs in Australian manufacturing, securing the future of iconic products. Discover how this initiative is shaping careers.