Major Queensland Graphite Mine Gets Green Light
A major graphite mining project in North Queensland has received environmental approval, promising hundreds of jobs and positioning Australia in the global battery supply chain.
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Rio Tinto mothballs $4.5bn Serbian lithium project
Rio Tinto shelves controversial $4.5 billion Jadar lithium mine in Serbia following public protests and permitting delays. Read about the cost-cutting move.
Hunter Valley miners end 25-year record strike with win
Rix's Creek miners secure 17% pay rise and improved injury provisions after seven-week strike - the longest industrial action in Hunter Valley in 25 years. Read the full victory story.
Sandfire's $2.6B Australian Copper Expansion
Sandfire Resources makes first Australian copper move since DeGrussa with $2.6B investment in MATSA mining complex. Discover how this shapes Australia's copper future.
Girl's femur snapped on giant 120m slip-and-slide
An 11-year-old Queensland girl suffered a horrific leg break on a 120-metre slip-and-slide. LifeFlight's rescue helicopter airlifted her to hospital in a dramatic Australia Day mission.
Firefighters battle bushfire at Lake Macquarie
Fire and Rescue NSW crews are battling a significant bushfire in Gateshead. The blaze broke out near Willow Road, with the western front being monitored by aircraft. Read the latest updates.
Hunter miners locked out as coal mine negotiations fail
Bloomfield Group locks out Rix's Creek miners after negotiations break down. Union condemns the move as workers fight for a fair enterprise agreement in the Hunter Valley.
Point Lonsdale lifesavers awarded for mass rescue
Ten swimmers rescued from treacherous rip at Point Lonsdale beach. Lifesavers receive bravery awards for their heroic actions during Easter weekend emergency.
MinRes Sells $1.2B Lithium Stake to POSCO
Mineral Resources secures a $1.2 billion cash injection by selling a 30% stake in its WA lithium assets to South Korea's POSCO, strengthening its balance sheet.
Chinese workers replace WA locals at struggling Karara mine
Ansteel replaces Australian workers with Chinese managers as Karara mine reports $803 million loss. Read how this impacts WA's mining industry and local employment.
Canadian Silver Miner Launches $100M ASX IPO
BMC Minerals seeks $100M via ASX float to develop the major Kudz Ze Kayah silver-zinc project in Canada's Yukon. CEO calls it the best find in 25 years.
Search Expert Reveals Survival Odds for Missing Bushwalker
A seasoned search and rescue expert breaks down the chilling realities facing missing hiker Gus Lamont as local volunteers describe the case as defying all logic in the treacherous Blue Mountains terrain.
Four Dead in Queensland House Fire Tragedy
A tragic house fire in Emerald, Queensland has claimed four lives, leaving the Central Highlands community in shock as emergency services investigate the cause of the blaze.
BHP-Malabar deal to create 300 new mining jobs
A major land transfer from BHP to Malabar Resources could spark a jobs boom in the Hunter Valley, with up to 300 new mining positions expected to be created at the Maxwell Underground Mine.
Rio2 Scores US$50M Wheaton Deal for Chilean Gold Mine
Australian mining company Rio2 Limited secures game-changing US$50 million funding from Wheaton Precious Metals to accelerate construction of its Fenix Gold Mine in Chile, marking a significant milestone for the emerging gold producer.
Auric banks $1.1m from first WA Munda gold sales
Perth-based Auric Mining hits paydirt with first gold sales from Munda deposit, banking $1.1 million and signalling strong start for WA's newest gold operation.
Wollongong teens save man in dramatic surf rescue
Two quick-thinking Wollongong teenagers are being hailed as heroes after pulling a struggling swimmer from treacherous surf in a heart-pounding rescue at a local beach.
Teen rescued from Mount Buller blizzard ordeal
A teenage hiker was dramatically rescued from Mount Buller after becoming trapped in a sudden blizzard during a solo hiking expedition in Victoria's alpine region.
Tahmoor Coal Mine workers get hope with administration
Workers at the troubled Tahmoor Coal Mine have been thrown a potential lifeline with the company entering voluntary administration, offering hope for the mine's future operations and local jobs.
Mine explosion survivor faces permanent hearing loss
Mackenzie Stirling, the 24-year-old sole survivor of Cobar's Endeavor Mine explosion, confronts permanent hearing damage as new medical reports reveal the devastating long-term consequences of the workplace tragedy.
Endangered Grey Nurse Shark Rescued in Queensland
Marine rescuers perform dramatic operation to free critically endangered grey nurse shark from fishing line entanglement in Queensland waters.
Aussie Miner's Burkina Faso Gold Battle Drags On
An Australian mining company faces prolonged tensions with Burkina Faso's military government over a contested gold mine stake, highlighting the risks facing resource firms in West Africa's unstable political landscape.
Kookaburra saved after choking on shoelace in Sydney
A heroic wildlife rescue in Sydney's Inner West saves a choking kookaburra that swallowed a shoelace, highlighting the deadly impact of litter on native birds.
Perth climber dies on Nepal's Himlung Himal peak
The Western Australian climbing community mourns the loss of experienced mountaineer Chin Tark Chan, who passed away during expedition on Nepal's 7,126m Himlung Himal peak.
Cairns hiking rescue: Injured woman saved from Blue Arrow track
Emergency services undertake challenging overnight rescue mission on Cairns' Blue Arrow walking track to evacuate injured hiker in dramatic operation.
Mine blames Diwali for worker payment delays
Workers at the Tahmoor coal mine in NSW were left without pay as the mine operator pointed to the Diwali holiday as the cause, sparking outrage from unions and the Indian community.
Echidna Emergency: Pet Owners Must Protect Wildlife
Wildlife rescuers issue urgent plea to Australian pet owners after disturbing spike in echidna injuries. Learn how responsible pet ownership can save our native species.
Rio2 Accelerates Chilean Gold Mine Development
Rio2 Limited accelerates development of its Fenix Gold Project in Chile, securing key permits and advancing toward production with strategic financing moves.
Major search for missing swimmer at Bargara Beach
A massive emergency response unfolded at Bargara Beach after a swimmer disappeared in treacherous waters, triggering an intense land, sea and air search operation along Queensland's coastline.
Major search for missing swimmer at Bargara Beach
A massive air and sea rescue operation unfolded at Bargara Beach after a swimmer was reported missing, triggering an urgent multi-agency response along Queensland's coastline.
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