How to decarbonise a mine

With the return of a federal Labor government, the pressure is back on miners to continue with their mine decarbonisation efforts. This key mining topic is a major focus of Future of Mining Australia 2025, on July 1 and 2 at Crown Perth.

One of the sessions to watch out for is Fortescue decarb delivery principal Sophie Davies' presentation: The challenges and opportunities of electrifying mining operations – a Fortescue case study. Read more.

Finding the workers of the future

A workers shortage has been a driver of the cost pressures facing miners. Perhaps more threatening is the lack of young people prepared to pursue a career in the sector.

The good news, at least for now, is that the wage cost pressures and worker shortages seem to be easing. Read more.

Australia's minerals world hits a critical time

This is a critical time for Australia's critical minerals sector with billions of dollars of government assistance due to start flowing in.

In the lead up to the May 3 federal election prime minister Anthony Albanese promised a $1.2 billion critical minerals reserve. That is on top of the $1 billion critical minerals facility his prime ministerial predecessor Scott Morrison established. Read more.