Greatland Resources has secured the primary state and federal environmental approvals required for the Havieron gold-copper project in Western Australia, clearing a major regulatory hurdle ahead of a targeted final investment decision this quarter. The underground development is designed to feed high-grade ore into Greatland’s existing Telfer processing hub.
Arafura Rare Earths has approved development of the Nolans project in the Northern Territory, advancing Australia’s first fully integrated ore-to-oxide rare earths operation toward construction from September 2026. The decision follows binding offtake support, government-backed financing and renewed urgency around non-China rare earth supply.
MMG is moving to secure the long-term operating future of its Rosebery mine in western Tasmania, exploring three tailings storage locations designed to support one of Australia’s longest-running base metals operations beyond the end of this decade. MMG is moving to secure the long-term operating future of its Rosebery mine in western Tasmania, exploring three tailings storage locations designed to support one of Australia’s longest-running base metals operations beyond the end of this decade.
Mineral Resources will restart its Bald Hill lithium mine in Western Australia, bringing a production-ready spodumene operation back into the market after lithium prices recovered from the downturn that forced the asset onto care and maintenance in 2024. Mining and crushing are due to begin in June, with first concentrate targeted for July.
The planned expansion of the El Abra copper operation by Freeport-McMoRan underscores the growing capital intensity of copper projects. With production targeted to triple and desalination infrastructure required, the project reflects new realities in mine design. Water scarcity, energy demand and infrastructure integration are driving costs higher while creating long-term opportunities for engineering and construction contractors.
Queensland has accelerated development of the Eva Copper Project, reinforcing Australia’s push into critical minerals. Backed by Harmony Gold, the project is expected to deliver up to 60,000 tonnes of copper annually while generating significant regional employment. With streamlined approvals and strong infrastructure access, Eva represents a new wave of mid-tier copper developments. As global demand rises, the project highlights growing opportunities for contractors, suppliers and technical service providers across construction, processing and long-term operations.
Minerals Council of Australia Chief Executive Officer, Tania Constable, commented that, "The visit to Australia by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney demonstrates our strong and abiding shared values and the common bonds between our two nations on critical minerals and defence."
The Minerals Council of Australia has renewed its focus on the scale of taxation paid by the mining sector, emphasising the industry’s role as one of the largest contributors to government revenue and regional economic development
Western Australia’s Pilbara ports continue to operate at near-capacity levels, with iron ore exports reaching 55.9 million tonnes in February 2026, reinforcing the region’s critical role in global bulk commodity supply chains.
The Frieda River copper-gold project, led by PanAust, a subsidiary of Guangxi Nonferrous Metals Group, is receiving renewed attention as planning and stakeholder engagement activities progress.
The Martabe Gold Mine in North Sumatra, operated by PT Agincourt Resources, continues to advance expansion works aimed at increasing processing capacity and extending mine life.
While primarily an energy project, the Cedar LNG development in British Columbia is creating downstream impacts across mining infrastructure and resource supply chains.
The Resolution Copper Project in Arizona, operated by Resolution Copper, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and BHP, continues to move toward a critical federal permitting decision.
Development momentum is building at the McPhee Creek Iron Ore Project in Western Australia, led by Atlas Iron, a subsidiary of Hancock Prospecting. The project is progressing through final approvals and early works, positioning it as a key near-term addition to Pilbara production capacity.
Due to the conflict in Iran, the aluminium price on the London Metal Exchange hit a four-year high of just over $3,500 per metric tonne this week, its highest level since March 2022.
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