Manganese and Other Mineral Mining

Tasmanian tin project advances through next feasibility step

A tin development in Tasmania has progressed following agreements that support expansion planning and infrastructure studies.

Revised development strategy for Northern Territory lithium project, to be worked as an open pit in the initial phase, with underground mining to follow

Developers of a Northern Territory lithium project have released a revised development strategy, outlining a new mine plan that it claims will cut upfront costs and speed up the timeline to production.

Tasmanian manganese smelter to restart production, following $20m investment, supporting 900+ jobs, and securing Australia’s steel supply chain

A Government loan has secured the restart of a Tasmanian manganese smelter, following months of reduced activity triggered by global market turbulence and supply shortages.

Contract signed to upgrade production at Australia’s largest tin-producing operation, to improve safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability

A major Tasmanian tin mine is set for an upgrade, with the signing of a key contract – here's what we know.

Northern Territory graphite project hailed as potential global leader, with a mine life extended by a decade and feasibility study supporting production plant

It’s good news for a major Northern Territory graphite project, with the latest study indicating a mine life extended by nine years and the viability of construction of a processing plant.

Financing secured for King Island tungsten mine, including open-cut and underground, funding to stabilise and develop operations following surge in demand

A loan from the Tasmanian government has secured ongoing redevelopment of a Bass Strait tungsten mine.

Victorian rare earths project receives 20-year mining licence, following the awarding of major project status, providing federal regulatory support

A Victorian rare earths project has received a two-decade mining licence – here's what that means and what happens next.

Imminent release of plans to restart Northern Territory lithium mining and processing project, with $250 million earmarked for development

We have a date: plans for a major Northern Territory lithium mine restart to be locked down within months.

Alliance formed to advance Northern Territory mining projects, including construction of a shared centralised processing hub, leading to shorter pathway to production

An alliance has been formed with the express purpose of advancing Northern Territory mining projects, and it’s just been endorsed by the government – here's what it means and the projects that will profit.

Works underway to recommence production at Northern Territory tungsten mine, in preparation for production to meet the needs brought about by major shift in regulation

A tungsten mining project in the Northern Territory is inching its way to production, with the process of ticking off permits underway – here's what we know.