Minerals Council of Australia

Unions have been given even greater powers on mine sites.

MEU given even more power on mine sites

MEU had a Federal Court win overturning a FWC decision that limited its representation capabilities

17 December 2025

Australia is getting ready to surf the AI wave.

Australia ready to surf the AI wave

Government wants to boost AI use, while MCA warns against unions vetoing the technology

03 December 2025

Industry hopes changes to Australia's environment laws will get permitting processes on the right track.

Miners happy enviro laws changing but still hold concerns

Murray Watt has managed to get his environmental laws through. Coal miners to miss out

27 November 2025

Crunch time coming for Watt's EPBC changes

Mining lobby calls for bipartisan support to get permitting changes through

24 November 2025

Vale Erica Smyth

Tributes flow for resources sector pioneer and game-changer for women in mining

18 November 2025

Queensland coal royalty claims challenged

IEEFA says pressures such as labour shortages are the real cost to companies

10 November 2025

Miners call on Libs to back enviro-law changes

However, they reckon those laws still need a few tweaks

07 November 2025

Processing boost expected after US critical minerals deal signed

Puts a US$8.5 billion pipeline with $1 billion to be spent in six months

21 October 2025

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