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Towards a First Nations critical minerals strategy: A moment in time
Australia stands at one of the most significant economic crossroads in its moder...
Jyi Lawton 7 Jul 2026
First Nations equity deal at Bulabul Battery points to new clean energy model
A First Nations equity arrangement at AMPYR Australia's Bulabul Battery project...
Reece Harley 3 Jul 2026
Tambal Solutions powers careers in mining and earthworks
In Western Australia's Great Southern region an Indigenous-owned and women-led t...
Callan Morse 30 Jun 2026
KMJV: Going from strength to strength and giving back to the community
Kingsmill Multiplant Joint Venture (KMJV) has secured a major contract to delive...
Dianne Bortoletto 25 Jun 2026
Rirratjingu Fuel celebrates milestone shipment
Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation recently celebrated a significant milestone w...
Giovanni Torre 25 Jun 2026
Hundreds of Indigenous students set to benefit from mining giant’s record community infrastructure spend

A community infrastructure commitment from mining and metals corporation BHP is set to support hundreds of Indigenous students in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jun 19, 2026
Traditional Owners concerned as new BHP deal at Olympic Dam looms

South Australia's push to formalise a new long-term agreement with mining giant BHP has angered Traditional Owner groups. Key points: SA government set a six-working-day submission window Bill forma...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 16, 2026
Juukan Gorge Traditional Owners to own mining fleet under landmark Fortescue agreements

Key Points The Traditional Owners of Juukan Gorge will now own haul trucks and mining equipment which Fortescue will lease. PKKP say they no longer need to rely on governments or courts to protect t...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Jun 12, 2026
Padthaway Resources lands Celero investment deal in energy transition play

Key points:- Celero buys near minority stake of First Nations-owned Padthaway Resources.- The deal locks in fuel for 6GW of batteries and 2GW of data centres across four states.

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Reece Harley Jun 10, 2026
Jemena expands First Nations community grants program

Energy infrastructure company Jemena is inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led organisations to apply for funding as part of its 2026 First Nations Grants program.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg May 28, 2026
PNG renewable energy deal targets climate finance gap

Papua New Guinea's National Energy Authority has signed a new agreement with the Global Green Growth Institute to strengthen climate finance support for renewable energy development.

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Rebekah Rasmussen May 26, 2026
Yindjibarndi Energy signs 30-year power purchase deal with Rio Tinto

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation, a partnership between the Yindjibarndi People and multinational renewable energy developers ACEN Corporation, will begin construction of the Jinbi Solar Project in the...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 11, 2026
$44billion critical minerals plan could maximise First Nations benefits: report

A new submission by the Minerals Council of Australia has suggested the country's critical minerals sector was well placed to deliver long-term economic and social benefits to regional communities.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 23, 2026
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