2017 Annual Statement
The Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator the Hon Matthew Canavan, delivers the 2017 Annual Statement on Developing Northern Australia.
Senator the Hon Matt Canavan was sworn in as Minister for Resources and Northern Australia on 19 July 2016.
Senator the Hon Matt Canavan
WA rare earths project given major status boost
Joint media release with Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews
The Morrison Government continues to build Australia’s critical minerals future, granting Major Project Status to a new Western Australian rare earths facility.
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility – Napandee site
After a consultation and technical assessment process spanning more than four years, Napandee in Kimba, South Australia has been identified to host Australia’s National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
Review finds gas policy boosts domestic supply and helps lower prices
A comprehensive review of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) has found it has helped lower domestic gas prices while contributing to more secure gas supplies for Australian consumers.
New office to support emerging critical minerals industry
Australia’s new Critical Minerals Facilitation Office is open for business and ready to support the development and growth of our critical minerals sector.
Australia, Japan agreement an exciting step towards hydrogen future
Joint media release with Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Simon Birmingham MP
Using hydrogen as a clean, affordable and sustainable source of energy is another step closer after Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan signed a joint statement of cooperation with Japan today.
Resources and energy exports forecast to set records
Australia’s resource and energy export earnings are forecast to set a record $281 billion in 2019–20, up from $279 billion in 2018–19.
BP and Chevron to fund new exploration initiatives in South Australia
Joint media release with South Australia's Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan
BP and Chevron have committed to investing a total of $116.5 million in oil and gas exploration activities, with at least half directed to projects in South Australia with a view to increasing energy supplies in the state and south-eastern Australia.
NOPSEMA approval of Equinor’s environment plan
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has welcomed today’s announcement by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) that Equinor’s environment plan for exploratory petroleum drilling activity in the Great Australian Bight has been accepted.
IEA Outlook shows continuing strong demand for Australian coal
The latest coal report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has underlined ongoing strong international demand for Australian coal, with growth in demand in India and other Asian countries offsetting declines in Europe and the United States.
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