Senator the Hon Matt Canavan Media Releases
First national plan for Australia's resources sector for 20 years
21 September 2018
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan today welcomed a report aimed at making Australia the best resources nation in the world.
$95 million NAIF loan ensures Thunderbird Project is go
19 September 2018
A $95 million loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will help bring a major new mine and mineral processing facility online in Western Australia, creating hundreds of jobs across the region.
Helping Northern farmers realise the fruits of their labours
18 September 2018
More than $500,000 is being invested by the Coalition Government in trialling new methods to double the per-hectare productivity, and potentially more than treble business profit margins, of Northern Australia’s mango industry.
Canavan welcomes re-opening of Century Mine
14 September 2018
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has welcomed the re-opening of the Century Mine in north-west Queensland, describing it as “an historic event”.
Gas producers meet for Ministerial roundtable
12 September 2018
Resources Minister Matt Canavan today met with east coast gas producers at a second Ministerial roundtable meeting aimed at securing reliable and affordable domestic gas supplies for Australian users.
$150 million green light for NT Airport expansion project
6 September 2018
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has approved finance, subject to conditions, for a $300 million expansion of airport facilities in Darwin, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. The investment will help create up to 1,500 jobs and support the development of the NT's export potential, particularly in agriculture.
$1 million committed to NT energy resources innovation
4 September 2018
The Morrison-McCormack Government is backing the Northern Territory’s energy resources sector by locking in $1 million to help boost competitiveness and productivity.
Latest resources figures positive news for Australian jobs
4 September 2018
The latest figures on the nation’s mineral and petroleum exploration are positive news for Australian jobs and the economy, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.
New business alliance for Australia and Indonesia
1 September 2018
An agreement that will boost trade and investment between Australia and Indonesia has been welcomed by Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan.
Investing in brown coal research and development
31 August 2018
The Coalition Government continues to focus on harnessing the economic benefits that can come from the nation’s vast brown coal resources by making $1 million in funding available to Brown Coal Innovation Australia (BCIA).