Media Releases
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King will visit Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) this week to promote investment in Australian resources projects and reinforce Australia’s role as a stable and reliable export partner.
Joint media release with Western Australian Minister for Mines, David Michael.
Federal Minister for Resources Madeleine King and Western Australian Minister for Mines David Michael have met with nickel and lithium producers to discuss challenges facing the industry and to inform possible responses from government.
Joint Statement with Timor-Leste Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources His Excellency Francisco da Costa Monteiro
Joint media release with The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy.
The Albanese Government is delivering a more reliable energy system, with the Gas Market Code shoring up domestic supply of gas.
Federal Minister for Resources Madeleine King and Western Australian Minister for Mines David Michael will meet with nickel and lithium producers to discuss challenges facing the industry and to inform possible responses from government.
Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King has expressed disappointment over Alcoa's decision to fully curtail production at the Kwinana Alumina Refinery by the end of the second quarter of 2024.
The Australian Government is investing almost $22 million in three key research projects which will support the growth of Australia’s critical minerals industry and help supply materials which will be crucial to lowering carbon emissions.
The outlook for Australia’s resources and energy exports remains positive despite softening commodity prices. Strong investment in Australia’s major resource and energy projects is expected to see continued growth in the sector in the next few years.
The Albanese Government has today updated the list of critical minerals deemed essential to the nation’s energy and security requirements, also releasing a new Strategic Materials List of commodities and plans to scope the creation of Strategic Critical Minerals Hubs around the country.
The Australian Government is investing more than $4 million in new research to help lower methane emissions from resources projects and to help Australia achieve net zero by 2050.