Senator the Hon Tim Ayres was sworn in as Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science on 13 May 2025.

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Doorstop discusses Whyalla Steelworks operation, magnetite production, and Mining Expansion Project.

Interview discusses antimony production, security for blue-collar jobs, and US critical minerals agreement with Australia.

Press conference with SA Premier Peter Malinauskas discusses antimony production at Port Pirie facility.

Joint media release with Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas MP.

Early works are underway on a transformative mining project that will help secure the future of steelmaking in…

Joint media release with Premier of South Australia Peter Malinauskas.

A critical milestone has been reached today at the Nyrstar Port Pirie smelter: the first shipment of antimony metal.…