New tropical cyclone data for Northern Australia

The Australian Government today released new tropical cyclone data that will help build the resilience of communities in Northern Australia. Read more

A strong future ahead for oil and gas exploration in Australia

The future of oil and gas exploration looks bright after new offshore petroleum exploration permits were awarded by the Coalition Government that could see more than $530 million invested over the next six years. Read more

Surging growth in mining value added supports 27 years of national economic growth

A booming Australian minerals sector has strongly contributed to the 27thyear of uninterrupted economic growth for the nation, according to latest Annual National Accounts data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Read more

Minister welcomes first shipment for Ichthys LNG project

Resources Minister Matthew Canavan has welcomed the first shipment overnight of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG Project’s onshore LNG processing facilities in Darwin. Read more

Canavan heads to Japan for resources and energy talks

Promoting trade and investment opportunities linked to Australia’s high quality resources sector will headline the agenda during a two-day visit to Japan by Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan. Read more

Momentum marks third annual Northern Australia Statement

Milestones and momentum are the hallmark of the Coalition’s action plan for the nation’s north, as outlined in the third Northern Australia Annual Statement presented to Parliament today. Read more

Australia’s longest seismic line completed in Western Australia

Joint media release with the WA Acting Minister for Mines and Petroleum, the Hon Francis Logan MLA Read more

Mining industry to earn Australia a record quarter-trillion dollars in exports

Australia’s mining industry is set to deliver a record $250 billion in exports to the Australian economy this year. Read more

New Heads of Agreement to secure gas supply

A new Heads of Agreement has been signed by the Prime Minister and representatives of the three east coast liquid natural gas (LNG) exporters to maintain a secure supply of gas to the east coast domestic market. Read more

First national plan for Australia's resources sector for 20 years

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan today welcomed a report aimed at making Australia the best resources nation in the world. Read more


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