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$44billion critical minerals plan could maximise First Nations benefits: report
A new submission by the Minerals Council of Australia has suggested the country'...
David Prestipino 23 Apr 2026
US critical minerals deal will leave many Aboriginal people behind
Anthony Albanese's long-awaited meeting with US President Donald Trump is being...
Dr Hannah McGlade 28 Oct 2025
Our Country, Our Minerals: Jyi Lawton calls for Indigenous control of Australia’s critical minerals future
Jyi Lawton spoke with calm precision, outlining a simple truth: the resources dr...
Reece Harley 14 Oct 2025
Canada launches $3.3 million funding stream to boost Indigenous participation in critical minerals and clean energy
Canada's federal government is encouraging Indigenous organisations and their pa...
Giovanni Torre 13 Oct 2025
‘Jila’ taps new global renewables centre to benefit Ieramugadu communities
A groundbreaking partnership between Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation Ltd (NYFL)...
David Prestipino 8 Feb 2025
Tjiwarl stalwart Bundarra secures Liontown lithium contract

Aboriginal owned and operated earthworks, construction and ore haulage service, Bundarra Contracting, has secured a run-of-mine loading contract at Liontown's Kathleen Valley lithium project in Wester...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 6, 2025
Mirarr Traditional Ownerss criticise uranium miner ahead of final fight over Jabiluka

Mirarr Traditional Owners in the Northern Territory are disappointed at comments from Energy Resources Australia bosses they say undermine their cultural authority.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Sep 16, 2024
Mundine-linked uranium company Aura Energy in critical condition after $60m market tumble

A uranium explorer linked to prominent former politician and Indigenous businessman Warren Mundine has taken a financial hit this week amid its uncertain future.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 12, 2024
First Nations energy exclusion hurts Australia's global emission target

Look, we get it.$19.7 billion over 10 years to kickstart the clean energy transformation through the Future Made in Australia package is great news!

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Karrina Nolan May 16, 2024
Indigenous involvement crucial to Australia's renewable energy dreams

A review by a specialist hydrogen research centre said there are glaring inclusion gaps in Australia's strategies that are impeding its low-emission approach.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 3, 2024
NT rare earths project gets $840million federal funding boost

The federal government has continued its big spend in the Northern Territory, with a funding package of up to $840 million for a rare earths mining project.

Pine Creek revival on cards as NT discovers two critical minerals

Exploration is on the horizon for two new critical minerals discovered near a remote Northern Territory town crippled by an iron ore mine closure.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 10, 2024
Environmental rule changes also on horizon for critical minerals sector

Impending environmental regulatory changes in the oil and gas industry look set to extend to producers of critical minerals to help them combat a sharp decline in demand and value.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 29, 2024
The practical effect of an Indigenous Voice: The case of ‘Critical Minerals’

Critics of the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament have questioned whether it will contribute in any practical way to addressing the social and economic marginalisation...

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