An industry free of fatalities, injuries and diseases
Strong partnerships with First Nations communities
Building and sustaining respectful workplaces
The Australian minerals industry underpins the nation’s prosperity
Latest Updates
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Media Release
2023 Feb 20
Australia can be a global leader in low-cost clean hydrogen and ammonia
Australia can become a world leader in the game-changing potential of low-cost, clean hydrogen and ammonia as these new, clean fuels will help realise the global task to deliver net zero emissions by 2050. The MCA’s new report, Australia’s emerging hydrogen and ammonia industry, launched today looks into these two energy carriers, their potential and […]
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Reports
2023 Feb 20
Australia’s Emerging hydrogen and ammonia industry
Australia can be a major global provider of clean hydrogen. It can also be a leader in clean ammonia, a product that shares hydrogen’s game-changing potential in the global task to deliver net zero emissions by 2050. With substantial carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) sites in Victoria and Queensland, competitive and accessible coal reserves, […]
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Submissions
2023 Feb 17
Submission to Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy: Discussion Paper
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Media Release
2023 Feb 09
Mining sustains Australia in uncertain times
Mining continues to support jobs, the economy and government spending on essential services during difficult times for Australian families. Trade data for 2022 reveals record export revenue which will generate substantial tax and royalty returns, higher wages and strong regional communities. With a record high of $461 billion in 2022, up 31 per cent from […]
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Energy and climate change
To achieve net zero emissions, Australia requires a stable policy framework enabling all low emissions technologies to participate in competitive decarbonisation of the economy.
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Economic Policy
Australian mining is a nation builder and global leader. It is Australia’s largest exporter, company tax payer and investor in infrastructure.
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Safety and health
The safety, health and psychological wellbeing of the mining workforce is the industry’s number one value and commitment.
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Sustainability
The Australian minerals industry is committed to responsible mining through continual improvement of environmental stewardship and social performance and by contributing to sustainable development.
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Trade and Investment
Trade, investment and economic co-operation maximise opportunities for Australia’s mining and minerals processing industry to boost national income, generate government revenue and create high value jobs.
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Workforce, innovation and skills
A highly skilled and technologically advanced future workforce will be required for the specialist mining occupations coming online.
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Workplace relations
Australia needs a modern and adaptable workplace system that attracts investment, drives sustainable wage growth, supports communities and contributes to national prosperity.
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The Australian minerals industry is a major contributor to national income, investment, high-wage jobs, exports and government revenues.
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Coal
Our high grade metallurgical coals are amongst the best in the world for modern steel making.
Coal
Our high grade metallurgical coals are amongst the best in the world for modern steel making.
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Gold
Gold's remarkable chemical and physical properties make it an incredibly useful material despite its high price. Australia’s gold exports generated $25.8 billion in revenue in FY2022.
Gold
Gold's remarkable chemical and physical properties make it an incredibly useful material despite its high price. Australia’s gold exports generated $25.8 billion in revenue in FY2022.
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Uranium
Australia has the world's largest endowment of uranium resources in the world, with around one-third of global resources.
Uranium
Australia has the world's largest endowment of uranium resources in the world, with around one-third of global resources.
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ESG: Change for the better
How Australia’s minerals industry is addressing environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities.
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