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
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2025 May 07
Exceptional contributions recognised in the 2025 Victorian Women in Resources Awards
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2025 Apr 24
Is a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve the best approach?
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2025 Apr 11
MCA welcomes new plan to drive mining investment
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2025 Apr 03
Minerals Council Backs Coalition’s Plan to Reinstate Exploration Incentive
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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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Acknowledgement of Country
The MCA acknowledges and pays its respects to past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website and linked publications may contain images or names of people who have since died.