The Latest Breaking News from Resources

Japan's decision to on-sell surplus gas bought from Australia is not causing east coast shortages and any fears are wrong, according to the resources minister.

When Resources Minister Shane Jones recently unveiled his draft strategy for mineral mining, it was quickly criticised by the Labour opposition as “taking New Zealand backwards”. One environmental group even called it a “love letter to mining companies”.

The loss of the tiny widget sparked a huge search in WA when it bounced out of a contractor's truck. The federal resources minister and a risk expert say a lesson needs to be learnt.

Australia’s resources minister said it was a “pipe dream” that Western countries could soon end their reliance on China for rare earths and critical minerals — vital for the defense, aerospace and automotive industries — due to the Asian powerhouse’s existing grip on global markets.

Resources Minister faces protesters before addressing Hunter Coal Festival lunch

A minister has joined calls for curbs on 'insane' power prices by angrily comparing gas companies to a swam of locusts.

Resources Minister Madeleine King says the government will look for further levers to pull to ease gas costs if negotiated supply doesn't see a drop in prices.

Debate rages over whether Labor is considering amending legislated tax cuts but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there are no plans to change course.

Resources Minister Madeleine King says she does not need to pull the so-called "gas trigger" and restrict gas exports after producers agreed to provide additional gas to avoid a shortfall on the east coast next year.