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Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales, Australia, and the country's largest and most populous urban centre. With a metropolitan population of more than five-million people, it serves as Australia's primary financial and economic hub. The city is home to the Australian Securities Exchange, the headquarters of numerous multinational corporations, and a concentration of banking, insurance and professional services firms. Sydney's economy is highly diversified, encompassing finance, manufacturing, tourism, technology and creative industries, with a significant services sector. The Port of Sydney, comprising Port Botany and the broader harbour facilities, is a major gateway for containerised freight and bulk commodities, supporting trade with Asia-Pacific markets. Sydney is also a key centre for mining and resources sector activity, hosting the corporate headquarters and regional offices of major mining companies including BHP and numerous coal producers operating in New South Wales and Queensland. The city's infrastructure includes Kingsford Smith International Airport, an extensive rail and road network, and a deep natural harbour that has shaped its development since European settlement in 1788. Sydney's role as a commercial and logistics hub makes it central to Australia's trade in minerals, energy and agricultural exports. The city is a frequent venue for industry conferences, investor briefings and corporate announcements in the resources sector.

Sydney News


Australia Resources Minister Madeleine King
Australia revamps critical minerals strategy, targeting refining edge over China
27th October 2026 By: Reuters

Australia will refresh its critical minerals strategy to place greater emphasis on refining and processing, a senior Minister said on Tuesday, as competition for investment intensifies and... 


Oman spearheads IMARC's largest ever international representation as global mining leaders converge on Sydney
Oman spearheads IMARC's largest ever international representation as global mining leaders converge on Sydney
19th October 2026

The participation of the Sultanate of Oman at this month’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) marks another milestone in the continued internationalisation of Australia's... 


Chart indicating the contribution of various minerals and activities to Glencore's earnings
Glencore shrugs off coal concerns ahead of Australian listing
9th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

Glencore shrugged off concerns that its coal portfolio would make it unattractive to Australia’s A$4.8-trillion ($3.3-trillion) pension industry ahead of its listing in Sydney next Wednesday. The... 


IMARC 2026 puts spotlight on mining’s Mission Critical
IMARC 2026 puts spotlight on mining’s Mission Critical
3rd September 2026

Mining’s Mission Critical, to responsibly deliver vital materials, will take centre stage at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) as the industry pivots... 


IMARC 2026 puts spotlight on mining’s Mission Critical
24th August 2026

Mining’s Mission Critical, to responsibly deliver vital materials, will take centre stage at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) as the industry pivots... 


Global challenges, local opportunities: IMARC 2026 puts strategy into action as global mining leaders commit to Australia’s biggest mining conference
Global challenges, local opportunities: IMARC 2026 puts strategy into action as global mining leaders commit to Australia’s biggest mining conference
17th August 2026

Geopolitical instability, the race to secure critical minerals supply chains, rising demand for key resources and the rapid deployment of AI are reshaping the global mining industry – and putting a... 


Rare earths
Australian Rare Earths releases compelling PFS, maiden ore reserve on Koppamurra project
25th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Australian Rare Earths has validated its Koppamurra rare earths project as among Australia's most advanced ionic clay projects, confirming strong returns, low capital requirements and a... 


BHP offices in Perth
BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand
6th May 2026 By: Reuters

BHP CFO Vandita Pant said on Wednesday that a new and broader set of investors were buying into the company as AI demand makes its exposure to copper more valuable. Shares in BHP, the world's... 


Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu Natal.
New electricity solution being advanced for South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium
28th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A new, long-term electricity solution for South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu Natal has been advanced, which marks a crucial step towards supporting the future of one of Southern... 


BHP's McArthur coal mine
BHP begins review to rank unprofitable Australian coal mines
20th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

Australia-headquartered BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development have launched a review process to rank the financial health of their coal mines and assets in Queensland after raising concerns about... 


BHP chairperson Ross McEwan
BHP chair says Australia should look at gas, corporate tax cuts to lift productivity
3rd March 2026 By: Reuters

Australia should invest in natural gas to lower energy prices, and review corporate tax levels to boost the nation's productivity over the coming years, Ross McEwan, chair of Australia's biggest... 


Whitehaven Coal beats second-quarter output view, shares jump
Whitehaven Coal beats second-quarter output view, shares jump
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Whitehaven Coal logged a bigger-than-expected 13.5% rise in second-quarter output on Thursday, helped by improved mining conditions and higher output from its Queensland and New South Wales... 


Origin Energy to extend operations of NSW coal-fired power plant to 2029
20th January 2026 By: Reuters

Origin Energy said on Tuesday it will extend the operation of all four units of its coal-fired Eraring Power Station to April 2029, to support energy supply in New South Wales state. The 2 880 MW... 


BHP is being encouraged to focus on projects like its Jansen potash project in Canada
BHP must get over Anglo, focus on growth projects, investors say
24th November 2025 By: Reuters

BHP should move on from Anglo American and focus on its growth strategy, investors said on Monday, after the Australian company's last-minute appeal to the London-listed firm that is nearing a $60... 


Trump's critical minerals adviser to meet companies in Sydney on Friday, sources say
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's adviser on critical minerals is set to meet officials of about 30 critical minerals companies in Sydney on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter said, as the US... 


11,000 Registered Attendees, 120 Countries, 500+ speakers: Record smashed, organisers set sights on even bigger IMARC 2026
11,000 Registered Attendees, 120 Countries, 500+ speakers: Record smashed, organisers set sights on even bigger IMARC 2026
28th October 2025

Organisers of Australia’s largest-ever gathering of the world’s mining and resource leaders have set their sights on cementing it as one of the top four global industry events, following a... 


More than “Tick the Box” Engagement: Australia Needs to Catch Up to Achieve Genuine Partnerships with Indigenous Communities in Mining
23rd October 2025

Leading voices from the Australian mining industry and Indigenous business groups believe it is time Australia moved on from decades of compliance-driven “engagement” with First Nations... 


IMARC 2025: Republican Governor spearheads Utah’s aggressive pitch at IMARC
22nd October 2025

An ambitious plan to position the state of Utah at the fulcrum of the world’s resource needs has seen the largest-ever delegation from the United States at this year’s International Mining and... 


Utah Governor Cox hits the ground running at Australian mining event as U.S. federal representatives grounded by government shutdown
22nd October 2025

Utah Governor Spencer Cox highlighted Utah’s powerful mining credentials at a major Australian resources conference today, while emphasising the significance of the landmark agreement signed this... 


IMARC 2025: Premier Chris Minns vows to streamline mining projects, telling global investors NSW is open for business on critical minerals
21st October 2025

NSW Premier Chris Minns has issued a clear message to the global resources sector at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC): New South Wales is open for investment and ready to... 


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