MCA VICTORIA
Victorian Critical Minerals Roadmap Update 2026
The Victorian Minister for Resources released a Critical Minerals Roadmap Update summarising progress on priorities since the Roadmap was released in December 2024 and setting out the next stage of Victoria’s work to support the critical minerals sector.
MCA Victoria launched the Roadmap with the Minister for Resources in 2024 and has had detailed input to the actions. A number of industry priorities have been delivered including the establishment of a Critical Minerals Advisory Group, a Critical Minerals Coordination Office to facilitate sector development, funding to develop the MCA-led Mining Pathways TAFE course, and government engagement support for communities in northwest Victoria. MCA Victoria is working with government to progress the next round of practical actions to support investment in the sector.
Contact: James Sorahan
Mineral Sands Restoration Working Group progressing new best practice guidelines
MCA Victoria represents the mining sector on the Mineral Sands Agricultural Land Restoration Working Group. Subject matter experts and community representatives have provided evidence and views to the Working Group since its establishment in June. Industry stakeholders will present in the next rounds of meetings. Details on the Working Group’s monthly meeting topics are available on the Resources Victoria website.
The Working Group is an independent advisory body tasked with providing Resources Victoria with practical, evidence-based advice on restoring agricultural land and developing best practice guidelines for industry, advice on research, monitoring and rehabilitation practices.
Contact: James Sorahan
Minister King visits Victorian antimony projects
Minister for Resources, The Hon. Madeleine King MP, visited Southern Cross Gold’s Sunday Creek gold/antimony project and Alkane Resources’ Costerfield Project. Facilitated by MCA Victoria, the visit included Southern Cross Gold’s exploration portal currently under construction.
Victoria produces around four per cent of the world’s antimony and the Victorian Government’s Advancing Antimony Grants program aims to support early-stage industry development of downstream antimony processing in Victoria.
Contact: James Sorahan
MCA NT
NT Resources Industry Safety Forum: 27 October 2026
MCA NT will hold its inaugural Resources Industry Safety Forum with NT WorkSafe on 27 October 2026 at Charles Darwin University’s Casuarina Campus.
The forum will provide an important opportunity for industry to engage directly with NT WorkSafe on current and emerging workplace health and safety priorities, including national WHS reforms, diesel particulate matter, workplace exposure limits, workforce capability and emergency response preparedness. An optional tour of Charles Darwin University’s emergency response and paramedic training facilities will follow the forum.
Members are encouraged to participate, share their practical experience and help shape future industry safety priorities for 2027.
Contact: Amber Jarrett
NT Gala Dinner
The MCA NT Gala Dinner is the Territory’s annual celebration of the achievements and contributions of the Territory’s minerals industry. It’s a highlight of the industry’s calendar, bringing together industry leaders, community partners, and government for an evening of networking and recognition.
Join us at the 2026 MCA NT Gala Dinner on Friday 20 November
For further information on MCA events:
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W: https://www.minerals.org.au/events