The metals industry is a vital component of the Australian economy, and has experienced steady growth in recent years, with a 5.4% increase in revenue from 2021 to 2022. In 2022, the industry generated approximately AUD 78 billion in revenue, employing approximately 105,000 people, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This article explores the factors contributing to the industry's growth, key statistics, trends, challenges, and future outlook.
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AERIS RESOURCES LIMITED
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+61 7 3034 6200 info@aerisresources.com.au
Aeris Resources is mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Its copper-dominant portfolio comprises four operating assets, a long-life development project and a highly prospective exploration portfolio, spanning Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria, with headquarters in Brisbane. Aeris has a strong pipeline of organic growth projects, an aggressive exploration program and continues to investigate strategic merger and acquisitions opportunities. Aeris is committed to building strong partnerships with its key community, investment and workforce stakeholders. Our mining operations are close to small communities and at Aeris, we aim to develop genuine and lasting relationships with the communities in which we operate. We employ around 1000 people across our Tritton Copper Operations, Cracow Gold Operations, Jaguar Operations, North Queensland Copper Operations, Stockman Project and our Brisbane offices. Our entire workforce shares a passion for excellence, but …
IGO LTD
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+61 8 9238 8399 contact@igo.com.au
IGO Limited is an ASX 100 listed Company focused on creating a better planet for future generations by discovering, developing and delivering products critical to clean energy. We are a purpose-led organisation with strong, embedded values and a culture of caring for our people and our stakeholders, and believe we are Making a Difference by safely, sustainably and ethically delivering the products our customers need to advance the global transition to decarbonisation. Through our upstream mining and downstream processing assets, IGO is enabling future-facing technologies, including the electrification of transport, energy storage and renewable energy generation. IGO’s nickel business includes the Nova and Forrestania Operations and the Cosmos Project, all of which are located in Western Australia. Nova and Forrestania are operating underground mining and processing operations, while Cosmos is a development stage project with first production expected mid 2023. Our lithium interest…
GOLD CORPORATION - THE PERTH MINT
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+61 8 9221 2258 depository@perthmint.com
The Perth Mint is Australia’s largest fully integrated, innovative precious metals enterprise, providing premium gold, silver and platinum products and services to markets throughout the world. Internationally renowned and respected for our quality, security, efficiency and technical expertise, our dynamic operation maintains its global standing by upholding the core values of excellence, ethics and equity, underpinned by an uncompromising focus on cost efficiency. Holding accreditations with the world’s top five trading centres, The Perth Mint produces significant volumes of physical metal for delivery to the leading investment markets. It owns and operates the only refinery in Australia which is certified by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) for gold and silver, and holds certifications by the New York Commodities Exchange, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, the Tokyo Commodities Exchange and the Shanghai Gold Exchange. The Perth Mint also provides the world’s sole g…
SEFAR FILTRATION (OCEANIA)
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+61 2 8822 1700 saleswa@sefar.com
Sefar - The Worlds Filtration Expert. We are the global leader in manufacturing of customer-tailored solutions in filtration and separation, for industrial applications. Through our complete range of filtration solutions and profound technical knowledge, we are dedicated in our offering of designed tailored industrial filtration solutions that minimize downtime, in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of our customer fluid processes management through a Total Cost of Ownership Approach. We support our customer through a strong technical knowledge based on innovation, quality and customized solutions, leveraging on our core integrity values. Leveraging on our global experience, we design and provide tailored filtration solutions in a wide variety of applications such as: ✔️ Minerals ✔️ Food ✔️ Chemicals ✔️ Life Science ✔️ Environmental in order to assist our customers with any of their requirements. We also have developed a unique and tailored range of high quality l…
VERIDAPT PTY LTD
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+61 2 8075 2222 info@veridapt.com
VERIDAPT is an award-winning IoT & fintech company leading the digital revolution in commodity monitoring and management technology. The company is expanding its unique platform to support new blue-chip customers requiring maximum transparency and security for energy, agricultural and metals commodities –through production, storage, trading and financing. VERIDAPT is already trusted to monitor over US$6 billion in commodities, annually, primarily hydrocarbons. Agriculturals and metals are high-growth sectors for the company. VERIDAPT is committed to helping its customers reach net-zero targets. Our IoT platform provides real-time visibility of GHG emissions with accurate reporting, delivering reliable data to track their progress and help industries carbon offset. Last year alone, VERIDAPT monitored over 16 billion tonnes of C02 emissions. Our customers include the world’s biggest commodity producers, including, BHP, Rio Tinto, Yancoal, Glencore and VALE. VERIDAPT is also growing …
METALS X LIMITED
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+61 8 9220 5700 reception@metalsx.com.au
Metals X Limited is a diversified group mining, developing and exploring for minerals and metals in Australia. Metals X has a 50% equity interest in the Renison Tin Operations in Tasmania (Renison) through its 50% stake in the Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture (BMTJV). Renison is the largest tin producer in Australia, one of the world’s largest and highest-grade tin mines and through the Metals X equity interest, one of the few publicly held tin projects in the world. The 100% owned world class Wingellina Nickel and Cobalt Project hosts a global resource of over 180Mt at 1% nickel that includes 167Mt as a probable reserve. Metals X’s 100% owned Nifty Copper Operations (“Nifty”) is a historically operating underground mine currently on care & maintenance. Nifty is supported by a large and growing sulphide copper endowment, with existing tier-one infrastructure being maintained for a rapid production restart. ASX: MLX ☛ More information: www.metalsx.com.au
PALLION
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+61 2 8571 9288 privacy@pallion.com
Pallion is forging the future of precious metals. From refining and minting to custom jewellery design and manufacturing, Pallion brings together some of Australia’s biggest names in bullion, jewellery and vaulting. Our relentless pursuit of new technologies and operating efficiencies means we employ some of the most innovative production processes across the value chain, which gives us and our customers a pivotal strategic advantage in the industry. As the largest precious metal services group in Australasia and amongst the largest privately-held Australian companies, our multi-national group operates facilities throughout Australia, Hong Kong (SAR) and mainland China. Pallion is comprised of eight entities: ABC Bullion, ABC Refinery, Palloys, AGS|PJW, A&E Metals, Regentco, Goldenage International and Custodian Vaults. While the products and services encompass a broad range of precious metal specialisations, one this is always the same: our commitment to providing cutting-edge va…
NOETIC
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+61 2 6234 7777 mail@noeticgroup.com
Noetic challenges clients to think differently and adopt new approaches to find solutions. We stand out from the crowd by providing professional services outside the norms of traditional consulting services. We bring the latest information, knowledge and practical experience to every project, building on the work your team has already done. Our work is never done until our client is satisfied they have the result they need. Noetic works across the Government, National Security and Defence, Not-for-profit, Emergency Management, and Resources (Oil & Gas and Mining) sectors. Noetic services include strategy and planning, implementation, review and evaluation, organisational capacity building, investment management, enterprise risk management, transaction coordination and research and development. #consulting #canberraconsulting #veterans #graduateprogram #miningandmetals Join our LinkedIn group (copy and paste into your browser): https://au.linkedin.com/company/noetic-group
BLACKSTONE MINERALS LIMITED
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+61 8 6500 9982 admin@blackstoneminerals.com.au
Blackstone Minerals Ltd (ASX: BSX / OTCQX: BLSTF / FRA: B9S) is focused on building an integrated upstream (Ta Khoa Nickel Project) and downstream (Ta Khoa Refinery Project) battery metals processing business in Vietnam that produces NCM Precursor products for Asia’s growing Lithium-ion battery industry (refer Figure x for project locations). The business includes an existing modern nickel mine built to Australian standards, which successfully operated as a mechanised underground nickel mine from 2013 to 2016. At both the mine and refinery level, the Company is focused on a partnership model and is collaborating with groups who are committed to sustainable mining, minimising carbon footprint and implementing a fully vertically integrated supply chain The Company’s development strategy is underpinned by the ability to secure nickel concentrate and Ta Khoa is emerging as a nickel sulfide district of enviable scale with several exploration targets yet to be tested. The company has a well-…
CHRYSOS CORPORATION
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+61 1300 554 474 info@chrysoscorp.com
Chrysos Corporation combines science and software to create technology solutions for the global mining industry. With staff across Australia, North America and Africa, Chrysos’ team of scientists, engineers and industry specialists blends innovation, technical expertise and superior customer service to create cutting-edge assay technologies and services that deliver the crucial operational data customers need to achieve better business outcomes. Originally developed at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, the company’s flagship product PhotonAssayᵀᴹ delivers faster, safer, more accurate and environmentally-friendly analysis of gold, silver, copper and other elements. The technology has rapidly displaced slower, more hazardous and costly processes to become the mining industry’s most innovative and valuable assaying solution. Chrysos puts science in technology to make technology that matters.
SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ
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+65 1800 828 1120 investor.relations@jacobs.com
Sinclair Knight Merz was acquired by Jacobs in 2013. To follow Jacobs please visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/jacobs Sinclair Knight Merz a leading projects firm, with global capability in strategic consulting, engineering and project delivery.
BECKS GROUP AU
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+61 1800 888 590 customerservice@becksgroup.au
Becks is Australias Largest Privately Owned Precious Metal Refiner and Wedding Ring Manufacturer. Established in 1976 under Peter W Beck, Becks manufactures over 4000 Wedding Ring designs for Men and Women which are available through retail outlets all over Australia and New Zealand. - Wedding Rings and Jewellery Becks manufactures a range of different wedding rings for men and women, and a selection of adult and baby bangles. All made of Precious Metals including Gold, Platinum and Palladium, Becks has over 4500 designs each with multiple variations. - Precious Metal Supply As Precious Metal specialists, we manufacture a full range of carated Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium alloys designed specifically for the manufacturing jeweller. These alloys come in several forms. - Precious Metal Services - Refining Our reputation as an Australian owned refiner is based on our understanding of the accuracy and honesty that is essential when recovering precious metals. To assist in the…
EGANS ASSET MANAGEMENT PTY LTD
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+61 1300 298 578 info@egans.com.au
Established in 1996 Egans provides specialized commercial removal and managed storage services to business across Australia. Incorporating our Wise Office Furniture program Egans provides best practice outcomes for the resale and disposal of commercial grade workstations and office furniture. Egans now operate on a national basis providing our full suite of services to corporate and government organisations. Guided by our motto “a shift in thinking” Egans have developed industry best practice solutions in all areas of our business. A focus on tailored solutions allows us to develop long-term relationships with our clients, assisting with day-to-day needs as well as planning and executing some of the largest projects in the industry. Egans is a professional corporate relocation company and the largest distributor of second hand workstations and office furniture in Australia. Our key services include relocations, auctions, storage, recycling and the reuse/resale of workstations an…
ICON METAL
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+61 2 9637 2102 admin@iconmetal.com
Icon Metal was founded in 1985 as a family-owned business of 5 employees, an office and a small workshop specialising in miscellaneous metalwork. Now, with 35 years experience we employ 60+ staff and rank among Tier 1 contractors in Sydney, offering a range of other services including architectural feature stairs, glass, cladding, rigging and project management. Our premises has expanded and most of our fabrication is done in our large, recently renovated workshop. Icon has a reputation for undertaking bold, high-risk, high-reward ventures - and delivering a high-quality result. We don’t shy away from challenging designs or experimental briefs - we see them as an opportunity to innovate, learn and grow. As leading suppliers and installers in infrastructure and commercial construction, our commitment to Work Health and Safety is exemplified through our WHS Management System which has been certified by the industry leaders, Compliance Australia Certification Services (CACS). In addit…
NEUMANN GROUP
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+61 7 5589 2700 info@neumann.com.au
Established in 1948 by Alfred Neumann, the Neumann Group of Companies have a proud and successful history. Commencing operations as a sand mining business, the group has developed and diversified over the years and now trade within the steel, specialised metals, civil construction, quarrying, pre-mixed concrete, mineral sands and land development industries. The Neumann Group remains a privately owned family business. They attribute their success and continued growth to the philosophy of believing in people, innovation and providing quality products. The family feel strongly about offering a friendly and professional service whilst maintaining strict quality, safety and environmental standards. Neumann’s turnover is in excess of $600 million dollars and currently employs over 600 people Australia wide. While the Group has various offices around the country, Head Office is located at Currumbin in South East Queensland.
HARDCHROME ENGINEERING PTY. LTD.
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+61 3 9561 9155 sales@hardchrome.com.au
HARDCHROME ENGINEERING PTY. LTD. is a mining & metals company whose head quarters isnbased out of 175 WELLINGTON RD, NORTH CLAYTON, VIC, Australia. Founded in 1968, Hardchrome Engineering is recognised as an industry leader in Surface Technology and Heat Treatment. With two facilities located in Victoria – one at North Clayton, Melbourne, Australia, the other at Yallourn in the LaTrobe Valley – Hardchrome Engineering provides services to a broad range of industry sectors and clients. Demand for new and improved processes has encouraged us to expand from our start-up hardchroming applications to one of Australia’s largest industrial Surface Technology and Heat Treatment Specialists. Our skilled team of people across our business units (including a metallurgist and chemical engineer) ensures the focus is always on achieving high quality production which is paramount to our ongoing success. From small machine components to large mill rolls for the steel and aluminium industries, Hardc…
INDEPENDENT METALLURGICAL OPERATIONS (IMO)
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+61 8 9458 3286 imo@indmetops.com.au
Independent Metallurgical Operations Pty Ltd (IMO) has provided operational and project support services to the mining industry since 1998. Our focus is to deliver tailored metallurgy solutions that are cost effective, efficient, safe and environmentally responsible. The objectives of IMO are to assist exploration, mining and engineering companies with the development of process options for new projects or the management and optimisation of existing minerals treatment plants. This may be achieved through the management of studies in-house or the provision of contractors and permanent staff into client project and operations teams. IMO is the largest metallurgical services group in Australia. We have a core team of operations staff including metallurgists, chemists and technicians; a team of consultants including metallurgists and process engineers plus a comprehensive data base of contractors available for both consulting and operations. IMO’s vast experience has been gained thro…
ARGONAUT
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+61 8 9224 6897 clientservices@argonaut.com
Argonaut is an integrated investment house with corporate finance, stockbroking & research and special situation financing capability in Australia. With offices in Perth, Argonaut is technically driven and focused on metals & mining, energy, agribusiness, businesses and contractors that service the natural resource sector and select industrial companies with market capitalisations between $30 million and $5 billion. Argonaut is led by an experienced executive team with deep industry knowledge, who have previously held senior executive roles at leading international investment banking and securities houses. Argonaut is focused on providing clients with high quality integrated services across the full advisory and capital spectrum during their entire company life cycle.
TOTALSEAL® GROUP - INTERNATIONAL SEALS SECTOR - DIPLOMA PLC
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+61 7 3489 8000 sales@totalsealau.com
TOTALSEAL® Group is a subsidiary of the DIPLOMA plc - FTSE 250 company (London Stock Exchange). Group operations are in Australia - Brisbane, Gladstone, Perth, Sydney with a Service & Distribution Centre in Noumea, Nouvelle Calédonie. We operate on all continents focused on the MRO opportunities, gasket sealing manufacturing and supplying our quality mechanical sealing components. Dynamic elastomeric sealing products are often designed to improve product performance especially in Oil & Gas. Our knowledgeable service and technical teams are experienced in but not limited to the following sectors namely, Resources, Mining, Power Generation and Oil & Gas, Our aim is to reduce our customers Total Operating Costs (TOC) and increasing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rates particularly where our customer’s plant uptime and throughput are critical for continuous operations. High Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) & Pressure Oxidisation (POX) service, improvement and maintenance remains our ke…
ZENITH MINERALS
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+61 8 9226 1110 info@zenithminerals.com.au
Zenith Minerals (ASX:ZNC) is a WA–based company focused on the identification, exploration and development of base, industrial and precious metal deposits across the globe. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in May 2007 (ASX Code ZNC) under the name Zinc Co Australia Limited, the Company subsequently changed its name to Zenith Minerals Limited in November 2010. The management and board of Zenith Minerals Limited have extensive experience in exploration and development of metal deposits. The Company’s main focus is advancing its project portfolio of high-quality lithium, gold and base metals projects. The Company has continued to implement its strategy of being an exploration project generator. Projects are advanced by the Company’s experienced team applying innovative exploration techniques. In Australia, the Company’s projects include Split Rocks (gold, lithium, cobalt) in WA and Red Mountain (gold, silver), Develin Creek (copper, zinc, gold, silver) and Tate River (g…
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Factors Contributing to the Growth and Success of the Metals Industry
Government Initiatives
The Australian government has implemented various initiatives to support the growth and success of the metals industry. One such initiative is the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, which provides funding for infrastructure projects in northern Australia, where much of the mining activity takes place.
In addition, the government has implemented tax incentives for exploration and development of new mining sites, encouraging investment in the industry.
Industry Growth and Comparison to Previous Years
The metals industry has experienced growth due to the demand for raw materials from other industries, such as construction and manufacturing. In addition, the rise of electric vehicles has increased the demand for metals such as lithium and cobalt, used in battery production.
The metals industry in Australia has experienced significant growth in the past few years, with revenue increasing from AUD 63 billion in 2019 to AUD 72 billion in 2021, according to the ABS. The mining industry is the largest sector within the metals industry, generating approximately AUD 41 billion in revenue in 2022, followed by the manufacturing industry, which generated approximately AUD 28 billion in revenue.
Key Trends in the Metals Industry
Technological Disruptions
The metals industry is constantly evolving, with technological disruptions playing a significant role in shaping its future. The use of automation and robotics in mining operations has increased efficiency and safety, while the adoption of digital technologies such as blockchain has improved supply chain transparency and traceability.
In addition, the use of 3D printing in the manufacturing industry has the potential to disrupt traditional supply chains for metals, allowing for the production of customized parts and reducing waste.
Sustainability
Sustainability has become a key focus for the metals industry, with increasing pressure from consumers and stakeholders to reduce the environmental impact of mining and manufacturing processes. The industry has responded by implementing more sustainable practices, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing water usage in mining operations.
Challenges Facing the Metals Industry
Competition from Emerging Markets
The metals industry faces increasing competition from emerging markets, such as China and India, where labor and production costs are lower. This has put pressure on Australian companies to reduce costs and increase efficiency to remain competitive.
Environmental Regulations
Environmental regulations have become increasingly stringent, adding to the cost of production for the metals industry. Companies must invest in sustainable practices to comply with these regulations, which can be a challenge for smaller companies with limited resources.
Future Outlook for the Metals Industry
The metals industry in Australia is expected to continue experiencing growth in the coming years, driven by the demand for raw materials from other industries, such as construction and manufacturing. The shift towards sustainable practices is also expected to continue, with increasing pressure from consumers and stakeholders.
However, the industry will also face challenges, such as increasing competition from emerging markets and the cost of complying with environmental regulations. To remain successful, the industry will need to continue to innovate and adopt new technologies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
One area of potential growth is in the development of new materials, such as graphene and carbon fiber, which have unique properties that make them attractive to industries such as aerospace and electronics. Australian companies have an opportunity to capitalize on these emerging materials and develop new markets for their products.
Another area of potential growth is in the recycling and reuse of metals, which can reduce the environmental impact of mining and manufacturing processes. The adoption of circular economy principles is expected to increase, with companies looking for ways to reduce waste and increase efficiency in their operations.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the metals industry is a vital component of the Australian economy, with a significant contribution to GDP and employment. The industry has experienced steady growth in recent years, driven by the demand for raw materials from other industries and government initiatives to support the industry.
Looking forward, the industry is expected to continue to grow and evolve, with opportunities for innovation and the adoption of new technologies. However, the industry will also face challenges, such as increasing competition from emerging markets and the cost of complying with environmental regulations.
To remain successful, the industry will need to continue to adapt and innovate, developing new markets and adopting sustainable practices. With the right investments and initiatives, the metals industry in Australia has the potential to continue to grow and contribute to the country's economic prosperity.