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Behind the Australian government efforts to reduce the Chinese power on the Northern Minerals share register is one of the world’s great technology battles.

The federal opposition is demanding a temporary halt on installation of new wind turbines until a national audit is done to determine the scale of asbestos contamination, as the growing crisis spreads to a second manufacturer.

Lynas Rare Earths has blasted “unpredictable” and escalating power disruptions in Kalgoorlie, saying they have stifled its quarterly production amid heightened demand for its product.

The world’s biggest supplier of non-China rare earths, Lynas, is evaluating diesel fuel and gas alternatives to a defective power supply contract that has intermittently stranded its $800m processing plant near Kalgoorlie.

Lynas Rare Earths has blamed grid outages caused by Western Australia’s transition to green energy for a slump in production at its Kalgoorlie processing hub.

National Mining and Related Industries Day 2025

22 November, 2025

a hub where families explore STEM, mining, and WA’s heritage through hands-on activities.

National Mining Day is an opportunity to recognise the people, projects, and partnerships that continue to drive Australia forward.

Wherever you are, happy Mining and Related Industries Day!

Gina Rinehart has delivered a ringing endorsement of the Liberal Party’s move to abandon net zero emissions targets and said retirement of the “very bad policy” is overdue.

Celebrating the enormous contribution our mining and related industries make to our country