Researchers are hard at work developing a raft of technologies to help Australia’s minerals industry remain globally competitive.

The proposed changes to the Research & Development tax system look to significantly change the way companies claim R&D and may reduce expenditure on R&D placing Australia at a competitive disadvantage.

The move to fast track more highly skilled workers into Australia has been welcomed by the mining industry.

A new website, Mining Family Matters, has been launched across Australia to provide free support and services for the families of miners.