Australia to appeal climate ruling that threatens fossil fuels

Environment Minister Sussan Ley has “formed the view there are grounds on which to appeal,” her office said Friday in a statement, without specifying details of the issues the government will contest.

Bloomberg News | July 9, 2021 | 3:35 am

Rio Tinto, POSCO join forces to cut steel sector emissions

Partnership will explore a range of technologies for decarbonization across the value chain from iron ore mining to steelmaking.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2021 | 6:55 am

Australia must weigh climate change in mine approvals — court

Federal judge has ruled the environment minister has a duty to consider risks emissions pose to young people when approving coal mines or expansions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2021 | 3:13 am

Fortescue produces first green iron ore, part of carbon neutrality goal

The company has produced both green iron and green cement in trials that are part of its goal to be a top player in the renewable energy market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2021 | 7:02 am

Nauru puts UN on two-year deadline to make deep-sea mining rules

The Pacific island nation has notified a United Nations body of plans to start deep-sea mining, giving the International Seabed Authority two years to complete long-running talks on rules governing the new and controversial industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 2, 2021 | 2:45 pm

Freeport to acquire Yandera copper project in PNG

The imminent purchase follows the junior's acquisition of the Star Mountains copper-gold project, 25km from Ok Tedi.

MINING.COM Editor | June 29, 2021 | 5:00 am

Western Australia’s miners call for inquiry over reported sexual assaults

Mining companies with operations in the state back call for a parliamentary inquiry into climbing sexual assault and harassment allegations in the workplace.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2021 | 9:43 am

Rio kept destruction of Ice Age Australia heritage secret, Aboriginal group says

The Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation says Rio Tinto kept existence of traditional site in its license as secret.

Reuters | June 25, 2021 | 5:15 am

Western Australia’s Aboriginal groups slam cultural heritage bill

National Native Title Council says it has not been properly consulted over the bill's latest revisions, which risk further damage to cultural heritage.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2021 | 7:03 am

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