July 13, 2021 Western Australia plans world’s biggest renewable energy hub The Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) would stretch across an area bigger than greater Sydney, and could produce up to 50 gigawatts of energy.
July 12, 2021 Rio Tinto to keep South African operation shut Richards Bay Minerals, shut down following the murder of the top manager, will open only if safety of people is guaranteed.
July 9, 2021 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…
July 8, 2021 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.
July 8, 2021 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.
July 6, 2021 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.
July 2, 2021 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…
June 29, 2021 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.
June 25, 2021 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.
June 25, 2021 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.
US Commerce Dept gives initial backing to Sibanye’s call for tariffs on Russian palladium Trade data indicates that global flows have already begun to reroute since the company filed its petition. February 13, 2026 | 07:40 am
