The most in-demand mining leaders are no longer those who’ve unearthed vast troves of glittering gold.

China is exposed to international iron ore prices as it must import nearly 80% of its annual consumption.

“The process of publicly airing these matters has built trust and accelerated the momentum for change,” said Kellie Parker, Rio Tinto's chief executive for Australia.

The massive build of renewables equals more than a third of the total wind and solar capacity Australia already has.

P will make a fresh A$1 million donation and continue to support the Studio Schools of Australia’s model for Indigenous education as a foundation partner.

Globally, the industry will need as much as $42 billion of investment by the end of the decade in order to meet demand, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek said the Central Queensland Coal project could have unacceptable impacts on the world heritage site.