‘Appalling’ abuse: Australia to push miners to set up register of offenders

Western Australia's inquiry says industry culture fails to protect women and recommends documenting victims' historical experiences.

Reuters | June 23, 2022 | 3:55 am

Universities, mining majors partner on research project to reduce risk of tailings dam failures

TAILLIQ project is funded by the Australian Research Council, Anglo American, BHP, Freeport-McMoran, Newmont, Rio Tinto and Teck Resources.

Staff Writer | June 22, 2022 | 2:26 pm

Australian state’s coal royalty hike could nudge others to follow suit – analysts

Queensland's bigger-than-expected hike in coal royalties could embolden other Australian states and resources-heavy countries around the world to make similar moves.

Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 8:00 am

Lithium Power to become sole owner of Chile project

Lithium Power is merging with its JV partners on the Maricunga project in Chile to become the asset’s sole owner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2022 | 3:31 am

Rio Tinto opens Gudai-Darri, its most technologically advanced mine in Pilbara

Its Rio's first greenfield mine in the Pilbara in more than a decade and a multi-billion-dollar investment.

Staff Writer | June 21, 2022 | 3:33 pm

What is Australia doing about sexual harassment in mining camps?

In submissions to the inquiry last year, top miners acknowledged that sexual harassment is rife at mining camps in Western Australia.

Reuters | June 21, 2022 | 10:29 am

Tesla lithium supplier targets first shipment by year-end

Australia’s Core Lithium is expected to supply Tesla with up to 110,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate over four years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 21, 2022 | 6:56 am

Top three Aussie miners to shed $11bn in market value as commodity rout accelerates

BHP and Rio Tinto are trading at a one-month low, while Fortescue is at a three-month low.

Reuters | June 20, 2022 | 3:43 am

Australia’s opposition party flags more ambitious emissions goal

But coal and gas are going to continue to be “part of the mix.”

Bloomberg News | June 19, 2022 | 10:57 am

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