The decision comes ahead of a byelection for the Upper Hunter seat in the NSW state parliament, in which the future of coal mining in the region is likely to be a key issue.
A handful of startups are trying to find a new way to recycle used car batteries, using water, chemicals and electricity to produce lead instead of the hazardous.
Company decided to waive its pre-emptive right over the 30% stake in Australia's Tropicana Gold Mine, paving the way for Regis Resources to acquire the stake.
The China steel and iron ore market narrative for 2021 was supposed to be pollution-led curbs on steel, coupled with rising iron ore supply. Neither is happening.