Key Australian coal rail line to Newcastle fully reopens following floods

The disruption drove coal prices to more than two-year highs above $100 a tonne.

Reuters | March 25, 2021 | 5:46 pm

Forrest takes on Musk in hydrogen versus EVs debate

The Fortescue founder doubled down this week on his criticism of Musk’s view that hydrogen cars are “mind-bogglingly stupid.”

Bloomberg News | March 25, 2021 | 10:32 am

Dividend over digging: Miners pay shareholders but need new projects

Major miners need to increase spending to secure fresh copper supply, analysts say, amid worries that availability of the red metal will slide just as demand surges.

Reuters | March 25, 2021 | 7:38 am

BHP presses to transform Australia’s ‘dysfunctional’ gas market

BHP is pressing for Australia's gas market to move away from opaque contract negotiations towards index-based deals.

Reuters | March 24, 2021 | 8:25 am

Australian coal rail line to Newcastle port partly reopens as flood waters recede

The Hunter Valley rail network serves mines run by BHP Group , Glencore Plc, New Hope Corp, Whitehaven Coal and Yancoal Australia.

Reuters | March 24, 2021 | 7:24 am

Russell: Australia’s rain will become India’s pain as coal flows halt

Heavy rains and the worst floods in 50 years have shut the world’s largest coal-export harbour.

Reuters | March 23, 2021 | 10:59 am

Post pandemic, financings for gold projects rebound

A review of capital raisings between February 2020 and February 2021 found that of the $2.9 billion raised for gold projects in 41 countries, 75% went to projects in just five countries, Mining Intelligence says.

Northern Miner Staff | March 23, 2021 | 8:47 am

Rio Tinto steps up efforts to repair damaged Indigenous ties

The miner will form an Indigenous advisory group to help it better understand issues affecting Indigenous Australians, identify gaps in current protocols and re-establish trust over time.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2021 | 7:19 am

Lucapa Diamond boosts Lulo mine resource by 35%

In-situ alluvial resource at the Angolan mine increased to 135,900 carats at an average diamond price of $1,440/ct.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2021 | 3:51 am

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