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ChatGPT doesn’t know where the world’s copper comes from, AI images show mining stuck in the Great Depression

So much for data mining and machine learning.

Frik Els | January 20, 2023 | 1:55 pm

Fortescue sees renewables overtaking iron ore business

"I think we will see renewable energy play a very…

Reuters | January 20, 2023 | 8:28 am

Australian state says coal miners must keep up to 10% for local needs

The NSW Minerals Council said the policy would have little…

Reuters | January 19, 2023 | 9:39 am

BHP expects China to underpin commodities demand in 2023

Its view contrasts with that of Rio Tinto, which said…

Reuters | January 18, 2023 | 1:39 pm

Coronado sees coking coal enquiries tick up as China eases unofficial ban

Company produced 8.8 million tonnes of coal in the first…

Reuters | January 18, 2023 | 7:43 am

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Mining industry investing in local jobs in Australia

Urgent policy reforms to remove regulatory impediments, create more flexible workplaces and introduce internationally competitive tax rates are essential, says Minerals Council of Australia.

MINING.com Editor | March 4, 2021 | 6:00 am

Curtin University ranks 2nd in world for Mineral and Mining Engineering

The latest results show Curtin achieved ranking in 30 subjects, including four subjects in the top 50 in the world and 20 in the top 200.

MINING.com Editor | March 4, 2021 | 6:00 am

Turquoise Hill CEO quits on Rio Tinto meddling

Ulf Quellmann has resigned after top shareholder Rio Tinto told the Canadian miner it plans to vote against his re-election.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2021 | 3:55 am

Rio Tinto chairman to step down over caves blast scandal

Simon Thompson is the latest high-profile departure linked to the miner’s destruction of ancient rock shelters in Western Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2021 | 7:06 am

TIMELINE-Rio Tinto’s sacred Indigenous caves blast scandal

The blasts, while legal, deeply distressed the traditional owners and led to a public outcry and a national inquiry, ultimately costing three top executives and two board members, including the chair, their jobs.

Reuters | March 2, 2021 | 2:55 pm

Minerals exploration in Australia jumps as supercycle looms

Spending on exploration in Australia rose in the December quarter to its highest in over seven years.

Bloomberg News | March 2, 2021 | 8:39 am

Glencore’s Australia mine expansion threatens sacred sites – authority head

Glencore unit McArthur River Mine received approval from the territory's mining minister last year to proceed with the expansion.

Reuters | March 2, 2021 | 8:20 am

Rio Tinto, Mongolia agree to replace Oyu Tolgoi expansion plan

News of the agreement comes as the Australian Taxation Office has hit the miner with a new $317 million bill.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 2, 2021 | 4:07 am

Rio Tinto hikes investment in the Pilbara

It has spent over $385 million (A$500 million) in the past year to continue developing the Greater Tom Price iron ore operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2021 | 10:00 am

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