Liability trial for BHP in Samarco dam collapse begins in LondonBHP faces a potential $47 billion payout in damages over the 2015 Mariana dam disaster, as a 12-week trial kicks off.Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2024 | 3:26 am
Australia’s MinRes probes payments to tycoon founderChris Ellison, who has a large stake in the miner,…Bloomberg News | October 20, 2024 | 4:46 pm
Sibanye halts Century zinc operations following bushfireThe company expects operations at its zinc project in Australia…Staff Writer | October 18, 2024 | 9:49 am
Heavy rains to threaten 25% of copper projects by 2050 Verisk Maplecroft predicts that by mid-century, a quarter of global copper projects will be affected by extreme precipitation. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2024 | 5:47 am
Anglo American to receive coal bids in September The sale process includes the Grosvenor and Moranbah North mines along with three smaller mines in Queensland. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2024 | 4:02 am
BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 3:36 am
Want to capitalize on all-time high gold price? You could be in business by 2040! Financial markets and the mining industry have lost all touch. Frik Els | August 19, 2024 | 11:09 am
Regis Resources says project ‘not viable’ after Australia’s gov’t order The miner is exploring legal options after a last-minute protection of Indigenous cultural heritage blocked its McPhillamys project. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2024 | 3:52 am
Whitehaven Coal to cut 192 jobs at mines purchased from BHP Whitehaven had announced plans in October to buy out BHP's Blackwater and Daunia mines in a $4.1 billion deal. Reuters | August 16, 2024 | 11:13 am
Fortescue, Fabrum commission Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant on mine site The plant can produce approximately 350 kg of liquid hydrogen per day and has about 600 kg of storage. Staff Writer | August 16, 2024 | 10:03 am
Westgold gets reserve boost from South Junction mine The mine serves as the primary ore source for the Bluebird processing hub and is expected to enter production this month. Staff Writer | August 16, 2024 | 9:36 am
Evolution Mining targeted in latest cyber attack Australian firms have continued to suffer from cyber attacks since 2022. Reuters | August 15, 2024 | 10:53 am