Australia Top Stories

Glencore buys Newmont’s stake in Argentina copper-gold project

Gold Fields takeover target Yamana Gold continues to own 56.25% and remains the operator of the MARA copper-gold project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2022 | 5:21 am

Australian mining firm IPOs lag on board gender balance

The mining industry, a key pillar of the nation’s economy,…

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 6:45 pm

Moody’s downgrades mining sector outlook to negative

Forecast reflects expectations that aggregate EBITDA will contract for the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2022 | 9:43 am

Sexual abuse at Australian mines set to be targeted by new rules

Recommendations include implementing a code of practice to improve security…

Bloomberg News | September 21, 2022 | 8:06 am

BHP coal mine workers in Australian state set to vote on industrial action

Workers at four mines of the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance will…

Reuters | September 21, 2022 | 7:43 am

Making mining employment less challenging

The Australian Government is on a path to make the process of job-hunting more streamlined.

Rob Tyson - Mining International Inc. | August 24, 2020 | 6:00 am

Rio Tinto chiefs lose millions over aboriginal site blast

Rio will cut short-term bonuses of some senior executives after internal review found “systemic failures in the cultural heritage management system.”

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2020 | 3:53 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Iron ore prices hit six-and-half year highs, BHP defers decision on Jansen , Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott, and more.

MINING.com Editor | August 20, 2020 | 3:44 pm

Rising supplies set to undermine iron ore price rally

Iron ore’s rally, underpinned by China’s massive construction boom, is at risk of slowing as miners ramp up output.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 20, 2020 | 9:48 am

BHP and Rio Tinto show the swings and arrows of China commodity exposure

It may be a bit of an oversimplification, but in the current situation the world of commodities is effectively split between China and the rest.

Reuters | August 20, 2020 | 8:07 am

Australian Strategic Materials, ZironTech produce high-purity praseodymium at pilot plant

This milestone is the final testing stage of the patented metallization process for permanent magnet metals.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 20, 2020 | 6:15 am

AusIMM launches EEF scholarship program

The 2021 EEF Scholarship provides support to students throughout their higher education studies to kick start their career in mining.

MINING.com Editor | August 19, 2020 | 1:27 pm

Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott delay

The world’s second largest miner said a two-month delay in restarting the smelter at the US mine prompted the revision.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2020 | 9:23 am

MMG’s half-year loss doubles as covid-19 hits prices

Company posted a half-yearly loss attributable to shareholders of $158 million, compared to an $81 million loss reported last year.

Reuters | August 19, 2020 | 8:28 am

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