Governments turn against deep-sea mining as EV boom drives demand for metalsThe deep ocean contains the largest estimated deposits of minerals on the planet, potentially worth trillions of dollars.Bloomberg News | July 18, 2022 | 7:52 am
Ancient piece of earth’s crust defines location of economically important mineralsThe almost four billion-year-old piece of the earth's crust lies…Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 17, 2022 | 7:31 am
Rio Tinto faces labour crunch in Western Australia, warns of inflation hitRising covid-19 cases at its Pilbara operations have led to…Reuters | July 14, 2022 | 4:58 pm
Unemployment grows among Australia’s geoscientists in Q1-2020 The Australian Institute of Geoscientists reports a 10% rise in unemployment in Q1-2020. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 7, 2020 | 6:15 am
Blast at Anglo American coal mine in Australia injures five The incident is the company's second in 15 months in the area. Reuters | May 6, 2020 | 8:10 am
Rio Tinto’s top investors face off over emissions cut plan Investor advisory groups are divided on whether shareholders should ask Rio to set targets on scope 3 emissions. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2020 | 6:18 am
Sumitomo moves ahead with Hillalong coal JV Japanese major will earn an initial 10% interest in the project under an agreement with Bowen Coal. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2020 | 11:54 am
Most top miners failing Paris Agreement goals Eight of the world’s top ten largest miners are not doing enough to help meet global climate goals, study shows. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2020 | 8:50 am
Coal loses backing from another big bank Westpac Banking said it would exit the sector by 2030. Bloomberg News | May 4, 2020 | 8:46 am
Australia Northern Territory to ease restrictions, miners maintain protocols The Minerals Council of Australia said the continued commitment to high standards will include exploration activities as well as operational sites. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 1, 2020 | 6:15 am
CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit. Frik Els | April 30, 2020 | 2:25 pm
Fortescue posts 10% rise in Q3 iron ore output Company upgraded its guidance for 2020 shipments to 175-177 million tonnes based on strong operating performance. Bruno Venditti | April 30, 2020 | 1:23 pm