Australia Top Stories

BHP opens Australia’s first nickel sulphate plant

The world’s no. 1 miner has produced the first nickel sulphate crystals from its plant in Kwinana, outside Perth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2021 | 3:41 am

Mount Gibson to suspend W. Australia iron ore mine as prices fall

Company said it will suspend operations at its Shine iron…

Reuters | September 30, 2021 | 6:18 pm

South32 buys additional stake in Mozambique aluminum smelter

Company has exercised its right to buy an additional 25%…

Reuters | September 30, 2021 | 2:36 pm

Iron ore price jumps as Fortescue halts Pilbara operations

The world’s no.4 iron ore miner halted operations at its…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 30, 2021 | 9:11 am

Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes

While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2021 | 3:49 am

Energy Resources Of Australia says Rio Tinto to help with Ranger uranium rehabilitation

The Ranger project attracted controversy because of its proximity to the Kakadu National Park.

Reuters | July 25, 2019 | 9:11 am

Fortescue Metals reaps iron ore price windfall

Australia's Fortescue Metals Group reported record quarterly iron ore shipments on Thursday.

Reuters | July 25, 2019 | 8:53 am

Mining executives split on who bears burden of climate change

The debate among the world’s top miners shows how climate and global warming is becoming a bigger issue facing all companies.

Bloomberg News | July 25, 2019 | 3:45 am

Newcrest Mining Q4 gold output climbs 4%, beats estimate

Australia's largest listed gold miner said production for the June quarter rose to 661,414 ounces from 634,950 ounces reported last year.

Reuters | July 24, 2019 | 3:46 pm

Cobalt, nickel, other battery metals face supply crunch by 2020s — report

As the world sees demand for batteries grow at an unprecedented rate, supply of battery metals may soon not be enough to meet demand.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2019 | 4:13 am

RANKED: Top 10 lowest cost gold mines in the world Q1

Average all-in sustaining costs (AISC) incurred by gold miners rose from $988/oz in Q4 2018 to $1,000/oz in Q1 2019.

Jackson Chen | July 23, 2019 | 1:38 pm

Australian lithium miner Altura raises $15.8m as big shareholder raises stake

Key shareholder Ningbo Shanshan Co Ltd will increase its stake and invest A$22.4 million in the company.

Reuters | July 23, 2019 | 10:10 am

BHP earmarks $400 million to reduce emissions from its mines, products

The world’s No. 1 miner will spend that sum over the next five years, while linking executive pay more closely to environmental targets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2019 | 6:38 am

Jervois Mining takes over Canada’s eCobalt, shares jump

The battery minerals developer has been on a buying spree to build itself into a supplier of materials outside of China.

Reuters | July 22, 2019 | 9:35 am

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