Australia Top Stories

Rio Tinto cuts ties with Russian businesses over Ukraine war

The decision throws into doubt the future of Rio's aluminum joint venture with Rusal and an Irish refinery, key to Europe’s aluminum sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2022 | 3:45 am

Australia, South Africa miners eye options as Europe makes desperate calls

Prices of palladium, coal and other commodities have skyrocketed since…

Reuters | March 9, 2022 | 1:06 pm

Inflation, volatility from Ukraine war to have impact, says BHP CEO

The company is forecasting 0.5% lower global growth than previously…

Reuters | March 8, 2022 | 8:20 am

Women in mining still facing bullying, discrimination – report

AusIMM’s 2022 Women in Mining survey shows that almost three-quarters…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 8, 2022 | 5:05 am

Copper, coal prices hit records, nickel jumps 30% overnight after wild week of trading

Copper scales $5 for the first time ever, metallurgical and…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 7, 2022 | 1:02 pm

RNC recovers more high-grade coarse gold at Beta Hunt

Some 3,200 ounces of coarse gold have been recovered from the 15 Level A Zone.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 21, 2019 | 6:15 am

Copper, iron, bauxite facing major ESG challenges

Experts say such challenges have the potential to significantly impact the global supply of metals.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 20, 2019 | 11:00 am

Doing due diligence: What to know before investing in a mining junior

Junior explorers going into uncharted territory are on the map - and making a mark, especially in the gold and copper sectors.

Amanda Stutt | October 18, 2019 | 1:31 pm

India’s Adani awards rail contract to support Australian thermal coal mine

The Carmichael mine has been a lighting rod for climate change concerns in Australia.

Reuters | October 18, 2019 | 8:36 am

Australia backs solar farm for two Fortescue iron ore mines

Fortescue said the project would cut carbon emissions by about 40% at its Christmas Creek and Cloudbreak mines.

Reuters | October 18, 2019 | 8:32 am

St Barbara cuts production guidance at Gwalia gold mine; shares tumble

The Gwalia underground gold mine will produce between 175,000 and 190,000 ounces in full year 2020, instead of an initially expected 200,000-210,00 ounces

Reuters | October 17, 2019 | 9:18 pm

Edumine launches new training platform to serve mining companies

Edumine delivers online training programs for engineers and mining professionals.

MINING.com Editor | October 17, 2019 | 1:18 pm

BHP’s London AGM rejects call to quit ‘pro-coal’ associations

Ethical investors have called for the suspension, arguing BHP's membership of some industry organisations funds pro-coal lobbying.

Reuters | October 17, 2019 | 11:08 am

BHP to decide fate of Jansen potash mine in early 2021

Investors have been awaiting a board decision on whether to go ahead with the $17 billion project for years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2019 | 4:11 am

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