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Australian nickel-gold miner IGO revenue rises on robust prices, sales

IGO, which completed a $1.4 billion deal to buy a stake in Tianqi Lithium's Australian assets last month, has been looking to focus on its nickel and lithium ventures.

Reuters | July 27, 2021 | 8:58 pm

Top Australian capital raises seek to create mining value

Australian companies raise funds to advance a suite of projects…

Henry Lazenby | July 27, 2021 | 10:01 am

African nations criticize push to fast-track deep-sea mining talks

The task of agreeing on regulations by mid-2023 is "seemingly…

Reuters | July 27, 2021 | 8:39 am

CEO of Aboriginal group whose rock shelters Rio Tinto destroyed steps down

Carol Meredith will leave the role in September to spend…

Reuters | July 27, 2021 | 7:42 am

Stanmore gets approval to develop Queensland coal project

The project would be an extension of Isaac Plains, producing…

Reuters | July 27, 2021 | 7:37 am

Rio Tinto rejects push by activist shareholders to reveal emission targets

Miner has hit back at a push to make it more accountable for carbon emissions produced by its customers, including Chinese steel makers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2019 | 3:52 am

Newmont’s Tanami gold mine to curb emissions by 20%

Project included the installation of two power stations, a 66 kV interconnected power line, and a 450 km natural gas pipeline.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2019 | 2:05 pm

Lucapa finds fourth +50 carat diamond at Mothae mine in Lesotho

While the 83.9 carat rock was not gem-quality, Lucapa says the find continues to underline the large-stone nature of the kimberlite resource.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2019 | 8:58 am

Nickel demand growing thanks to EV boom

The need for nickel is starting to rise at a time when its price is too low to incentivize new project development.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 13, 2019 | 7:12 am

Workers put brakes on wrong train in BHP iron ore train derailment-regulator

The train had to be deliberately derailed after it reached speeds of 162 km/hour (101 mph), destroying two locomotives, 245 ore cars and 2 km (1.2 miles) of track.

Reuters | March 12, 2019 | 9:35 am

Blackstone says BC cobalt project compares with world’s top deposits

The Aussie miner says new work in recent months has uncovered fresh targets assaying up to 2.3% cobalt and 32 grams per tonne gold.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 12, 2019 | 7:09 am

Newcrest inks $65-million JV deal with Greatland Gold

The joint venture will focus on advancing the London-based explorer’s Havieron project in Western Australia's prolific Paterson region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2019 | 3:10 am

Newcrest grabs majority stake in Canadian copper-gold mine

Australia’s largest gold producer is paying $806.5 million for a 70% stake in Imperial Metals’ Red Chris copper and gold mine, located in British Columbia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2019 | 2:50 am

Salary not top priority for mining jobseekers – Study

Out of 800 people polled, 40% prioritize work-life balance.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 10, 2019 | 12:21 pm

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