The world’s biggest diamond mine is closing

Rio’s Argyle mine in remote Western Australia has transformed the sector since 1983.

Bloomberg News | July 15, 2019 | 9:39 am

Trump’s rejection of uranium import limits expected to boost demand

He has rejected a recommendation by the Commerce Department to require US power producers to source up to 25% of their uranium from domestic mines, creating instead a working group to review the country’s nuclear fuel supply chain.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2019 | 8:00 am

Rio could fast-track key Australia copper find before U.S. asset

Work is progressing to assess the size and quality of the Winu exploration project.

Bloomberg News | July 14, 2019 | 11:07 am

Researchers get A$1m to develop solar power system that works at night

The new system is ideal for powering remote, energy-intensive industries such as mine sites.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 14, 2019 | 7:14 am

Rio Tinto showcases Argyle mine’s pink diamonds

The 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is being showcased in Perth, Hong Kong and New York, with bids closing on 9 October 2019.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 12, 2019 | 1:34 pm

Australian thermal coal leaves investors cold

When you’re in the business of buying and selling, timing is everything.

Bloomberg Opinion | July 12, 2019 | 12:37 pm

BHP eyes 11 new iron ore mines over the next 50 to 100 years

BHP and rivals are benefiting from a booming iron ore market amid strong Chinese demand and supply disruptions from Brazil to Australia.

Bloomberg News | July 12, 2019 | 10:44 am

BHP issues first tender for gas-powered iron ore carriers

The United Nations shipping agency is introducing tougher anti-pollution standards in the industry's biggest shake-up for decades.

Reuters | July 12, 2019 | 10:00 am

BHP may be the next big miner to wave goodbye to coal

It currently has two thermal coal units — NSW Energy Coal in Australia and Cerrejón in Colombia —, which are expected to generate just 4% of the company’s earnings this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2019 | 9:50 am

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