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Aboriginal group says Rio Tinto ignored pleas to save sacred cave from blast

Representatives of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) peoples sent communications as early as 2008, setting out the importance of the site, the group said in a submission to a government enquiry.

Reuters | September 25, 2020 | 8:33 am

Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender previewed virtually

In the era of covid-19, the tender was inspired by…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 25, 2020 | 6:26 am

ABB and UWA join to realize future of digital mines

An offsite test laboratory will evaluate efficacy of interoperability of…

MINING.com Editor | September 24, 2020 | 2:38 pm

BHP takes on copper project in Australia’s Northern Territory

It has reached an option agreement with Encounter Resources that…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2020 | 3:53 am

Glencore tags $355m to extend life of Australian copper assets

Mount Isa Mines' copper smelter and the Townsville copper refinery…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2020 | 7:35 am

Iron ore price at $59.90 as surge extends another day

China imports volumes at record setting pace.

Frik Els | April 13, 2016 | 11:40 am

US coal giant Peabody Energy files for bankruptcy

Peabody's bankruptcy filing is one of the largest in the commodities sector since commodity prices began to fall in the middle of 2014.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2016 | 7:45 am

Higher gold prices prompt consortium to restart historic mine in India

The ancient Kolar gold mines produced some 25 million ounces over 150 years before being abandoned in 2001, as gold prices began to sink.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2016 | 5:15 am

Australia raises iron ore price forecast

Chinese imports to top 1 billion tonnes for the first time

Frik Els | April 8, 2016 | 11:27 am

Iron ore price rally: Stop and smell the roses

Iron ore price surge goes beyond Beijing order to slash emissions during six-month horticulture expo in steelmaking hub.

Frik Els | April 6, 2016 | 2:46 pm

Copper miners’ game of chicken continues

New study predicts lowering of cost curve, marginal mines staying open at all costs will see oversupply persist and fifth year of copper price declines.

Frik Els | April 5, 2016 | 5:04 pm

Anglo American sells majority stake in Australian coal mine

The sale of the Foxleigh mine is part of Anglo’s recently announced exit from coal, which is included in one of the sector’s biggest divestment schemes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2016 | 3:45 am