The Northern Territory Chief Minister has threatened to close Glencore's McArthur River operation if the miner does not improve its environmental practices.
Despite current adverse conditions, advisory firm Behre Dolbear is recommending mining stakeholders to focus on markets that have been able to ride the wave relatively well so far.
New South Wales planning authorities say a scaled-back plan to extend the life of Anglo’s Drayton South open-cut mine in the Hunter Valley can be approved, but with certain conditions.