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BHP hires JP Morgan to sell Australian thermal coal mine

Increased scrutiny from investors, regulators and climate change activists is prompting miners to limit their exposure to fossil fuels.

Reuters | June 23, 2020 | 8:14 am

Fortescue Metals hits automation milestone

The iron ore major has converted its 100th truck into…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2020 | 6:30 am

OZ Minerals to buy Cassini Resources

Company is raising its stake in Australia’s largest undeveloped nickel-copper…

Reuters | June 22, 2020 | 8:16 am

Investors, corporates don’t view ESG risks alike – report

The 2020 Metals and Mining Survey obtained responses from more…

MINING.com Editor | June 19, 2020 | 12:48 pm

Aboriginal group goes to court against Australian state over mining area

The court action comes amid greater scrutiny of Aboriginal rights…

Reuters | June 19, 2020 | 10:19 am

These are the top business risks mining and metals firms face

Getting — and keeping — a social license to operate, as well as resource nationalism, remain among the top five business risks for the industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2015 | 7:50 am

Aussie state change to mining rules could block planned projects — industry

But New South Wales says the proposed amendment would give social and environmental issues equal standing with the economic in decision making.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2015 | 6:35 am

Iron ore prices going from bad to worse — below $50

The sustained losses place smaller miners back in the danger zone.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2015 | 4:00 am

Iron ore price getting crushed again

Chinese steel prices fall to record low Monday, dragging down iron ore price another 4%.

Frik Els | July 6, 2015 | 4:16 pm

Mongolia to sell stake in its giant Tavan Tolgoi coal mine

The move is part of a plan to sell the government's holdings in 10 state-owned companies over this year and next to boost foreign investment and revive growth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2015 | 5:30 am

Australian coal miners attack China’s new testing system

They claim Beijing is using it to block imports and so favour its own struggling coal industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2015 | 3:25 am

Great Barrier reef escapes in-danger listing from UNESCO

Lobbying from the Australian Government

Michael Allan McCrae | July 5, 2015 | 1:02 am

Iron ore hits four-month low

As fresh reports provided further evidence of a slowing Chinese economic and consequently increasing stock piles up at its ports.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2015 | 7:25 am

China’s rate cuts to slow copper demand even further — report

China's central bank commitment to ensure policy remained prudent this year may mean no more monetary stimulus, which could see copper demand growth slow further.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2015 | 3:52 am

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