November 27, 2011 Copper mine a boost for Cloncurry Gold Coast copper explorer Cudeco will begin mining at its Rocklands project by early to mid 2013 after mining leases were last week approved by the State Government. The project…
November 27, 2011 Pressure on rich over coal rules AUSTRALIA and other rich countries are under pressure to change rules that allow them to meet climate change targets by subsidising coal plants in poor countries.
November 25, 2011 Fortescue slams aboriginal heritage survey claims Fortescue Metals Group has hit out at the claims it forced the change of an Aboriginal heritage survey and damaged sacred indigenous sites, stating that it is part of a…
November 25, 2011 Russian steelmaker buys Australian iron ore prospect for A$554 million Investors are wondering why Russian steel-maker Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works is buying Flinders Mines (ASX:FMS) for A$554 million. Flinder's main asset is the Pilbara iron ore project, a 917.3Mt…
November 25, 2011 Samsung considering $2.2 billion investment in Australian nickel/cobalt mine Powerful Korean conglomerate Samsung Group is said to be considering a $2.2 billion investment in an Australian nickel and cobalt mine, The Australian is reporting.
November 23, 2011 Mitsubishi buys out partner in Australia iron ore project Japan's Mitsubishi Corp has agreed to buy its partner Murchison Metals' stakes in an iron ore development and a port and rail project in Western Australia for A$325 million ($315…
November 22, 2011 Fire evacuates coal mine in Australia No injuries were reported in an underground fire that evacuated a coal mine in New South Wales. Australian Mining said the fire broke out in the longwall following the ignition…
November 22, 2011 Magma to spin-out its West Australian gold projects Magma Metals Limited (TSX:MMW)(ASX:MMW) ("Magma" or the "Company") is pleased to advise that it intends to spin-out its West Australian gold projects in a new gold focused exploration company, to…
November 22, 2011 Australia’s mining tax passes biggest political hurdle Australia’s plan to impose a 30 percent tax on its booming iron ore and coal sectors cleared its biggest political hurdle on […]
November 22, 2011 Pike hydro mining operator worried mine could blow up The former hydro-mining operator at Pike River says he left the mine after only three months because he was worried it could blow up.
China central bank keeps buying gold as bull run hits brakes Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by 40,000 troy ounces last month. February 08, 2026 | 08:25 am
