November 1, 2011 Gold coin weighs one tonne and is worth $55 million Perth Mint announced that it minted a one-tonne gold bullion coin that is worth over $55 million. It is the world's largest gold bullion coin. The previous record holder was…
November 1, 2011 Australia’s Kagara gives Lounge Lizard nickel mine the heave-ho Australian copper and zinc miner Kagara Ltd. (ASX:KZL) is selling its Lounge Lizard nickel mine. "Kagara and its adviser Goldman Sachs & Partners Australia have commenced discussions with potential purchasers…
October 31, 2011 Australian mining tax could get poisoned by coal seam gas Australia's new mining tax is being held up in the legislature by independents who want more controls on coal seam gas. Sydney Morning Herald reports that two independents MPs, Tony…
October 31, 2011 Premier’s pitch to BHP chief THE Olympic Dam expansion must maximise benefits for every South Australian, Premier Jay Weatherill has told BHP's chief executive Marius Kloppers.
October 31, 2011 Production woes send Paladin’s stock lower Australian uranium producer, Paladin Energy, announced that its U3O8 production was 15% lower due to planned shutdowns and unscheduled remediation work. The company's stock declined 4.15% to $1.50 after Paladin…
October 30, 2011 Mining investment boom exposes hypocrisy in claims of sovereign risk Writing in the Business Day, Clancy Yeates launches a scathing attack on Australia's mining industry. Comparing Australia to Greece would be patently ridiculous to most people. Sure, things here are…
October 28, 2011 Rural Australia calls politicians cowards for encouraging big mining firms’ fly-in-fly-out attitude Rural communities in Queensland Australia are more than a little unhappy about state politicians and government agencies allowing mining firms like BHP to set up self-contained separate mining towns cut…
October 28, 2011 Perilya is raising $110 million Perilya Limited, an Australian base metal miner, plans to raise $110 million to delever the company's balance sheet and fund the company's ongoing activities. The company said on Wednesday that…
October 28, 2011 CGA announces successful commissioning of supplementary crushing circuit and continued strong exploration results SAG mill repair progressing well with expected resumption of full production in the December quarter.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am
