Australia Top Stories

Anglo shareholder LGIM supports break-up plan as BHP circles

LGIM is among Anglo's biggest investors with a stake of about 2%.

Reuters | May 20, 2024 | 10:01 am

BHP debates improved Anglo bid as time runs out in takeover saga

BHP faces a critical question: what would it take to…

Bloomberg News | May 18, 2024 | 2:03 pm

BHP needs to bid about $41 a share for Anglo, JPMorgan says

Anglo American has turned down BHP’s bids twice since April…

Reuters | May 17, 2024 | 4:03 am

Rinehart asks Australia’s national gallery to take down her portrait

The portrait is displayed alongside that of 20 other famous…

Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 11:31 am

Anglo American freezes hiring amid global shake-up

Anglo's decision affects recruitment of non-site-based permanent employees and contractors,…

Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 5:08 am

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Rio Tinto, Codelco partner to find more copper in Chile

Through their Nuevo Cobre joint venture, the miners will explore and potentially develop copper assets in the top producing country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2023 | 6:13 am

RANKED: World’s top 10 graphite projects

Graphite grabbed recent news headlines when China announced it will require export permits for some graphite products.

MINING.com Editor | November 7, 2023 | 11:03 am

What green energy transition? Half of mining still exploring for gold

New study shows a $1.1 billion drop in gold exploration budgets this year as juniors struggle to raise capital, but the precious metal still accounts for 46% of the total.

Frik Els | November 7, 2023 | 8:34 am

Curtin, Chevron Australia begin construction on world-first natural gas research facility

Curtin Corrosion would also be an invaluable training opportunity, with several PhD research programs using it to obtain data for controlling corrosion, the university said.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 4:08 pm

Newmont to sell mines after Newcrest acquisition

The largest takeover in the mining industry this year was completed on Monday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 9:59 am

Mining tycoons turn up heat at Australian lithium junior Azure

Heavyweights who have long dominated the iron ore sector in Australia are muscling into SQM's takeover of Azure.

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 3:03 am

India says NMDC subsidiary to mine gold in Australia

NMDC will commence its gold mining operation at the Mount Celia project located in Western Australia.

Reuters | November 5, 2023 | 10:06 am

Lab at underground mine in Australia receives first cosmic radiation signals

The ultimate goal of the facility at the Stawell Gold Mine is to detect dark matter particles.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 5:05 am

Mineral Resources ups stake in lithium miner Azure Minerals

Azure, which is developing the Andover lithium and nickel-copper-cobalt project in Western Australia, continues to attract investment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2023 | 4:05 am

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