March 4, 2024 AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” level The sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations by integrating connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence.
March 3, 2024 Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific – report A Wood Mackenzie report shows that the cost of electricity generated from renewable sources reached an all-time low in 2023 in the Asia-Pacific region.
March 1, 2024 New US sanctions more likely to curb Indian imports of Russian coal, traders say The sanctions could benefit other coal suppliers such as Indonesia, Australia and South Africa.
February 28, 2024 BHP launches major worldwide restructuring, AFR reports The changes led by CEO Mike Henry will see several specialist teams disbanded and their functions reassigned in a bid to cut costs and simplify operations.
February 28, 2024 South32 to sell Illawarra project for $1.65 billion CEO Graham Kerr said the deal will streamline the company's portfolio and unlock capital to invest in development projects in copper and zinc.
February 27, 2024 Anglo spinoff breeds fish to restock rivers after massive toxic spill A project funded by Thungela has begun repopulating a river system with fish after a catastrophic spill from a coal mine.
February 25, 2024 Column: Metallurgical coal is the commodity world’s quiet performer The fuel used in steelmaking has quietly been a top performer in the energy commodity space in recent months.
February 25, 2024 Feds must force pensions to fund Canadian mining, Lassonde, Giustra say Research shows that Canada’s eight largest pension funds hold some $2.1 trillion in assets but only a quarter was invested in the country.
February 23, 2024 AI to help determine best carbon capture material US researchers using generative artificial intelligence to dream up previously unknown building block candidates.
February 21, 2024 China’s top coal producing region tells miners to curb overproduction Coal miners in Shanxi were asked to reduce output and carry out safety checks from March to May.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
