February 8, 2023 Phasing out coal in some places may increase consumption in others – study Countries phasing out coal from electricity risk pushing the excess supply into other industries or other countries.
February 8, 2023 Australia rejects first coal mine under environmental law Country has blocked a major mine proposed near the Great Barrier Reef under environmental laws.
February 7, 2023 The history and the future of mining in Australia Mining in Australia is famous worldwide due to its fascinating history, power in the export market, and as a trendsetter in 'future-proofing' the sector.
February 7, 2023 Brazil okays BHP’s $6.6 billion acquisition of OZ Minerals The deal still requires the approval of Australia’s regulatory bodies and the copper-gold miner shareholders, who are set to vote in April.
February 6, 2023 Mammoth gold miner in the making after Newmont’s $17bn bid for Newcrest The deal would be one of the biggest in Australian history, though initial feedback suggests that Newmont will have to improve its bid to succeed.
February 6, 2023 Newmont open to sweetening $16.9bn bid for Newcrest – source Already the world's largest gold producer, Newmont would become a gold mining behemoth should it prevail in its bid for Newcrest.
February 6, 2023 Newmont’s bid for Newcrest marks new era of mining mega deals Newmont’s all-stock offer would be the largest gold mining takeover ever.
February 5, 2023 Plants inspire scientists to recover minerals, metals from wastewater Researchers are adapting plant 'membrane separation mechanisms' so they can be embedded in wastewater recycling technologies.
February 3, 2023 Lykos Metals finds large gold deposits at Bosnia project The concentration of gold at some locations was as much as 27.5 g/t in a continuous line of 60 metres.
February 3, 2023 Thungela Resources to buy controlling stake in Australian mine The coal producer has been searching for assets outside South Africa, where shipments are being curbed by rail bottleneck.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am