November 30, 2022 Most Australian mine workers dissatisfied with their jobs – report A recent report led by researchers at Curtin University found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on employees’ physical health and safety than on their mental health and…
November 29, 2022 New Australia coal projects to increase methane emissions by 19% If 15 planned coal mining projects in Australia enter operation they would boost the country’s methane emissions from the dirtiest fossil fuel by nearly a fifth, according to an analysis.
November 29, 2022 Fortescue keeps women on the top job with Fiona Hick’s appointment Hick replaces CEO Elizabeth Gaines, who stepped down in December 2021 and who will remain on Fortescue's board as a non-executive director.
November 28, 2022 Drive to bypass China in lithium refining grows in Australia Pilbara Minerals Ltd. plans to build a demonstration plant in Western Australia capable of refining the material.
November 28, 2022 Rio Tinto reaches historic agreement with Juukan Gorge group Australia said last week that it would strengthen laws to better protect Aboriginal cultural heritage.
November 28, 2022 BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine The union at Escondida copper mine in Chile said BHP’s latest offer contains concrete and verifiable measures to improve workers' conditions.
November 25, 2022 Austral Gold sells Pinguino project in Argentina to ASX-listed E2 Metals The Pinguino sale marks another stage in the long-running silver, gold, zinc, lead and indium project in south-central Argentina.
November 25, 2022 First graphite facility opens in Western Australia International Graphite’s Collie operation is part of push for new production facilities to meet escalating demand for raw materials to support decarbonisation of transport and energy storage.
November 25, 2022 International Graphite opens pilot processing plant in Western Australia It comes as Australia seeks to develop its critical minerals processing industry.
November 25, 2022 Australia court blocks giant coal mine on human rights grounds The Galilee project is the first Queensland coal mine that has been blocked because of its climate impact.
Mercuria signs copper concentrate offtake agreement with Bulgarian miner The agreement is for 100% of copper concentrate produced at the Ellatzite mine in 2026. December 30, 2025 | 08:42 am
