September 26, 2022

Rio Tinto says employee sexually assaulted in Western Australian mine

The incident comes three months after Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner called for urgent changes in the country’s mining industry.

September 26, 2022

Mega-polluting coal plans clash with Australia’s climate goals

A proposed pipeline of coal mine projects in Australia, the world’s second-biggest exporter of the fuel, are threatening to lock in decades of new carbon emissions.

September 26, 2022

Greenland Minerals dealt setback in legal fight for rare earth project licence

In March, the miner took the governments of Greenland and Denmark to court for the legislation passed last year that banned uranium mining.

September 23, 2022

OZ Minerals gives green light to $1.1 billion copper project

The approval comes a week after people familiar with the matter said OZ Minerals was seeking about A$10 billion in a potential sale to BHP.

September 23, 2022

Glencore buys Newmont’s stake in Argentina copper-gold project

Gold Fields takeover target Yamana Gold continues to own 56.25% and remains the operator of the MARA copper-gold project.

September 22, 2022

Australian mining firm IPOs lag on board gender balance

The mining industry, a key pillar of the nation’s economy, has come under intense scrutiny in recent years for its treatment of women.

September 22, 2022

Moody’s downgrades mining sector outlook to negative

Forecast reflects expectations that aggregate EBITDA will contract for the largest Moody's-rated metals and mining companies.

September 21, 2022

Sexual abuse at Australian mines set to be targeted by new rules

Recommendations include implementing a code of practice to improve security for remote workers and funding for legal and advocacy advice.

September 21, 2022

BHP coal mine workers in Australian state set to vote on industrial action

Workers at four mines of the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance will vote on strike action over working conditions and job security.

September 21, 2022

Rio Tinto CEO makes clear that offer is final on giant copper mine

Jakob Stausholm said Rio Tinto will not make any more offers if Turquoise Hill takeover isrejected by minority shareholders