September 1, 2022 Curtin University researchers make battery-free breakthrough Research found a more effective way to improve the output of autonomous power sources used to power vital mining equipment in remote or underground locations.
September 1, 2022 Rio Tinto to pay $3.3 billion for full Turquoise Hill ownership The agreement, subject to shareholders' vote, would make Rio direct owner of the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia.
August 31, 2022 Ford asks US gov’t to speed up mining permits Ford says it takes up to 10 years to complete permitting requirements for critical mineral mining in the US, versus two to three years in Canada and Australia.
August 31, 2022 Chile’s President puts proposed mining tax on the table Mining sector says new tax would add uncertainty to investment decisions needed to help fill a global copper supply deficit.
August 30, 2022 BHP urged to step up climate advocacy by shareholder activists New shareholder resolution calls on the company to help lobby for a new emissions trading scheme and for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies.
August 30, 2022 Sandfire moves forward with Botswana copper mine expansion The Australian firm plans to set up a major mining hub in the Kalahari Copper Belt.
August 29, 2022 China-linked bots attacking rare earths producer ‘every day’ Fake social media accounts linked to the Chinese Communist Party are posting daily attacks on Lynas Rare Earths, according to the company.
August 29, 2022 Fortescue posts 40% profit drop on weak iron ore prices, China slowdown Miners have taken a hit from iron ore prices retreating from highs in 2021.
August 29, 2022 MinRes greenlights $2.1 billion Onslow iron ore project in Western Australia Decision to build the project and associated port will open up a major new iron ore area in the Pilbara.
August 29, 2022 Gold mine plays key role in proving dark matter’s existence Researchers working at the Stawell gold mine want to figure out whether dark matter actually exists.
Lynas Rare Earths’ quarterly revenue surges as higher prices offset lower production Prices of rare earths have been rising as Western countries scramble to reduce dependence on China. January 20, 2026 | 02:18 pm
