February 2, 2022 Investors urge miners to change ways after damning Rio Tinto workplace report An report released by Rio Tinto pointed to a culture where harmful behaviours are often normalised and bullying is rife.
February 1, 2022 Earth’s ‘Goldilocks zone’ responsible for metal ore deposit formation Researchers have discovered a ‘Goldilocks zone’ at the base of the earth’s crust where temperature allows for metals to be transported to shallower levels near the surface.
February 1, 2022 Rio Tinto report reveals culture of sexual harassment, bullying and racism Eight-month independent review of the miner’s workplace culture found disturbing, systemic behaviours across the company’s sites.
January 31, 2022 Dearth of explosive experts to drivers hurt top Australia miners Fortescue reported a 20% rise in costs over the past 12 months, driven in part by increased labor overheads.
January 31, 2022 Perseus Mining secures key stakes in two African gold assets Deal gives Perseus indirect access to Orca Gold's Block 14 project in Sudan and Montage Gold's Kone asset in Côte d’Ivoire.
January 30, 2022 Vulcan inks binding lithium hydroxide supply deal with LG Energy Vulcan, which aims to produce lithium hydroxide from Germany's Upper Rhine Valley, has already inked supply deals with Volkswagen and Stellantis among others.
January 28, 2022 RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest gold projects Once again, the Pebble mine project in Alaska takes the #1 spot.
January 28, 2022 BHP shares fall on last day of trading in London The company’s 20-year-old presence in the stock draws to a close, as part of a plan to simplify its corporate structure.
January 27, 2022 Newcrest posts strong forecast, flags headwinds at Lihir mine The miner posted a 10% sequential rise in second-quarter gold output, driven by higher throughput rates and increased mill capacity at its Cadia project.
US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next If the ban is lifted, the Trump administration would then be free to reissue mining leases to Chile-focused Antofagasta. January 21, 2026 | 04:25 pm
