December 7, 2021

RANKED: World’s 10 biggest underground mines by tonnes of ore milled

The ore that contains sufficient valuable mineral to be treated by milling process is what ends up going into the processing plant compared to run of mine ore production.

December 6, 2021

Perth Mint’s November gold sales nearly double

Sales of gold coins and minted bars soared to 115,872 ounces last month, the highest level since March this year.

December 6, 2021

Thousands protest against Rio Tinto’s lithium project in Serbia

Tennis star Novak Djokovic showed support on social media for crowds of environmental protestors blocking roads and bridges in Belgrade and other cities.

December 5, 2021

Infinity Lithium, Thyssenkrupp to assess green hydrogen potential in lithium production

Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water molecules with renewable electricity.

December 3, 2021

BHP extends Noront bid deadline again amid Wyloo talks

Move buys BHP and Wyloo more time for discussions over the takeover of Noront Resources, owner of the Eagle’s Nest nickel and copper deposit in Ontario.

December 2, 2021

Billionaire Adani’s disputed mine shows ditching coal isn’t easy

The operation is scheduled to ship first cargoes before the end of December and aims to supply an initial 10 million tonnes of thermal coal annually for at least 30…

December 2, 2021

BHP closer to scrapping dual listing after board approval

The world's top miner has been listed in Australia and the UK since 2001, when it merged with Billiton Plc, but wants consolidate the two.

December 1, 2021

Adoption of renewables still too slow to limit climate crisis — IEA

Growth in the sector is set to hit an all-time record this year, but that's not enough to reach net zero emissions by 2050, says the agency.

November 29, 2021

Activist Bluebell asks Glencore to separate its coal business

Glencore is the world’s biggest thermal-coal shipper and its billionaire former boss Ivan Glasenberg has been a firm advocate of the business.

November 29, 2021

Glencore’s Australian coal mine revealed as methane super-emitter

The Hail Creek coal mine leaked an estimated 230,000 tonnes of methane a year in 2018 and 2019, according to researchers.