September 30, 2021

Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes

While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.

September 29, 2021

Fortescue halts operations at Pilbara site after employee’s death

Operations at Solomon Hub had been suspended pending a full investigation.

September 29, 2021

Australia’s Core Lithium starts construction at flagship Finniss project

Finniss is the first lithium mine in the Northern Territory.

September 29, 2021

Australia will need to wean itself off iron ore export reliance

Prices of iron ore are set to average below $100/t next year, state department says.

September 29, 2021

One of the world’s largest clean energy projects closer to becoming reality

Sun Cable’s AAPowerLink project will deliver up to 3.2 GW of dispatchable clean energy from Australia to Singapore.

September 28, 2021

Australia’s top coal-exporting state expects to halve carbon emissions by 2030

The conservative New South Wales government projects it will achieve emissions reductions between 47% and 52% by 2030.

September 28, 2021

Australia to set up $1.5bn loan facility for critical minerals projects

Australia is a major supplier of critical minerals, such as nickel, copper and cobalt.

September 27, 2021

AVZ Minerals secures Chinese backing for DRC lithium project

Suzhou CATH has agreed to invest more than $400 million to become a partner in the Australian explorer’s Manono project in southern DRC.

September 24, 2021

RANKED: World’s top ten nickel mining companies

Total nickel reserves are estimated at 94 million tonnes globally, with Indonesia and Australia among the countries holding the largest endowments.

September 24, 2021

Iron ore miners lure workers to outback with resort-style living

Australia’s iron ore companies are turning to Olympic-sized swimming pools, virtual golf arcades and fine dining.