September 1, 2021 BHP, CAT strengthen alliance to develop zero-emission mining trucks BHP and Caterpillar announced that they are accelerating the development and deployment of zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites.
September 1, 2021 Fortescue investors invited to vote on Western Australia heritage law The state is reforming laws to protect the heritage of Aboriginal Australians after global miner Rio Tinto Ltd legally destroyed rock shelters for an iron ore mine last year.
August 31, 2021 Australian state rejects POSCO’s bid to build new coal mine, rail line The Independent Planning Commision declined to grant planning permission to Hume Coal for the project, citing the potential impact to groundwater stores.
August 30, 2021 Kirkland Lake hits new visible gold intersections at Fosterville Drilling from the underground exploration drive hit this new mineralization downplunge from the Swan zone.
August 30, 2021 BHP considers making covid vaccine mandatory at Australia mines BHP is the first big resources company to consider such a step.
August 30, 2021 Piedmont, Sayona complete Canadian lithium miner buy Acquisition is part of the company's plan to create a potential lithium production hub in the Abitibi region of Quebec.
August 30, 2021 Fortescue plans carbon targets for customers in green pivot Company is planning to unveil targets for reducing the carbon footprint of it biggest customers, marking a shift in approach for the world’s no. 4 exporter of iron-ore.
August 30, 2021 Rio Tinto to cut rates on loans to Mongolia for Oyu Tolgoi expansion The company is said to be ready to make concessions to the country's government as it seeks to complete the mine's underground expansion.
August 27, 2021 Global iron ore production to accelerate until 2025 – report Fitch forecasts global iron ore mine output growth will average 3.6% over the 2021 to 2025 period.
August 26, 2021 Rio Tinto yet to pay compensation over sacred site destruction An interim report from a federal parliamentary inquiry in December said Rio should pay restitution to the Puuti Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people.
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