August 17, 2021

BHP gives go ahead for giant Jansen potash project

Company will go ahead with its Jansen potash project in Canada and unveiled plans to do away with its dual-listed share structure.

August 16, 2021

Sumitomo to sell stake in Rolleston coal mine in Australia to Glencore

Sumitomo's remaining interest in thermal coal mines is a 37.13% stake in the Clermont mine in Australia.

August 16, 2021

Benga Mining applies for judicial review following Canada’s coal mine snub

A unit of Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has applied to the Federal Court for a judicial review of the rejection of the proposed $800 million Grassy Mountain steelmaking…

August 16, 2021

Galaxy Resources swings to half-year profit on strong lithium prices

The results come as Galaxy completes its merger with Orocobre to create the world's fifth most valuable lithium miner.

August 16, 2021

BlueRock shares jump on biggest diamond found at Kareevlei

The 58.6-carat diamond find follows the discovery of a 21.6 carat stone at the South African mine a week ago.

August 16, 2021

BHP closer to exiting oil and gas with Woodside merger talks

Move would cement the world’s top miner’s exit from the oil and gas industry amid increasing pressure to curb emissions.

August 13, 2021

BHP signs agreement with Aboriginal group on new terms

Company has signed a framework deal with traditional landowners at a coal business in Queensland state.

August 12, 2021

Australian probe to put spotlight on sexual harassment at mining camps

Women make up roughly one in five workers and critics say recreation facilities have become hubs for drinking alcohol and created poor camp cultures.

August 12, 2021

Newcrest Mining commits $182 million to expand Telfer

Newcrest is expanding open pit mining at its Telfer operations in Western Australia, which will extend the operations for at least two years.

August 12, 2021

Rio Tinto sells last diamonds from iconic Argyle mine

Mining at Argyle, which accounted for 90% of worldwide pink diamond production, ended in November 2020.