February 8, 2021

China set to unload some stranded Australian coal

The measure doesn’t mean China is loosening its ban on Australian coal imports and it’s uncertain if the deliveries will be cleared by customs.

February 8, 2021

India’s coal imports rebound as Australia wins market share

While Australia has been gaining market share in India, the loser has been Indonesia.

February 8, 2021

Mongolia asks Rio Tinto to mutually cancel Oyu Tolgoi deal

Rather than acting unilaterally, the government has asked Rio to mutually terminate the current contract.

February 8, 2021

Elon Musk offers $100 million for best carbon capture innovation

Sum will be awarded for the best technology created for removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or oceans and store that carbon in a safe, cost-effective way.

February 7, 2021

World’s largest battery to be built in Australia coal-mining hub

Big batteries will play a major role in filling the gaps left by the gradual retirement of coal and gas-fired generation assets.

February 5, 2021

KoBold Metals grows global exploration footprint

The Gates-Bezos backed firm now has active exploration projects in Zambia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Western Australia

February 5, 2021

Australia’s Northern Territory bans seabed mining

The state cited the potential impact on the environment, sacred Indigenous sites and marine industries.

February 5, 2021

Rio Tinto issues mea culpa over Indigenous leadership upset

It said it should have better communicated to the Australian Aboriginal group whose ancient rockshelters it destroyed of the recent management reshuffle.

February 4, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Vale and Brazil state sign $7bn deal over Brumadinho; Gina Rinehart targets EV boom with ‘green’ lithium play; Silver price regains ground after two-day wild swing

February 4, 2021

Australia blocks South32 coal mine expansion

New South Wales Commission concerned about Dendrobium's proposed mine design.