December 18, 2020

Old coal mines can win a second life as green energy hotspots

Australia is studying plans to transform a disused underground coal mine into a pumped hydro facility.

December 18, 2020

Rio Tinto outlines Oyu Tolgoi’s path forward

Update specifies "mining by sections" plan that should make of Oyu Tolgoi the world’s No.4 copper operation by 2030.

December 17, 2020

Rio Tinto taps finance head as new chief executive

Jakob Stausholm will have to rebuild Rio’s reputation following an international outcry over its destruction of sacred Aboriginal rock shelters.

December 16, 2020

Iron ore prices on the march again

Futures hit fresh record in China after country's steel industry body in call with Rio TInto says current pricing mechanism "unreasonable."

December 16, 2020

Newcrest signs 15-year renewable power deal for Cadia

This deal is expected to deliver an approximate 20% reduction in Newcrest’s greenhouse gas emissions.

December 16, 2020

Karora shares up on new results in Western Australia

Company announced a a 334% increase in consolidated gold Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves for its Beta Hunt and Higginsville operations in Western Australia.

December 16, 2020

Rio Tinto’s $6.7bn Oyu Tolgoi expansion to begin in 2022

The update on budget and timeline for the expansion didn't provide clarity on the funding and economics surrounding the giant project.

December 15, 2020

Rio Tinto willing to help improve iron ore pricing system – China steel body

CISA recently called on regulators in China to investigate a spike in prices on the Dalian Commodity Exchange, saying there were signs speculators had piled in.

December 15, 2020

Australia PM warns of ‘lose-lose’ in any China coal shift

Chinese media reported that China's top economic planner had granted approval to power plants to import coal without clearance restrictions, except for Australia.

December 15, 2020

Australia to review JORC Code

The Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee Code regulates the integrity of public reporting of exploration results, mineral resources and ore reserves.