December 1, 2020 Don’t mention iron ore – China and Australia dance around the big issue The ongoing tensions haven’t had any discernable impact on the iron ore trade.
December 1, 2020 Mongolia, Turquoise Hill force Rio Tinto into Oyu Tolgoi review They have set up a special committee to conduct an independent review into the project's cost overruns and delays.
December 1, 2020 Newcrest bets big on Greatland’s Havieron gold-copper project It has also inked a farm-in and JV agreement with Greatland to access the latter’s Black Hills and Paterson Range East exploration licenses in Western Australia.
November 30, 2020 Field narrows for Rio Tinto’s top job Some major mining executives have ruled themselves out, and there is not a long list of acceptable candidates.
November 30, 2020 US fund threatens Rio with legal action over Oyu Tolgoi Pentwater Capital has joined the dispute over how to finance the underground copper project in Mongolia, with an "oppression" order warning.
November 27, 2020 New mining skills hubs for Australia’s future workforce Through the Mining Skills Organisation Pilot, the industry has the flexibility to trial innovative new approaches to skills development and acquisition.
November 27, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week US denies permit for Alaska Pebble mine; Teck increases steelmaking coal sales to China; Coal miners call on Trump to move on
November 26, 2020 China’s crackdown on Australian coking coal hurts its steel industry Ships carrying a total of 6.84 million tonnes of Australian coal are now waiting to discharge at Chinese ports.
November 25, 2020 Rio Tinto neglected good communication with Indigenous groups – executive The blasting of two ancient sacred caves in May caused public outcry and the departure of Rio's chief executive and two deputies.
November 25, 2020 Galaxy Resources to raise $118m for Argentina lithium project Capital raised will be used to advance the first stage of development of the company’s Sal de Vida lithium brine project.
China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period In the first 11 months of 2025, China's crude steel output fell 4% from a year earlier. December 27, 2025 | 08:20 am
