October 14, 2020

Newcrest shares solid as it starts trading in Canada

Shares in Newcrest were up almost 2% in pre-market trading in Toronto as the miner headed to its second day on the TSX.

October 13, 2020

China’s reported ban on Australian coal escalates dispute beyond mere nuisance

Ties between the two have been severely strained on a political level by Canberra’s call for an international investigation into the novel coronavirus pandemic.

October 13, 2020

Aboriginal group says Fortescue withholds royalties on mining leases

The Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation said that the miner is withholding nearly $1.4 million until it signs off on mining leases that cover areas containing many sacred sites.

October 13, 2020

Australian firm tiptoes into battery making with country’s first plant

Energy Renaissance plans to invest $20-million to build a plant in Tomago, in the state of New South Wales, initially producing 66 MWh a year of batteries.

October 13, 2020

BHP strikes heritage deal ahead of annual meeting

Agreement with Australian Aboriginals defuses shareholder push to halt all mining on sacred Indigenous sites.

October 12, 2020

Australia to lead technological integration in mining – report

Fitch says Australia will spearhead global miners' race to use technology to cut costs.

October 12, 2020

Aboriginal group says Fortescue applied to mine near destroyed caves

The company recently applied for a mining license on an area that traditional owners identified as high cultural sensitivity.

October 12, 2020

China bans Australian coal imports as political relations sour

China is also the key buyer of Australia’s most lucrative export, iron ore.

October 9, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gold price rally lifts Top 50 mining stocks; US grabs stake in battery metals miner; Barrick CEO calls for consolidation and warns of reserve crisis

October 9, 2020

Macquarie becomes Australia’s no. 2 arranger after gold deal

Company has vaulted to second place for dealmaking in Australia and New Zealand after advising on Northern Star acquisition of Saracen.