September 28, 2020

Piedmont Lithium stock soars on confirmed Tesla deal

Piedmont had accidentally released the five-year agreement last week, following the hyped “Tesla Battery Days.”

September 28, 2020

Lion One updates PEA on high-grade operation in Fiji

Preliminary economic assessment for the Tuvatu alkaline gold project suggests a high-grade, 1,000 t/d underground operation.

September 27, 2020

Australia trims resources revenue outlook on weaker coal, LNG exports

Total earnings from mining and energy exports are forecast to fall 12% in the year to June 2021.

September 25, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Pebble Partnership CEO resigns, metals and mining stock price massacre...

September 25, 2020

Aboriginal group says Rio Tinto ignored pleas to save sacred cave from blast

Representatives of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) peoples sent communications as early as 2008, setting out the importance of the site, the group said in a submission to…

September 25, 2020

Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender previewed virtually

In the era of covid-19, the tender was inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Ichigo Ichie, related to the unrepeatable nature of a moment in time.

September 24, 2020

ABB and UWA join to realize future of digital mines

An offsite test laboratory will evaluate efficacy of interoperability of technology without disrupting ongoing mining activities.

September 24, 2020

BHP takes on copper project in Australia’s Northern Territory

It has reached an option agreement with Encounter Resources that could give it up to 75% in the Elliot copper project.

September 23, 2020

Glencore tags $355m to extend life of Australian copper assets

Mount Isa Mines' copper smelter and the Townsville copper refinery will continue to operate for another three years.

September 22, 2020

OceanaGold shares drop on Waihi targets withdrawal

It had highlighted growth opportunities based on a preliminary economic assessment for the historic Waihi district.