September 15, 2020

Juukan Gorge is a watershed moment for the world’s miners

Miners have been given notice that shareholders expect a zero-failure operational model.

September 15, 2020

Fortescue says it won’t consider heritage resolution at AGM

The miner said it respects the right of shareholders to demand resolutions, but will not consider them at the annual shareholder meeting to be held on Nov. 11.

September 15, 2020

IronRidge to sell May Queen project to Australasian Gold

IronRidge’s CEO said the sale of May Queen will allow the company to focus on its gold and lithium assets in Africa.

September 15, 2020

BHP puts top-level salaries on ice

The world's No.1 miner paid its chief executive Mike Henry $6.1 million for the first six months on the job.

September 14, 2020

Australia aluminum sector in fight for survival

Australia’s aluminum smelters are being priced out of the global market due to high energy costs, with closures looming unless they can find a pathway to cheaper power.

September 14, 2020

Rio Tinto backed CEO after blasts, then watchdog investors revolted

Company still may not be off the hook with investors after it confirmed departing executives will retain incentive payments worth millions of dollars.

September 13, 2020

World’s gold miners wary of production ramp-up despite price surge

Seven out of 10 of the global gold miners have cut planned output for the year by 7%.

September 13, 2020

Accelerated carbonation of mining waste may be used to recover cobalt, nickel

Researchers were able to achieve the equivalent of 30 years of passive carbonation of mine tailings within four weeks.

September 11, 2020

Aluminum producers’ race to go green may fracture market

Tesla is ordering giant aluminium casting presses for its assembly line in Germany.

September 11, 2020

Gold Fields reviewing approvals given at Australian sites after Rio cave blast

The company said it was determining which approvals would require further engagement with Indigenous stakeholders if they were to mine or explore in the areas.