August 24, 2020

BHP to fund Canada’s Midland nickel exploration

BHP will fund 100% of Midland's initial search for nickel in Quebec, up to $1.06 million a year.

August 24, 2020

​Making mining employment less challenging

The Australian Government is on a path to make the process of job-hunting more streamlined.

August 24, 2020

Rio Tinto chiefs lose millions over aboriginal site blast

Rio will cut short-term bonuses of some senior executives after internal review found “systemic failures in the cultural heritage management system.”

August 20, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Iron ore prices hit six-and-half year highs, BHP defers decision on Jansen , Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott, and more.

August 20, 2020

Rising supplies set to undermine iron ore price rally

Iron ore’s rally, underpinned by China’s massive construction boom, is at risk of slowing as miners ramp up output.

August 20, 2020

BHP and Rio Tinto show the swings and arrows of China commodity exposure

It may be a bit of an oversimplification, but in the current situation the world of commodities is effectively split between China and the rest.

August 20, 2020

Australian Strategic Materials, ZironTech produce high-purity praseodymium at pilot plant

This milestone is the final testing stage of the patented metallization process for permanent magnet metals.

August 19, 2020

AusIMM launches EEF scholarship program

The 2021 EEF Scholarship provides support to students throughout their higher education studies to kick start their career in mining.

August 19, 2020

Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott delay

The world’s second largest miner said a two-month delay in restarting the smelter at the US mine prompted the revision.

August 19, 2020

MMG’s half-year loss doubles as covid-19 hits prices

Company posted a half-yearly loss attributable to shareholders of $158 million, compared to an $81 million loss reported last year.