August 18, 2020 Australia aboriginal group says miners’ use of gag clauses needs review The Banjima people say agreements have stopped traditional owners from publicly objecting to developments in the Pilbara region.
August 17, 2020 BHP falls short of expected profit, warns of slowing growth outside China Disruptions due to covid-19 overshadowed firm iron ore prices and signs of a rebound in demand from top consumer China.
August 17, 2020 Fortescue adds hydrogen-powered coaches at Pilbara Vehicles will replace the existing fleet of diesel coaches at Christmas Creek operations.
August 17, 2020 Lynas posts 2020 loss, raises funds for plant in Australia The world's biggest rare earths miner outside China posted an A$19.4 million loss for the year ended June 30 and outlined plans to raise A$425 million.
August 14, 2020 Metro Mining to shut mine early as virus chokes sales The Bauxite Hills Mine in Queensland is expected to cease shipping ore earlier than usual in mid-September and restart next April.
August 14, 2020 Newcrest misses forecasts, lower FY 21 gold output seen Miner forecast gold output to be between 1.95 million ounces and 2.15 million ounces next year, down from the 2.2 million ounces produced in 2020.
August 14, 2020 BHP to steer mining lobby groups’ climate change policies Company said it will closely monitor the work of industry associations to ensure they match its climate position on keeping the world’s warming to less than 2 degrees Celsius.
August 14, 2020 Despite pandemic, geoscientist employment improves in Australia The Australian Geoscientist Employment Survey showed that unemployment decreased to 8.6% from 10% in the March quarter.
August 13, 2020 Shareholders seek BHP moratorium on Australian cultural site damage A proposed revision of Western Australia's Aboriginal Heritage Act is to be made public in coming week.
August 13, 2020 New South Wales greenlights Vickery coal mine expansion The approval comes with 184 conditions aimed at mitigating environmental and social impacts.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
