July 10, 2020 Sacred sites blast exposes Australia’s laws skewed to mining Now, Western Australia government wants to give indigenous groups more say over sacred sites.
July 10, 2020 Metals X breaches loan covenants to focus on Tasmanian mine The tin producer has been locked in a shareholder dispute that has hurt its ability to repay debt.
July 10, 2020 Adani Australia chief to step down as coal prices tank Lucas Dow's resignation comes amid increased pressure on Australia's coal miners.
July 10, 2020 Barrick escalates dispute with PNG over Porgera mine Barrick claims Papua New Guinea violated a bilateral investment treaty with Australia, as well as international law governing foreign investment.
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July 8, 2020 Australia’s second-largest pension fund to divest from thermal coal The $83 billion fund says it will advocate for Australia’s economy to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030.
July 7, 2020 Australia’s Northern Territory grants ‘major project status’ to Thor’s tungsten/molybdenum project The project is expected to support almost 100 jobs in the area.
July 6, 2020 Kincora hits significant gold-copper mineralisation in Australia Company has reported assay results from the first drill hole at its Trundle project in Australia.
July 6, 2020 Chinese miners’ deal frenzy seen stalling on regulatory hurdles Growing scrutiny by Australia and Canada may cut short wave of acquisitions led by China’s state miners.
July 6, 2020 Australian Strategic Materials, ZironTech produce titanium alloy with low-emission technology The companies say the process can be also applied to zirconium and rare earths for permanent magnet alloys.
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