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.

August 11, 2020

Mining M&A deals over $8.8 billion in Q2 – report

GlobalData reports an increase of 29% over the previous quarter.

August 11, 2020

PNG to lift lockdown despite surge in covid-19 cases

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is pressing ahead with plans to lift lockdown measures in the Pacific nation this week.

August 10, 2020

Karora produces 24,078 oz. in Q2, maintains guidance

Australia-focused gold producer generated 24,078 gold oz. at all-in sustaining costs of $1,065 per oz in Q2.

August 10, 2020

Investors call for greater Rio Tinto accountability over destroyed caves

British and Australian investment funds say that Rio Tinto's testimony last week raised questions about the accountability of its senior leadership.

August 10, 2020

BHP to pay $840 million to break from coal in Chile

Escondida and Spence mines have ended a 2008 energy contract with a coal-fired thermoelectric plant early.