June 12, 2020

Insurers distance from Adani project amid global coal backlash

The pushback comes after it was reported that three major insurance groups charged Adani for policies covering work at Carmichael since November.

June 12, 2020

Rio Tinto chief says sorry for sacred caves blast

Australia's Senate agreed to begin a national inquiry into how the destruction of two ancient and sacred Aboriginal caves occurred.

June 12, 2020

Glencore’s Valeria coal mine granted special status

Queensland has designated the 20-million tonne per year project a "coordinated" one, which will get it fast-tracked.

June 11, 2020

Mining industry recovery may bolster Australia’s economy again

Mining accounts for nearly 6% of its gross domestic product.

June 11, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

BHP to revise expansion, Novagold hits back at short-seller, Silvercorp walk away from Guyana Goldfields, and more...

June 11, 2020

PNG amends mining laws to boost revenue

The country says it would not break legitimate exploration or development contracts or agreements.

June 11, 2020

BHP to revise expansion through 40 sacred sites

The world's largest miner said its South Flank iron ore project would not disturb the sites identified without further consultation.

June 11, 2020

Lithium Australia’s subsidiary to use zinc, manganese from batteries for fertilizers

The zinc and manganese used in the fertilizers were recovered, in the form of mixed metal dust, from single-use, disposable alkaline batteries.

June 10, 2020

Mining billionaires who made their fortunes the fastest

The richest in the sector took 16 years on average to make a billion dollars.

June 10, 2020

Rio loses Australian indigenous backing after blasting sacred caves

An Australian indigenous group has suspended the company from its reconciliation plan.