May 22, 2020

Coal market faces fresh speculation

Two influential publications within China have raised the specter of the country tightening imports from Australia.

May 21, 2020

Core Lithium gets Europe supply deal for Finniss project

The agreement is for the supply of 50,000 tonnes per annum of spodumene concentrate.

May 21, 2020

In the coming renewable energy boom, Australia is once again the “lucky country”

The country ranks highly in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies for investment attractiveness.

May 21, 2020

CHART: Mining exploration spending to drop 29% this year

The rally in the gold price will not be enough to prevent 2020 turning into the worst year in 15 for global exploration spending.

May 21, 2020

Australia reassures on China iron ore processing changes

Country said that change in China’s iron ore inspection procedures should streamline customs clearance of Australian shipments.

May 20, 2020

Fresh study calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining

It warns that the impacts of nodule mining in the Pacific Ocean will be extensive, severe and last for generations.

May 20, 2020

Iron ore price surges on Brazil covid-19 crisis

Benchmark prices close in on $100 a tonne on Brazil supply fears — "You can't move dirt working from home."

May 20, 2020

Newcrest secures water supplies for Cadia mine

In its latest quarterly report, the company had flagged that if adequate rainfall was not received, Cadia's production might be reduced in early 2021.

May 20, 2020

Queensland passes law to jail mining bosses over deaths

Top executives face up to 20 years in prison and A$13 million ($8.6m), if found criminally negligent over workers' deaths.

May 19, 2020

Mining companies rush to shield indigenous communities from coronavirus

ESG investment analysts say they are watching mining companies closely to see how they cope with the coronavirus crisis.