May 7, 2020

Unemployment grows among Australia’s geoscientists in Q1-2020

The Australian Institute of Geoscientists reports a 10% rise in unemployment in Q1-2020.

May 6, 2020

Blast at Anglo American coal mine in Australia injures five

The incident is the company's second in 15 months in the area.

May 5, 2020

Rio Tinto’s top investors face off over emissions cut plan

Investor advisory groups are divided on whether shareholders should ask Rio to set targets on scope 3 emissions.

May 4, 2020

Sumitomo moves ahead with Hillalong coal JV

Japanese major will earn an initial 10% interest in the project under an agreement with Bowen Coal.

May 4, 2020

Most top miners failing Paris Agreement goals

Eight of the world’s top ten largest miners are not doing enough to help meet global climate goals, study shows.

May 4, 2020

Coal loses backing from another big bank

Westpac Banking said it would exit the sector by 2030.

May 1, 2020

Australia Northern Territory to ease restrictions, miners maintain protocols

The Minerals Council of Australia said the continued commitment to high standards will include exploration activities as well as operational sites.

April 30, 2020

CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output

New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit.

April 30, 2020

Fortescue posts 10% rise in Q3 iron ore output

Company upgraded its guidance for 2020 shipments to 175-177 million tonnes based on strong operating performance.

April 29, 2020

Newcrest quarterly output drops almost 17%

Production in Q3 totalled 518,770 oz, about 45,000 oz lower than analyst estimates.