May 7, 2020 Updated feasibility boosts economics for Copper Mountain’s Eva project A new study has increased the mine life by three years to 15 years, boosted annual production by 25%.
May 7, 2020 Rio Tinto dodges emissions cut, but issue unlikely to go away About 63% of shareholders voted against resolution to set emissions targets for its customers, while 37% voted in favour.
May 7, 2020 Albemarle eyes Tianqi’s stake in world’s largest lithium mine The world's top lithium miner said it was interested in buying all or part of Tianqi's stake in Greenbushes mine.
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.
Freeport says it’s on track to restart Grasberg mine after deadly mudslide The company declared force majeure on its Indonesian shipments in late September, estimating output would be curbed well into 2026. January 22, 2026 | 10:58 am
