February 21, 2020

BP slammed for lofty climate change ambition, Rio ignored for small step

Two major resource companies made two very different announcements recently, both on the theme of addressing climate change.

February 21, 2020

Galaxy Resources swings to annual loss, warns of virus hit

The company reported net loss attributable of $283.7 million for the year.

February 20, 2020

Newmont profit beats on higher output, gold prices

Newmont cemented its position as the world's largest gold producer following its takeover of Goldcorp.

February 20, 2020

Kirkland boosts payout, exploration spend after Detour buy

Company expects capital spend of $500 million this year compared to $245 million previously.

February 20, 2020

Fires and climate fears rattle Australia’s giant coal lobby

Australia's devastating bushfire season has fuelled public anger towards powerful lobby groups that support new coal mines.

February 19, 2020

Newmont’s Boddington to become world’s first autonomous gold mine

A driverless fleet will enhance safety and productivity and is also expected to extend the mine’s life by at least two years.

February 18, 2020

Fortescue profit spikes on iron ore price jump, but dividend seen conservative

The miner declared an interim dividend of A$0.76 per share, up from A$0.19 per share last year.

February 18, 2020

Rio to build $98-million solar plant at Koodaideri

The plan includes a lithium-ion battery energy storage system that would help power the miner’s entire Pilbara power network.

February 18, 2020

The top miner’s vision of the future looks a lot like the past

BHP plans to add more copper and nickel to meet rising demand from renewable energy and electric vehicles.

February 17, 2020

BHP CEO says company needs more copper, nickel

Henry also said that the company would be willing to sell its thermal coal assets if a buyer offered a good value.