October 11, 2019 Perth Mint issues world’s first sovereign gold digital token The token is backed 1:1 by GoldPass certificates issued by The Perth Mint.
October 10, 2019 As Fortescue taps Guinea, China eyes broader iron ore supply sources Fortescue confirmed it has submitted a bid to develop two blocks in the giant Simandou iron ore deposit.
October 9, 2019 Top 5 BHP investor Aberdeen Standard piles on climate pressure ahead of AGM Shareholders are intensifying pressure on resource companies because of the urgency of preventing potentially catastrophic climate change.
October 8, 2019 Miners rate social licence, climate change as top concerns. Really? Columnist Clyde Russell calls miners' motivation to tackle climate issues into question.
October 8, 2019 BHP says “social value” to be key aspect of its business planning The world's largest miner is moving from keeping a social licence to creating value for its stakeholders.
October 8, 2019 OceanaGold receives New Zealand’s Ok to buy land by Waihi mine The property will be used to build new tailings ponds to store waste from gold extraction processes.
October 4, 2019 Lithium Australia successful at building lithium-ferro-phosphate batteries Lithium phosphate from spent lithium-ion batteries is being used to create high-quality cathode material.
October 3, 2019 Golden Point drilling delivers new high grade for OceanaGold OceanaGold has drilled 77 holes totalling 19,567 metres at Golden Point, part of the Round Hill project at Macraes, this year.
October 2, 2019 Top producer says lithium prices to keep falling Oversupply of lithium hydroxide to start easing next year, but spodumene miners won't catch a break soon, says Australia's chief economist.
October 2, 2019 Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.
China’s coal output hits record in 2025 even as it burns less Coal output rose to 4.83 billion tons in 2025, up 1.2% from the previous year. January 19, 2026 | 07:45 am
