May 7, 2019 In the land where coal is king, mine jobs outweigh climate fears Coal is Australia’s second-largest income generator after iron ore, and many lawmakers welcome efforts to boost an industry that brings in A$60 billion ($42 billion) a year.
May 7, 2019 Iron ore tugged between Brazilian supply shock, Trump’s trade war Brazil shipped 18.34 million tonnes of iron ore in April, down 17% from the prior month and a massive 29% from the same month a year earlier.
May 7, 2019 Newmont Goldcorp to account for over 7% of global gold output this year The world’s largest gold producer by market value, output and reserves, is expected to churn out 8.4 million ounces of the precious metal in 2019.
May 6, 2019 Gold miners continue to cut costs, up production and finally – raise more money Gold mining industry entered 2019 in much better shape.
May 6, 2019 US, allies propose financing for power plant for Papua New Guinea gold mine The Wafi-Golpu mine in Papua New Guinea is considered one of the world's largest untapped gold resources.
May 6, 2019 Wesfarmers’ soft bid for Kidman spotlights lithium’s financing issues Wesfarmers' bid for Australia's Kidman Resources undervalues the lithium miner, analysts said on Friday.
May 3, 2019 Australian battery materials plant eyes financing deal by end-June Australian Mines aims to produce 53,300 tonnes of nickel sulphate and 8,500 of cobalt sulphate a year, making it a sizeable producer of the materials used in lithium batteries for…
May 3, 2019 Rio Tinto speeds up exploration at Winu copper find in Western Australia Rio has so far drilled 24 holes at the site and will continue extensive drilling in months to come as part of its $250 million exploration program.
May 2, 2019 RANKED: Top 10 lowest cost gold mines on the globe Barrick's South Arturo loses top spot, two other Barrick mines dropped from top 10 ranking.
May 2, 2019 Mining mogul battles anti-Muslim party for Australia fringe vote The growing tide of support for populist, single-issue parties in Australia has already reshaped the political landscape, dragging both Labor and the coalition further to the right.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
