March 18, 2019 Rio Tinto rejects push by activist shareholders to reveal emission targets Miner has hit back at a push to make it more accountable for carbon emissions produced by its customers, including Chinese steel makers.
March 15, 2019 Newmont’s Tanami gold mine to curb emissions by 20% Project included the installation of two power stations, a 66 kV interconnected power line, and a 450 km natural gas pipeline.
March 15, 2019 Lucapa finds fourth +50 carat diamond at Mothae mine in Lesotho While the 83.9 carat rock was not gem-quality, Lucapa says the find continues to underline the large-stone nature of the kimberlite resource.
March 13, 2019 Nickel demand growing thanks to EV boom The need for nickel is starting to rise at a time when its price is too low to incentivize new project development.
March 12, 2019 Workers put brakes on wrong train in BHP iron ore train derailment-regulator The train had to be deliberately derailed after it reached speeds of 162 km/hour (101 mph), destroying two locomotives, 245 ore cars and 2 km (1.2 miles) of track.
March 12, 2019 Blackstone says BC cobalt project compares with world’s top deposits The Aussie miner says new work in recent months has uncovered fresh targets assaying up to 2.3% cobalt and 32 grams per tonne gold.
March 12, 2019 Newcrest inks $65-million JV deal with Greatland Gold The joint venture will focus on advancing the London-based explorer’s Havieron project in Western Australia's prolific Paterson region.
March 11, 2019 Newcrest grabs majority stake in Canadian copper-gold mine Australia’s largest gold producer is paying $806.5 million for a 70% stake in Imperial Metals’ Red Chris copper and gold mine, located in British Columbia.
March 10, 2019 Salary not top priority for mining jobseekers – Study Out of 800 people polled, 40% prioritize work-life balance.
March 8, 2019 Rio Tinto talking to Apple on next step of carbon-free aluminium project The miner, which has pledged substantial decarbonization by 2050, is reshaping its aluminium division longer term to focus on supply chain transparency and lowering emissions.
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
