November 28, 2018

Rio Tinto to proceed with $2.6B iron ore mine in Western Australia

Construction for the project will start in 2019, with first production expected in late-2021.

November 28, 2018

Australia’s Fortescue readies first shipment of new mid-grade iron ore

The new product is a major step in the miner's strategy to wring more value from its iron ore after profits halved last financial year.

November 27, 2018

This Australian mining tool could save lives world-wide

HEX-RITE is a lifting tool used for charging high explosives into drawpoints associated with block-cave, sublevel-cave and open stope mining.

November 27, 2018

BHP unveils world-class copper find near Olympic Dam in South Australia

It is already being called by some experts “the thickest high-grade copper intersection seen in years.”

November 26, 2018

Rio Tinto leads copper charge into Western Australia’s Paterson region

Rio's interest in the area has sparked a stampede into adjacent lots by other explorers, who see Rio's aggressive activity as an indicator of a highly promising find.

November 26, 2018

MacMines Australia gets environmental nod for mega coal mine in Queensland

The company's 20,000-hectare China Stone thermal coal project is expected to produce 38 million tonnes of coal annually.

November 25, 2018

Gold production to grow in the next four years: report

According to Fitch Solutions, slightly higher prices and stronger company financial positions are encouraging greater mine investment.

November 22, 2018

Indonesia to settle Freeport environment issues in weeks – ministry official

That deal is expected to end years of wrangling over ownership rights to Grasberg, the world's second-biggest copper mine.

November 22, 2018

Mineral Resources signs $1.1B lithium deal with Albemarle

Mineral Resources shares spiked on the news, closing Thursday 26.6% higher at A$15.76.

November 22, 2018

Maverix Metals raises guidance for 2018

Maverix Metals expects to exceed its previously announced guidance for the year of 18,000 to 19,000 gold-equivalent ounces.