October 1, 2018

Rio Tinto, Japanese partners to inject $1.55B into Aussie iron ore projects

The company said the investment would enable it to sustain production of its Pilbara Blend brand of iron ore and its Robe Valley lump and fines products.

September 30, 2018

Pink diamond breaks world record

It sold for more than $2.9 million.

September 30, 2018

Metallurgical coal prices starting to slip: Fitch

Fitch suggests that miners' focus would probably be on cost controls.

September 28, 2018

Union says reached wage deal with Alcoa Australia, will end strike

The strike added to recent supply pressure on bauxite and alumina, key raw materials for aluminium production.

September 27, 2018

Battery Minerals hits construction milestones at Montepuez project

Company wants to make sure the mine is in production when the demand and price of graphite takes off, as predicted.

September 26, 2018

Union says meeting with Alcoa again over strike at Australian aluminium project

The union at Alcoa's aluminium operations said it was meeting with the company again on Wednesday to try to resolve a strike that has lasted more than six weeks.

September 25, 2018

Blackham secures $23 million for Wiluna gold project

The deal follows the restart of open pit mining at Wiluna, which has produced more than 4.4 million ounces of gold since 1896.

September 24, 2018

BHP’s Kalgoorlie nickel smelter shut down after fire

BHP Billiton said on Monday its Kalgoorlie nickel smelter has been closed after a fire that broke out over the weekend and the plant will remain shut while it assesses…

September 24, 2018

Coronado kicks off $950m IPO, Australia’s top coal float in 6 years

Coronado files IPO prospectus, sets A$4-A$4.80 price range.

September 24, 2018

Lynas shares collapse on rumours of review in Malaysia

Malaysian media reported the newly-elected coalition government will shortly begin a three month evaluation of the company's rare earths processing operations in the province of Kuantan.