December 18, 2017 Top mining stock becomes 2017’s worst loser on China steel shift Australian iron ore producer is only stock on the nation’s blue-chip resources index to hand investors a loss in 2017, tumbling from its previous top status.
December 17, 2017 Rio Tinto to retrofit Pilbara trucks for autonomous handling Mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd said it plans to expand its fleet of autonomous trucks operating in Australia’s Pilbara iron-ore region, part of a cost-cutting program across its operations.
December 17, 2017 Newcastle: world’s biggest coal export port announces shift away from coal Newcastle, the world’s largest coal export port, must “urgently” diversify its traffic, the port’s incoming chairman has said, warning that the “long-term outlook for coal is a threat to the…
December 17, 2017 A real Downer: Adani to go it alone on Carmichael Indian conglomerate cancels $2.6-billion contract with Downer Group.
December 15, 2017 Australia cobalt rush accelerates on electric vehicle demand, DRC troubles Australia, home to world's second-biggest cobalt reserves, is seeing rush of interest in projects from makers of the batteries used in electric vehicles.
December 14, 2017 Indian captive power plants running at half capacity due to coal shortage The Indian Captive Power Producers Association denounced that most of its member companies are getting half of the coal they need from state-owned Coal India.
December 11, 2017 Traditional owners say they were forced to negotiate with Adani over Australian mine Representatives for the Wangan and Jagalingou People said they were forced to sign an Indigenous Land Use Agreement at the Native Title Tribunal for Adani’s Carmichael mine.
December 11, 2017 Brazil’s Samarco wins waste permits in small step toward resuming operations The permits issued by Minas Gerais state, where the mine is located, allow for the construction of a waste system in a depleted mine to receive tailings.
December 10, 2017 First Aboriginal mine opens in Northern Territory Sunday was a proud day for Aboriginal people in Australia's Northern Territory, with the opening of a new bauxite mine.
December 8, 2017 Vale to mothball New Caledonia mine if no stake buyers found, CEO says The future of New Caledonia mine is considered a key test for CEO Schvartsman, who pledged to improve shareholder returns.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
