August 23, 2016

3D exploration model opens up South Australia

A 3D model showing underground landscapes to a depth of 100km of an entire Australian state has been launched.

August 23, 2016

Bright export prospects for Australian equipment manufacturer

With a one-piece-flow process, built using Lean Manufacturing principles, the team completed the machines on budget and on time.

August 23, 2016

Iron ore’s rally has its days numbered — Citi

Citi analysts believe the steel-making ingredient will average $51 a tonne in the final quarter of 2016 and fall to $45 next year.

August 23, 2016

Independent report calls for urgent inquiry into McArthur River Mines risk

A report published Tuesday by the Mineral Policy Institute on environmental risks at McArthur River Mine in the Gulf of Carpentaria makes the case for an immediate inquiry into the…

August 22, 2016

Vale closer to $9 billion Chinese streaming deal – report

Impact on iron ore price uncertain as China's sovereign wealth fund leads investor group to secure portion of Brazilian giant's output for the next 30 years.

August 22, 2016

Novo Resources aims for high-grade gold Trifecta

Bob Moriarty of 321 Gold, who has been following Novo Resources for four years, discusses the company's three programs that are likely to gain investor attention.

August 22, 2016

Rio Tinto walks away from India Bunder diamond project

The project, discovered in 2004, was expected to generate about 30,000 jobs and produce up to 3 million carats a year.

August 21, 2016

McArthur River mine could cost up to $1B to remediate

The McArthur River mine in Australia is looking at a nine-figure clean-up bill, says a new report on one of the world's largest producers of lead, zinc and silver.

August 19, 2016

Adani $12 billion Carmichael coal project clears latest hurdle

A federal court dismissed challenge from a traditional owner to mining permits for the mine.

August 19, 2016

Moody’s has just called the bottom of the commodities rout

The worst is over, at least for base metals, says Moody's, but warns that challenging industry conditions should continue through to at least 2018.