February 28, 2016 Australia’s gold output climbs to 12-year high Full-year production was 285 metric tons last year, almost two tons more than in 2014 and the highest annual total since 2003.
February 26, 2016 Bluetooth technology ushers in new era of technological advancement A COMPANY creating Bluetooth devices to help the mining industry run more efficiently is expanding its technology for use in everyday life.
February 25, 2016 Search begins for buyer to mine gypsum deposit South Australia produces about 4 million tonnes of gypsum per year, accounting for about 80 per cent of Australia’s production and supplying most of the country’s domestic requirements.
February 25, 2016 Copper prices halve Sandfire profits ASX-listed Sandfire Resources has seen its interim profit after tax halved during the six months to December, compared with the previous corresponding period, as lower copper prices impacted on its…
February 25, 2016 South32 looking for assets despite $1.75bn loss, massive layoffs Despite the loss and a 94% drop in earnings, analysts believe the company's modest debt of $116 million makes it well-positioned to act on opportunities.
February 24, 2016 ‘Several years’ of iron ore bear market behind Rio downgrade Moody's takes Rio Tinto's credit down a notch to below A-rating with a negative outlook.
February 24, 2016 Samarco executives accused of homicide by Brazilian police over dam burst The seven executives, including Samarco's boss at the time of the deadly disaster, are being accused of qualified homicide.
February 23, 2016 BHP: No iron ore supply opportunity for at least a decade The composition of China's economy is changing more quickly than anticipated says world number one mining company.
February 23, 2016 Iron ore price holds $50 despite steel shocker Chinese and global steel output contracts by more than 7%.
February 23, 2016 South Australia to triple copper production The South Australian Government has launched its long-term Copper Strategy to produce and export more than $8 billion of copper a year and entrench the state as one of the…
Chile’s Mantoverde makes workers new offer as strike continues The offer includes paying out the equivalent of $17,400 per worker, the company said. January 28, 2026 | 12:12 pm
