June 2, 2015 Gold industry injected $171bn into global economy in 2013 A World Gold Council report shows the sector's contribution was greater than the GDP of over 150 different countries and larger than the total value of global overseas aid in…
June 1, 2015 Mining exploration spending in Australia hits decade-low The dramatic fall was led mainly by the iron ore and coal sectors.
June 1, 2015 Seafloor copper extraction better than traditional mining — report The study, commissioned by Nautilus Minerals, shows seabed copper mining may cause less disruptions to the environment and local communities than terrestrial operations.
May 31, 2015 Rio Tinto signs $20M IT services deal with Empired Contract involves support and project services for more than 170 applications. Empired is based in Perth.
May 31, 2015 What America can learn from China’s infrastructure Heavy news indeed for the country known for building the first-of-its-kind transcontinental railway and interstate highway system.
May 28, 2015 Iron ore tycoon Gina Rinehart loses $3.8bn legal battle She lost control of the family trust, which holds almost 25% of iron ore miner Hancock Prospecting.
May 27, 2015 Study: Climate affects copper deposits Climate has a strong impact on copper resources, according to a new research by the University of Idaho and the University of Michigan.
May 27, 2015 No point in top iron ore miners cutting supply: Goldman Goldman expects the iron ore "war of attrition" will continue while prices gradually decline toward its $40 per metric ton forecast by 2017.
May 26, 2015 Fortescue shares skyrocket on Chinese investment rumours The stock surged over 15% in early trade, closing at A$2.40, or 10.6% up, after reports of Chinese-linked companies seeking permission to invest in the iron ore producer.
Construction on track for Q1 completion at Sibanye’s Keliber lithium project in Finland Keliber is the EU's most advanced integrated lithium project, with planned LiOH production of around 15,000 tonnes per annum. January 19, 2026 | 01:57 pm
