February 5, 2013 Global mining industry faces unprecedented threats: report Resource nationalism, poor infrastructure that hinders development and supply chain disruptions are some of the biggest risks the global mining sector will face this year.
February 5, 2013 Rio Tinto to generate over 2,000 jobs in Western Australia The diversified mining giant announced last year a massive $3.4 billion expansion to its Pilbara iron ore operations, which is set to create thousands of new positions in the months…
February 5, 2013 Scientists discover bacteria that can make gold out of mine waste It protects itself by turning its environment into molecular-sized gold nuggets.
February 4, 2013 Australian rains prompt coal force majeures Heavy rains in Queensland have prompted Rio Tinto and Xstrata to declare force majeures on coking and thermal coal exports this week.
February 4, 2013 BHP criticized for ‘inhumane’ conditions on site A registered nurse and former BHP contract worker filed a formal complaint for what he describes as "disgusting" working conditions at the company’s Marradong bauxite mine.
February 1, 2013 Top 10 trends facing the mining industry VIDEO: Deloitte's fifth annual global mining report on pressing issues and practical solutions to problems.
February 1, 2013 Canadian uranium miner seeks listing Down Under Canadian uranium producer Laramide Resources (TSE:LAM) is pursuing a second listing in Australia following the cancellation of a long-standing ban on mining of the key nuclear fuel in Queensland.
January 31, 2013 Uranium miner beaten up by strong Aussie dollar, soft metal prices Energy Resource of Australia suffers net loss of A$219 in its Q4.
January 31, 2013 Australian miners resort to ‘backdoor listings’ as IPO market languishes Australia's mining and oil companies have increasingly resorted to disingenuous "backdoor listings", as the country's IPO market continues to languish.
January 30, 2013 Mining magnate Rinehart bets on unconventional oil She invested $6.6 million Tuesday in junior Lakes Oil, which is pursuing the potential for unconventional oil and gas in the state of Victoria.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
