July 20, 2012 Australia’s former China ambassador concedes errors in Rio Tinto’s actions Geoff Raby, Australia's former ambassador to China, has conceded that mining giant Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) committed errors in the lead up to a Chinese bribery scandal several years ago that…
July 20, 2012 Jupiter Mines announces $125 million capital raising to support manganese and iron ore ops. Jupiter Mines, headed by former BHP Billiton chief Brian Gilbertson, has announced plans to raise AUD$125 million for the expansion of South African and Western Australian resource projects.
July 20, 2012 Japanese investors edgy over Australian mining disputes Japanese investors are becoming increasingly anxious over industrial relations in the Australian mining sector, in the wake of a long-standing dispute involving Mitsubishi and BHP Queensland coal operations which has…
July 19, 2012 Depressed coal prices force job cuts at Rio Tinto’s mine Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) is looking to reduce costs at its Australia’s Clermont Coal Mine, in central Queensland's Bowen Basin, driven by falling coal prices.
July 19, 2012 Australia’s Quadrant to buy mining equipment supplier CQMS Razer Australian investment firm Quadrant Private Equity has executed an agreement for the purchase of Queensland-based mining equipment supplier CQMS Razer, valuing the company at over AUD$155 million.
July 18, 2012 Australian ‘coal girl’ back in court for $30k because motel ejected her "I know of women (prostitutes) who have bought Winnebagos and caravans – but even getting a booking at a caravan park is hard."
July 18, 2012 Fortescue Metals posts record iron ore output amidst surging debt Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) has posted a record-breaking 17.8 million tonnes of output for the June quarter, representing a rise of 42%, while its debt volume has also surged, swelling by…
July 18, 2012 Australia’s Ambre Energy sued by US partner for mine mismanagement Australia's Ambre Energy is being sued by US partner Cloud Peak Energy (NYSE:CLD) for mismanagement of their shared Montana mine, as well as exceeding approved budgets and engaging in "self-dealing…
July 18, 2012 Alcohol ban threatens to transform Australian opal-mining outpost into ghost town The opal-mining township of Mintabie, situated on Aboriginal land at the northern edge of South Australia, could become deserted following the introduction of new laws requiring police checks of residents…
July 17, 2012 BHP Billiton logs record performances for past fiscal year BHP Billiton (ASE:BHP) has logged a remarkable performance over the past twelve months, with the release of its production report for the year ended 30 June 2012 indicating that the…
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
