May 12, 2021

Analysts not convinced the iron ore price run has legs

“High iron ore prices in early 2021 are unsustainable, but market fundamentals remain strong," says Moody’s senior VP Barbara Mattos.

May 12, 2021

Battle North Gold owners greenlight $274m Evolution buy

"The new Bateman mill will also accelerate our ability to achieve our objective of producing more than 300,000 oz. per year of gold from Red Lake," says Evolution executive chair…

May 7, 2021

Australia’s Macquarie bank to exit coal by 2024

The lender will stop financing coal projects by 2024 as it aligns its business with global commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

May 6, 2021

Australia approves A$100m in tax incentives for junior miners

The Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive converts tax losses into exploration credits for investors and provides a tax offset for junior stage.mining.companies.

May 6, 2021

Rio Tinto shareholders reject former CEO’s exit package

More than 60% of the votes cast at Rio's annual meetings in London and Sydney were against Jean-Sébastien Jacques' exit package.

May 5, 2021

World iron ore output to rise 5.1% by 2025 — report

The growth with be possible as new projects come on-stream, GlobalData says.

April 30, 2021

Deep-sea mining tests resume as lost robot rescued

Global Sea Mineral Resources' Patania II uncoupled earlier this week from the cable connecting it to the surface.

April 29, 2021

Risks to Great Barrier Reef could thwart tycoon’s coal plans

A final decision on rejecting or approving Clive Palmer’s plans is expected within the next 30 days.

April 23, 2021

Anglo American restarts Queensland coal mine amid union backlash

The underground mine had been closed since a methane explosion last year left five workers seriously injured.

April 21, 2021

Greenland Minerals seeks talks with new gov’t over fate of rare earths project

Australia’s Greenland Minerals (ASX: GGG) said on Wednesday it was seeking to engage in talks with Greenland’s authorities over its Kvanefjeld rare […]