New website to give coal supporters a voice
The Minerals Council of Australia has launched a new website- australiansforcoal.com.au- to provide support for Australians who support coal against activists and extremists who...
Rio Tinto awards $9.9 million construction contract to Brierty Limited
Construction and mining services company Brierty Limited and joint venture partner Karlayura Construction Services Pty announced last Thursday that Rio Tinto has awarded them...
Mining accident at the Austar mine kills two men
An accident at Yancoal’s Austar mine claimed the lives of two miners who were working 500 metres below the surface when the accident occurred....
BHP Billiton achieves record production at ten operations
BHP Billiton has released its operational review for the nine months ended March 31st, 2014, which showed that the company has managed to maintain...
MMG sells Avebury nickel mine
Global resources company MMG Limited (MMG) has announced that it has entered into a sale agreement with QCG Resources (QCG) for the purchase of...
Rio Tinto: On course to meet its full-year target despite weather disruptions
Surprisingly cold winter in Canada and strong cyclone activity in Australia have cut Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments by 8% in the first quarter...
Report predicts strong demand for gold in China in the next few years
Demand for gold in China will continue to rise in the next few years and consolidate the country’s status as the largest gold market...
Phoenix awarded long-term milling agreement
Phoenix Gold Limited, an emerging Australian exploration and development company, has announced that it has executed a two-year toll mining agreement with FMR Investments...
Rio Tinto’s first rough diamond tender for 2014 delivers strong results
A record number of participants and bidders have attended Rio Tinto’s first rough diamond tender for 2014, which saw the unique combination of 124...
Alcoa report reveals strong quarterly results
Alcoa released its first quarterly performance report for 2014 on Tuesday, showing strong quarterly results offset by special items tied to restructuring as the...