Brazilian Authorities hit Samarco JV partners with A$57.6bn lawsuit
Federal prosecutors in Brazil have filed a US$43 billion (A$57.6 billion) civil lawsuit against Samarco and its owners Vale SA and BHP Billiton for...
Australia unveils 52 investment-ready critical minerals projects in latest prospectus
The Australian Government has released the Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus, highlighting 52 high-quality, investment-ready projects in a move towards bolstering the nation’s position in the critical minerals market.
Israeli drone company selects Australia as its first international location
Industrial drone company Airobotics has set up its first overseas entity in Perth, WA, to service customers in Australia’s mining and resources sector.
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SA Government okays Campoona graphite project
South Australian Mineral Resources Minister Tom Koutsantonis has announced that Archer Exploration has been granted approval for its Campoona graphite project, located north of...
QRC welcomes $5bn infrastructure initiative for Northern Australia in 2015 Budget
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) – the not-for-profit peak industry association representing the commercial developers of Queensland’s minerals and energy resources – has welcomed the...
BHP and Vale to commit US$1bn for Samarco rehabilitation work in 2018
BHP and Vale have to date committed approximately US$1 billion towards rehabilitation work in Brazil following the failure of the Fundao tailings dam at...
Yancoal set to win bidding war for Rio Tinto’s thermal coal assets in Australia
The Board of Rio Tinto has once again recommended its shareholders to vote in favour of the sale of its Coal & Allied Industries...
Rio Tinto snubs Glencore, tells shareholders to vote for Yancoal’s C&A proposal
Rio Tinto has told its shareholders to vote in favour of Yancoal’s offer for its wholly-owned subsidiary Coal & Allied (C&A) despite receiving a...
Volt Resources set to acquire European graphite business
Graphite and gold explorer and developer Volt Resources is set to acquire a 70% interest in the Ukraine-based Zavalievsky Graphite business (ZG Group) for...
Macmahon appoints new CEO
Mining services company Macmahon Holdings has announced that it has promoted its Chief Financial Officer Sybrandt van Dyk to Chief Executive Officer.
Mr van Dyk...