Projects & Operations Queensland court ruling advances Whitehaven coal mine plans Whitehaven has cleared a legal hurdle for Winchester South, with attention turning to outstanding approvals and potential savings from neighbouring Daunia.
Projects & Operations Sunrise’s scandium green light raises US funding stakes Sunrise has approved its Syerston scandium project, but conditions attached to a proposed US$400m US government loan remain a key hurdle.
People & Workforce Rio halts Oyu Tolgoi underground mine after three injured Rio Tinto has halted underground operations at its Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia after a seismic event injured three workers, interrupting production at one of its biggest copper growth assets.
Projects & Operations Cyprium lines up $83m to accelerate Nifty expansion Cyprium Metals has lined as much as $83m in equity and debt funding to accelerate Nifty’s copper expansion in WA, with first cathode production imminent.
Projects & Operations Hancock Iron Ore profit falls as Atlas earnings halve Hancock Iron Ore's annual profit fell 12.5% to $1.79b as weaker iron ore prices and rising rehabilitation costs more than halved Atlas Iron's earnings.
Projects & Operations Forrestania eyes easy profits from gold ore deal Forrestania Resources has struck a deal to purchase up to 400,000t of gold ore from High-Tech Metals' Mt Fisher project, potentially boosting gold sales without the hefty costs of developing new mines.
Projects & Operations Northern Star faces Bronzewing cattle beef Northern Star Resources faces a reported legal dispute after pastoralist David Geraghty alleged wastewater at its Bronzewing gold mine poisoned cattle, reigniting tensions between miners and pastoralists over land access and livestock protection.
Politics & Regulation Greens target $28b mining windfall to fund tax relief The Greens have proposed a $28b mining windfall tax to fund income tax cuts and welfare increases, drawing fierce opposition from Australia's resources sector.
▶Friday, 30 October 2026On The Record: What Contractors Can Do To Keep Themselves SafeAustralia’s mining industry is one of the most regulated in the world. But even with advanced safety systems and more technology than ever, workers are still getting hurt. So is all that…
Getting a head start on AASB S2 will be critical for mid-tier miners and mining-service providers.NettZero emphasise the clock is already running for a new wave of Australian businesses required to report under the country’s mandatory climate reporting regime.