What is asteroid mining and how close are we to making it a reality?
The solar system is far more richly endowed by resources than everyday experience might suggest. You must have…
Bell Bay Aluminium and Hydro Tasmania ‘buy time’ with short-term power deal
Bell Bay Aluminium has reached an in-principle, 12-month power agreement, after it last month told staff the company’s…
Bastion Minerals to acquire Ninnis gold project in Western Australia
The Ninnis gold project is an early-stage exploration site spanning 25km². Credit: Phawat/Shutterstock.com. Bastion Minerals has signed an…
Job cull imminent as BHP significantly scales back Pilbara iron ore mine that sustains about 720 workers
Scores of jobs are set to go after BHP decided to “significantly scale back” activity at an iron…
Experts predict lengthy investigation into underground mine explosion that killed two people
A leading Australian expert in mining safety says the investigation into a fatal explosion at a western New…
Hundreds of WA workers at BHP mine on the chopping block – The West Australian
Hundreds of WA workers at BHP mine on the chopping block The West AustralianJob cuts inevitable as BHP scales…
North West Queensland is rich in critical minerals. Will it benefit from the Trump deal?
At a time when the world is desperate to mine and process critical minerals, an expanse of land…
Agrimin to withdraw from Mackay potash project in Western Australia
Agrimin is shifting its focus towards exploring non-potash minerals in the West Arunta region. Credit: Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock.com. Agrimin…
STEPHEN JOHNSON: Economists say China’s Simandou mine in Guinea could hit global iron ore prices
A new iron ore mine in west Africa could pose a bigger threat to Australian Government revenue than…
Mapping rare earth supplies and the challenges of turning these minerals into magnets
Unlike the name suggests, rare earths are not very rare at all. Many countries — including Australia —…
Breaking China’s iron grip on world’s supply of critical minerals
If there is any mystery over America’s historic agreement to partner with Australia this week on the supply…
‘Climate trigger’ formally ruled out of environment laws
A “climate trigger” that could be used to block coal and gas projects has been formally excluded from…