The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Glass smashed as thousands rally in union protests

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union members have marched through the nation's major cities calling for change.

AAP · Apr 5, 2023

Subsidence regularly occurs across NSW Hunter due to old underground coal mines

From the surface, you might never know much of Newcastle in New South Wales has been built on top of mines — some more than 100 years old.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2023

Geneva appeals court upholds conviction of Israeli tycoon

A Geneva appeals court has upheld the conviction of Israeli diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz for corrupting foreign officials

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

How China is winning the race for Africa’s lithium

The country already dominates processing of the metal for use in electric vehicle batteries and is now investing heavily in mines, leaving western operators scrambling to keep up

Financial Times · Apr 3, 2023

A political warrior who walked tall in two worlds — how Yunupingu opened Australia's eyes

From a land rights "radical" to a steely elder who had the ear of successive prime ministers, the late northeast Arnhem Land leader, Yunupingu, leaves a powerful legacy.

ABC News · Apr 2, 2023

How a simple piece of fabric is helping make the mining industry a more appealing choice for women

As many mining companies work towards a 50-50 workforce, obstacles remain in an industry that can sometimes struggle to attract women.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

Tennis legend Pat Rafter shares childhood memories of growing up in Queensland mining city Mount Isa

Australian tennis legend Pat Rafter opens up about his barefooted childhood as one of 10 kids – and an emotional homecoming to visit his brother's grave.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

Is Gold Preparing for an Upside Blast?

Gold’s bull market began in 1999 when the precious metal reached rock bottom at $252.50 per ounce. Since then, every significant selloff has been a buying opportunity, which continues almost two and one-half decades after the low.

Barchart · Apr 1, 2023

‘Why mine so close?’: the fight to protect the pristine Okefenokee swamp

An Alabama company wants to mine near the 440,000-acre Georgia swamp, but locals and scientists fear it could be irreparably harmed

The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2023

Greenpeace blasts UN body’s ruling on deep-sea mining

The rise of electric vehicles has sparked an unintended controversy, with the growing need for the rare metals used in modern batteries pitting

The New Daily · Apr 1, 2023