The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Aboriginal elders give federal court evidence on FMG Pilbara dispute

The Federal Court has heard evidence as part of a long-running dispute between traditional owners and Andrew Forrest's resources company.

ABC News · Mar 7, 2023

Underlying Australia's inflation problem is a historic shift of income from workers to corporate profits

The three years since the onset of the pandemic have witnessed a dramatic redistribution of national income, away from labour compensation and towards business profits.

The Conversation · Mar 6, 2023

Cornish Metals reports ‘very good progress’ for Cornwall tin mine project

The Canadian-headquartered mining company is working to revive production at the historic South Crofty mine in Pool near Redruth

Birmingham Post · Mar 6, 2023

Mine site restoration expert hits out at Alcoa's 'environmental negligence' after pipeline built near drinking water dam

An expert in mine restoration labels Alcoa's construction of a pipeline that could have leaked toxic chemicals into a drinking water dam as a troubling "pattern of behaviour".

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Future coal plan requires Bravus groundwater 're-run'

Coal miner Bravus admits it has more work to do to ensure planned underground mining at it's Carmichael site dosen't impact nearby Doongmabulla Springs.

AAP · Mar 3, 2023

Environmentalists blame 2022 Oder River disaster on mining

Greenpeace environmental group says that wastewater discharge from Poland’s coal mines was most likely responsible for the 2022 massive fish die-off in the Oder River

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Strip mines blamed amid floodwaters rise

Coal mining provided jobs for decades but has left the land vulnerable to fatal floods

Salon · Mar 2, 2023

Alcoa pipeline a 'real' chance of leaking toxic chemicals into drinking water dam, says WA environment regulator

WA’s environmental regulator says there is a “real and not remote” possibility a pipeline built by a mining company could leak toxic chemicals into a drinking water dam in the South-West.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

UK Government energy policy undermines net zero goals, campaigners warn

THE UK Government is undermining net zero ambitions by decisions such as allowing new exploration in the North Sea and coal mining, campaigners say.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2023

New 1,000-home Midlothian village planned with shops and play parks

A new village in Midlothian made up of 1,000 homes has been proposed by housing developers. The Lingerwood development would create a sense of community in the old mining area.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 1, 2023