The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Action after alleged gas cartel attempt

A mining equipment and technology services company allegedly tried to establish a cartel with four other suppliers in breach of competition laws, the ACCC says.

AAP · Dec 8, 2022

Resort-style FIFO camp plans for Onslow divide opinion as Mineral Resources pushes ahead

Mineral Resources says its proposed 500-bed, high-end workers camp in Onslow will help drive cultural change, but locals are far from convinced.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

Environment group to challenge Mount Pleasant expansion over concerns for climate, legless lizards

Members of a Hunter Valley environmental group say they feel like "hobbits taking on a big action" ahead of a legal challenge involving mining giant MACH Energy.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

Stoking the fire

A music studio is a burst of colour and culture in an unlikely place — one of Australia's most controversial coal mines.

ABC News · Dec 6, 2022

Coal gets Queensland budget back in black

Queensland will seek compensation for capping domestic coal prices, as exporters warn the state's own higher royalty charges are "killing the golden goose".

AAP · Dec 6, 2022

Inside creepy train tunnel that once joined two villages and left abandoned for decades

The stone train tunnel was once a crucial thoroughfare for south Wales' mining industry. But it was closed six decades ago and has since been overtaken by nature after being left abandoned

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

ABS data shows billion-dollar spend on mineral exploration breaks previous records in Australia

Gold continues to be the most sought-after commodity as mineral exploration in Australia reached record highs during the September quarter when more than $1.08 billion was spent.

ABC News · Dec 6, 2022

There's a lithium mining boom, but it's not a jobs bonanza

The promised surge in clean-energy jobs from the growing popularity of electric vehicles in the U.S. is mostly focused farther down the supply chain, like at battery assembly plants.

WEKU · Dec 5, 2022

Papua New Guinea PM Marape urges miners to go ahead with projects

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on Monday urged mining investors to get on with developing their resources, pushing for more downstream processing in the country and more local employment.

Reuters · Dec 5, 2022

Hafta letters: Iran protests, climate change stories on NL, nickel mining

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Newslaundry · Dec 3, 2022