The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Industrial output outlook hinges on monsoon progress; coal stocks, exports may cushion weather risks: Report

Adverse weather could impact mining, but higher coal stocks and improved petroleum exports are expected to cushion the blow, supporting manufacturing and electricity generation.

The Economic Times · Jul 1

4 Ways to Lower Summer Power Bills at Home

Are your summer bills so high this year that you're wondering whether your air conditioner has secretly started mining cryptocurrency?

inkl · Jul 1

Watchdog backed in landmark rejection of regional Coles

A key business group in a mining town with six supermarkets has thrown its support behind a decision to block Coles from opening a new store.

AAP · Jul 1

Bitcoin miner and AI firm Ionic Digital files for Nasdaq direct listing

The company was formed in January 2024 to acquire the cryptocurrency mining assets of Celsius Mining, a subsidiary of ‌Celsius, which ⁠received ⁠U.S. bankruptcy court approval for a restructuring in November 2023.

The Economic Times · Jun 30

'Can't hire our way out': mine giant to train sparkies

An Australian mining giant has partnered with TAFE to train more electricians as the nation faces a major renewable energy skills shortage.

AAP · Jun 30

The 20km ripple effect: how mines can trigger distant deforestation in Africa

The global push for a transition to green energy has sparked demand for critical minerals such as lithium, vanadium, copper and cobalt. These are needed for electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels. Sub-Saharan Africa hosts about 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, including huge quantities of critical minerals: 92%…

The Conversation · Jun 29

India's industrial output quickens to 5.1% in May from 4.9% in April as manufacturing, electricity drive growth

India's industrial production surged by 5.1% in May 2026, largely propelled by strong manufacturing activity despite a decrease in mining operations. This data, which utilizes a new base year of 2022-23 and refined measurement approaches, paints a clearer and more accurate picture of the country's industrial progress. The revised index…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

The Physics of Scarcity: Copper’s Path to a Structural Deficit

Copper is the essential muscle of the modern energy transition, yet its physical availability is bound by the laws of physics and mining exhaustion. Here's why the era of easy copper mining is over and why physical supply deficits are inevitable for the next decade.

Barchart · Jun 26

BEML secures additional export order worth USD 5.35 million from West Asia

BEML Ltd has secured a significant USD 5.35 million export order for heavy earthmoving equipment from West Asia, building on a previous USD 36.38 million contract. These robust machines, designed for demanding mining and infrastructure projects, boast advanced engineering and operator safety features. BEML will also provide comprehensive maintenance and…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Water shortages could prevent the US from mining more lithium, deepening reliance on foreign imports

Most proposed lithium mines in the U.S. overlap with drought-prone regions — including in Nevada, Arizona and California — and there may not be enough water to support them.

LiveScience · Jun 26