Latest Mining News
Fifteen people trapped after Zimbabwe goldmine collapses, killing six
October 10 2023
Rescue operations are underway at Beyhose mine in the gold rich town of Chegutu. Read More
Looking up to see female leaders inspires mining industry 'minority'
September 09 2023
Mining is a famously male-dominated industry, but a group of women on a remote site in WA's north say that is changing. Read More
No evidence of cancer cluster near Alcoa alumina refinery in WA, despite local concerns
September 09 2023
The state's Department of Health says testing shows the cancer rate in the Shire of Murray is similar to the rest of regional WA, after concerns dust and heavy metals from the refinery were making people sick. Read More
Three years after Juukan Gorge disaster, Rio Tinto blast damages ancient rock shelter
September 09 2023
Mining giant Rio Tinto says it has apologised to traditional owners after a blast at one of its operations in WA's Pilbara caused damage to an ancient heritage site. Read More
Mining exploration thought 'abandoned' by locals ramps up in Central West NSW
September 09 2023
A proposed gold, lead, zinc and silver mine near Blayney in Central West NSW is a step closer to becoming a reality, but a nearby community says it is not being included in the conversation. Read More
Approval of lead and silver mine sparks fear among residents
September 09 2023
The approval of a lead and silver mine in the New South Wales central west has sparked fear among residents living nearby. They've appealed to planning authorities about potential health and environment concerns, but the mine's operator insists all risks can be managed. Read More
Rural communities feeling anxious as NSW government spruiks new mining opportunities
September 09 2023
The NSW government is canvassing a new Critical Minerals Strategy that will encourage mineral mining and promote investment. Communities are worried it will leave them in the dust. Read More
Mine worker tells court of long lasting effects after being caught 'out in the open' during Maules Creek blast
September 09 2023
A Boggabri coal worker has told a Sydney court there was nowhere for the shock wave to go as he was caught unaware from a blast at nearby Maules Creek. Read More
Driver used 'all three onboard fire extinguishers with little success' before truck explosion, report says
September 09 2023
The WA government directs the Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety to introduce legislative amendments and develop a new code of practice after a report finds the incident was largely preventable. Read More
'We are sorry': Mining giant fronts inquiry amid allegations of pollution from residents
September 09 2023
A parliamentary inquiry is investigating the safety of dust pollution from one of Australia's largest gold operations, after residents were forced to test their own blood and drinking water for heavy metals and contaminants. Read More
Australia would be raising $70 billion a year from the carbon price if it wasn't dismantled, Ross Garnaut says
September 09 2023
Ross Garnaut says we have an opportunity to pursue "transformational economic reform" by tackling the rising problem of economic rents, writes Gareth Hutchens. Read More
Gold miner forks out $10.7 million for West Australian farms
September 09 2023
Ausgold's boss says while there are mixed views on the "change of identity" that comes with a shift from farming to mining, his company doesn't want to "just drop this on top of Katanning". Read More
UN expert warns NT Middle Arm project will raise risk of cancer, heart disease and asthma
September 09 2023
A United Nations expert warns three major NT oil and gas projects will "threaten to make Darwin and the region a climate change sacrifice zone". Read More
Rio Tinto-backed Lake MacLeod salt mine enters sale talks
September 09 2023
The evaporative salt and gypsum mining operation, run by one of Carnarvon's largest employers, could be changing hands for just the second time in more than 50 years. Read More
Major Queensland mine restricted after truck slides out of control for 177 metres
September 09 2023
Operations at one of the state's biggest coal mines remain suspended after two serious incidents in one night. Read More
