Latest Mining News
Environmentalists claim victory as United Funds withdraws mining application to explore near popular WA national park
May 05 2022
A mining application near a pristine Western Australian national park is withdrawn following community opposition, with environmentalists now calling on the state government to block any future exploration applications in the area. Read More
As lithium prices rise this small seaside town is facing an influx of workers
May 05 2022
As lithium prices surge, US chemicals company Albemarle is considering a major expansion of its refinery south of Perth, with plans for a 1,000-bed capacity workers' village at Binningup. Read More
Grantville residents dismayed at Dandy Premix sand mine expansion amid woodland concerns
May 05 2022
Residents of Grantville say they have not been heard by the government after it approved the expansion of a local sand mine that will remove 13 hectares of native vegetation. Read More
This dilapidated old tower could become regional Victoria's newest tourist attraction
May 05 2022
The state government is awaiting the results of an engineer's report to determine what repairs are required to reopen Maryborough's Bristol Hill Pioneer Memorial Tower. Read More
Brisbane's north used to be home to a coal mine. Here's what other geological wonders lie beneath the city
May 05 2022
Brisbane is famous for a sub-tropical climate and being one of Australia's most liveable cities, but there is much more going on underneath its streets than most residents might realise. Read More
We 'dig them up and ship them out': Australia has critical minerals, so isn't it time for a domestic EV industry?
May 05 2022
Australia has some of the largest critical mineral reserves in the world, but it's missing out on potentially huge profits. That's where a domestic electric vehicle industry could come in. Read More
Mining legend Ron Sayers dies after losing health battle
May 05 2022
West Australian mining tycoon Ron Sayers has died after building a mining services company from a single drill rig in Kalgoorlie-Boulder into a billion-dollar global empire. Read More
An island popular with tourists for its cheese and rugged beauty will soon be home to a giant mine
May 05 2022
Electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines — green technology relies on what can be a dirty industry. Why acting on climate change may require a massive increase in mining. Read More
3.75 million tonnes of leftover ore to be processed at former copper and gold mine
May 05 2022
A former copper and gold mine near Tennant Creek is being rehabilitated by mineral company Elmore Ltd to cash in on processing 3.75 million tonnes of magnetite tailings. Read More
Gold miner hits paydirt drilling beneath Kalgoorlie Super Pit
May 05 2022
The owners of Kalgoorlie's Super Pit say they are only scratching the surface after releasing the first results from a new underground drilling campaign. Read More
Remote search for lost mine workers ends in relief
May 05 2022
An engineering company put out an urgent call for help when two workers failed to arrive after a long drive. Read More
Major mine sat on government panel that chose its own independent monitor
May 05 2022
Confidential documents show representatives from the McArthur River Mine in the Northern Territory had a hand in the appointment of its own key oversight body, as environmentalists question the integrity of the latest glowing report card on the mine's environmental performance. Read More
Barkindji woman tackles Broken Hill housing problem with plan to build 500 eco-friendly homes
April 04 2022
Nara Nation's Narelle Osborne hopes to improve housing supply concerns with a project that could see about 500 eco-friendly homes built in the city. Read More
Wider China COVID-19 lockdown unlikely to impact Australian miners, analysts say
April 04 2022
Australia's highly profitable iron ore sector is expected to ride out market volatility as fears of additional COVID-19 lockdowns in China see a 10 per cent price drop to start the week. Read More
Coal regions 'need to make haste' to diversify as China's demand expected to fall sharply and soon
April 04 2022
Energy economists are warning coalmining regions to make urgent changes to diversify as China both reduces consumption and opens massive mines of its own. Read More
