Mining insights

Court decision, Gold, M&A, Newcrest, Newmont, News

Federal Court approves Newmont acquisition

Newmont’s $26.2 billion acquisition of Newcrest has become legally effective under Australian law, following the lodgement of orders from the Federal Court of Australia with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 19, 2023, 2:39 pmOctober 20, 2023

BHP, Community, Funding, News

BHP and Lifeline team up for mental health

BHP has donated $200,000 to Lifeline WA, a mental health service that provides 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 19, 2023, 2:38 pmOctober 20, 2023

After 60 years of copper mining in Queensland’s Gulf Country, Glencore’s Mount Isa mine is set to close in 2025.

Closure, Copper, Glencore, News, Redundancies

Why is Glencore closing Mount Isa copper?

After 60 years of copper mining in Queensland’s Gulf Country, Glencore’s Mount Isa mine is set to close in 2025. But what prompted this decision? Read More

Alexandra EastwoodOctober 19, 2023, 9:00 amOctober 19, 2023

Funding, Government announcements, Lithium, News, Nickel, Rare earths, Recruitment

$6 million to fund WA battery mineral exploration

The Western Australian Government has announced the successful applicants for round 28 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme’s (EIS) co-funded drilling program. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 19, 2023, 8:42 amOctober 19, 2023

Gold, News, Quarterly and half yearly results

Quarterly and exploration success for Evolution

Evolution has had a bumper week, releasing details from its third quarter report and exploration at its Mungari and Cowal deposits in Western Australia and New South Wales. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodOctober 19, 2023, 8:34 amOctober 19, 2023

Copper, Discovery, IGO, News, Nickel, Quarterly and half yearly results

IGO uncovers new nickel-copper target

Boadicea Resources, along with exploration partner IGO, has detailed a recent exploration program it carried out at the Fraser Range area in Western Australia. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 19, 2023, 7:51 amOctober 19, 2023

Financial reports, Gold, Leadership changes, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Recruitment, Red 5

Red 5 shines in September quarter

Red 5 has released its September 2023 quarterly report, where it celebrated its 55,009-ounce gold production from the King of the Hills (KOTH) project. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 19, 2023, 7:51 amOctober 19, 2023

BHP, Coal, M&A, News, Takeover bids, Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven to acquire key BHP coal mines

BHP has officially sold its Daunia and Blackwater metallurgical coal mines to Whitehaven Coal for up to $US4.1 billion ($6.4 billion). Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 19, 2023, 7:50 amOctober 19, 2023

Community, News

WA scholarships to support mining mental health

The Western Australian Government has announced a suite of PhD scholarships aimed at supporting mental health in the mining industry. Read More

Kelsie HarfordOctober 18, 2023, 2:29 pmOctober 19, 2023

BHP, Copper, News, Quarterly and half yearly results

Copper a winner for BHP

BHP has reported an 11 per cent increase in copper production in the third quarter of 2023. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodOctober 18, 2023, 8:33 amOctober 18, 2023

ESG targets, Fortescue, Hydrogen, Iron ore, News, Sustainability, Technology

Fortescue on track to decarbonise operations

Newly elected Fortescue non-executive director Larry Marshall said the major miner is on track to achieving its decarbonisation goals. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 18, 2023, 8:00 amOctober 18, 2023

Closure, Copper, Glencore, News

Glencore to close Mount Isa copper

Glencore has announced plans to close its Mount Isa copper operations in Queensland by the end of 2025, but said it will keep its other metal assets open. Read More

Kelsie HarfordOctober 18, 2023, 7:39 amOctober 19, 2023

ESG targets, Funding, Government announcements, News, Recruitment

$30 billion to boost Australian skills

The Federal Government has announced a new agreement with multiple states that aims to unlock billions of dollars to build Australia’s skills and prosperity. Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 18, 2023, 7:36 amOctober 18, 2023

De Grey Mining, Gold, News, Project approval, Sustainability

Hemi progresses environmental approval

The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will progress De Grey’s Hemi gold project. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodOctober 18, 2023, 7:23 amOctober 18, 2023

Cadia Hill, Copper, Gold, Newcrest, News, Quarterly and half yearly results

Newcrest’s golden update

Newcrest has released its September quarterly report, announcing the safe completion of planned maintenance across its operations. Read More

Kelsie HarfordOctober 18, 2023, 7:10 amOctober 18, 2023

Community, Diversity, ESG targets, Mineral Resources, News, Sustainability

MinRes delivers on sustainability

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has detailed its sustainability efforts and performance during the 2022-23 financial year (FY23). Read More

Olivia ThomsonOctober 18, 2023, 6:58 amOctober 18, 2023

Iron ore, News, Quarterly and half yearly results, Rio Tinto

Strong quarter for Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto has released its 2023 third quarter production results across its global operations. Read More

Kelsie HarfordOctober 17, 2023, 8:16 amOctober 17, 2023

Sustainability

The role of ground engineering

Australia’s mineral and energy resources are a major contributor to the nation’s economy. They make modern life possible and are essential to our renewable energy transition. Read More

Alexandra EastwoodOctober 17, 2023, 7:57 amOctober 17, 2023