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Coal mine expansions 'real concern' under proposed laws

Coal mine expansions 'real concern' under proposed laws

Local communities will bear the brunt of climate harms caused by new coal mine expansions if tougher approvals are not introduced, a legal expert says.

Golden eye on northern island after spot price surge

Golden eye on northern island after spot price surge

Golden eye on northern island after spot price surge

Golden eye on northern island after spot price surge

An explorer revisits prospects of mining gold on a northern island with the surging spot price making the settler-era site a "compelling opportunity".

Mining boss skewers Trump over moves against renewables

Mining boss skewers Trump over moves against renewables

Mining boss skewers Trump over moves against renewables

Mining boss skewers Trump over moves against renewables

Renewable energy is taking over from oil, coal and gas, an Australian mining magnate has told shareholders, and efforts to hold back the trend are misguided.

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Trump deal a blueprint for Aussie minerals sales boost

Trump deal a blueprint for Aussie minerals sales boost

The work put into a critical minerals deal with the US makes it easier for Australia to sell more resources to other countries in need, the prime minister says.

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protesters have disrupted a meeting held by one of Australia's largest coal mining companies but bigger challenges could come from global price fluctuations.

'We need energy': leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

'We need energy': leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

The fate of 1000 workers hangs in the balance as leaders debate the best way to save Australia's biggest aluminium smelter from closure.

'Farewell old friend': Irishman killed in mine disaster

'Farewell old friend': Irishman killed in mine disaster

A close-knit outback town is in mourning as experts begin their investigations into the cause of an underground mining explosion that killed two people.

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'Catastrophic' mine explosion highlights safety issues

'Catastrophic' mine explosion highlights safety issues

'Catastrophic' mine explosion highlights safety issues

'Catastrophic' mine explosion highlights safety issues

The deaths of two people in a mine explosion has rocked a close-knit town, bringing safety concerns to light as unions call for a thorough investigation.

Largest smelter could close in 'national interest' blow

Largest smelter could close in 'national interest' blow

Largest smelter could close in 'national interest' blow

Largest smelter could close in 'national interest' blow

Rising energy costs could force Australia's largest aluminium smelter to shut, but leaders have promised to do everything possible to keep it going.

Old batteries could deliver critical mineral shortcuts

Old batteries could deliver critical mineral shortcuts

Old batteries could deliver critical mineral shortcuts

Old batteries could deliver critical mineral shortcuts

Recycling big batteries, solar panels and wind turbines at the end of their lives could create a lucrative export industry if Australia gets its rules right.

Mining giant flags more jobs at risk due to coal taxes

Mining giant flags more jobs at risk due to coal taxes

Mining giant flags more jobs at risk due to coal taxes

Mining giant flags more jobs at risk due to coal taxes

One of the world's biggest mining companies has hit out against Commonwealth and state taxes, arguing they must be competitive enough to attract investment.

Top four iron ore miner happy with early-year shipments

Top four iron ore miner happy with early-year shipments

Top four iron ore miner happy with early-year shipments

Top four iron ore miner happy with early-year shipments

Fortescue has had a strong start to the financial year after shipping almost 50 million tonnes of iron ore in the first quarter.

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

Winning the strategic contest in the Pacific requires Canberra to sharpen its focus and broaden its circle of friends, a foreign policy expert says.

Miners delight in rare earths funding in US-Aust pact

Miners delight in rare earths funding in US-Aust pact

Miners delight in rare earths funding in US-Aust pact

Miners delight in rare earths funding in US-Aust pact

Australia will step up gallium, neodymium and praseodymium production and send it to the US after an investment and security pact hailed by the mining sector.

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US asks Australia for help on critical minerals supply

Australia is being called upon to join the United States in the global fight against China for critical minerals dominance.

Australian shares eye record as banks and miners rally

Australia's share market is within striking distance of its highest close after its best day in two weeks, as investors look past US-China trade jitters.

Australian shares edge up as miners forge path forward

The Australian share market has closed higher after a choppy session as miners and energy stocks helped dig the broader bourse out of trouble.

Hands out for handouts: bailouts loom for more smelters

More taxpayer bailouts could be on the horizon for ailing facilities after a $600 million lifeline to one mining giant.

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'Back them': PM's blunt message after smelter bailout

Mining giant Glencore has been urged to invest in a struggling community after a $600 million taxpayer-funded bailout to secure hundreds of jobs at a smelter.

BHP cops $5b value hit on talk of China trade blockade

Reports China is halting iron ore shipments from BHP have weighed on the world's biggest miner, but experts say any stoush over prices should be short-lived.

China to halt BHP iron ore cargoes during price talks

China’s state-run iron ore buyer has told the country's steelmakers and traders to temporarily halt purchases of all new BHP cargoes.

Clive takes legal stoush with government to Switzerland

Clive Palmer plans to fight an international tribunal's ruling he pay more than $13 million to the Commonwealth after it dismissed his "foreign investor" claim.

Clive Palmer 'not a foreign investor', must pay $13m

Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer has been ordered to pay more than $13 million after an international tribunal dismissed claims he was a foreign investor.

Conservationists outraged at coal-fired future

The extended shelf life of coal-fired power has enraged conservation groups, with one state declaring it will be in use for decades.

'Call to arms': peak body joins coal royalties fight

A resources sector peak body has issued a "call to arms" urging businesses to join the fight against a state government's controversial coal royalties scheme.

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