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Accidental export: Aussie green iron tech goes global

Accidental export: Aussie green iron tech goes global

An Australian made machine that can boost the quality of iron ore without using water is ready to be shipped to the US after word of its creation spread.

US came for our rare earths, will be back for more

US came for our rare earths, will be back for more

US came for our rare earths, will be back for more

US came for our rare earths, will be back for more

A former ambassador to the US has touted Australia's mining resource advantages, saying they will attract more capital from the US and UK.

Miners urged to 'just say yes' to Indigenous workers

Miners urged to 'just say yes' to Indigenous workers

Miners urged to 'just say yes' to Indigenous workers

Miners urged to 'just say yes' to Indigenous workers

The head of an Indigenous labour and training hire company has called on Goldfields region mining companies to work with him for his community.

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Rock star Elder hails Gove mining closure as land win

Rock star Elder hails Gove mining closure as land win

The end of mining at Gove is a chance to reclaim Yolŋu land, an Indigenous Elder says, and turn Rio Tinto’s old fuel tanks into a national storage hub.

Fruity film fantasy riles free speech fan Rinehart

Fruity film fantasy riles free speech fan Rinehart

Gina Rinehart has threatened legal action against the national broadcaster after a short film concocted a crude fantasy involving the Hancock Prospecting boss.

Vibe check for outback town as corporate suits descend

Vibe check for outback town as corporate suits descend

Laid-back residents of Australia's gold capital are about to be inundated by business types in suits and RM Williams boots as a mining forum comes to town.

Death toll rises after blast at Pakistan coalmine

Death toll rises after blast at Pakistan coalmine

‌A methane explosion has buried parts of a mining complex and ‌killed at least 34 miners in Pakistan's Balochistan ‌province.

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Andrew Forrest's Fortescue flags major asset writedown

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue flags major asset writedown

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue flags major asset writedown

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue flags major asset writedown

Fortescue will write off $746 million from the value of its Iron Bridge magnetite mine in the Pilbara after reviewing scenarios for the troubled operation.

Indigenous community rejects $150 million mining payout

Indigenous community rejects $150 million mining payout

Indigenous community rejects $150 million mining payout

Indigenous community rejects $150 million mining payout

An Indigenous community has rejected $150 million in compensation from mining giant Fortescue for operating on their land without proper consent.

Dolphins hit $1 million jackpot with Rinehart riches

Dolphins hit $1 million jackpot with Rinehart riches

Dolphins hit $1 million jackpot with Rinehart riches

Dolphins hit $1 million jackpot with Rinehart riches

Australia's swimmers at the Commonwealth Games will cash in on a jackpot of over $1 million through Gina Rinehart's bonuses.

'A new era': miner banks profit on metals for tech age

'A new era': miner banks profit on metals for tech age

'A new era': miner banks profit on metals for tech age

'A new era': miner banks profit on metals for tech age

Rio Tinto, which has major iron ore operations in the WA and is working to boost its presence in copper, has delivered a bullish outlook.

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

A major aluminium smelter, which has a quickly approaching deadline to lock-in a long-term electricity deal, won't be able to rely on green credit help.

'Unimaginable': worker dies in mine truck collision

'Unimaginable': worker dies in mine truck collision

'Unimaginable': worker dies in mine truck collision

'Unimaginable': worker dies in mine truck collision

A worker is dead and another has been badly hurt after a truck collided with a vehicle at a remote mine in what has been described as an "unimaginable" tragedy.

Uranium supply deficit expected to increase prices

Uranium supply deficit expected to increase prices

Uranium supply deficit expected to increase prices

Uranium supply deficit expected to increase prices

With China, India and the United States all building more nuclear reactors, there's a looming deficit in the supply of uranium, according to one Aussie miner.

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Gold miner to give investors a payout for first time

A company that's been operating for almost six decades is about to reward investors who hung around for its journey as it heads towards a significant milestone.

BHP port workers take action in historic Pilbara strike

Port workers have downed tools over a wage dispute with BHP and their union warns more strike action is possible if the mining giant doesn't buckle.

Father of slain childcare worker awarded $1.3m payout

The father of murdered woman Molly Ticehurst has scored a legal victory only a day after being dealt a blow in his quest for justice for his daughter.

Gold miner to enter top three after 'perfect pairing'

Two West Australian gold explorers and producers are teaming up to create one of the nation's biggest gold plays, after an earlier suitor got the boot.

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India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

Australia's newly-inked deal to supply India with uranium has stoked criticism from anti-nuclear proliferation groups and calls to repeal bans on new mines.

Port worker wage stoush set to trigger historic strike

Hundreds of port workers are expected to walk off the job after failed wage negotiations between a mining giant and unions.

Funding boost to protect kids from city's toxic legacy

A record multimillion dollar boost has been announced to tackle an outback city's lead crisis by doubling home cleanups, education and testing.

Australian green hydrogen project gets the green light

A renewable hydrogen plant proposed for the NSW Hunter Valley will go ahead after a multimillion-dollar boost.

'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.

Fortescue boss issues warning after harassment lawsuit

Fortescue boss Andrew Forrest has sent a warning to employees in the wake of a lawsuit alleging widespread sexual harassment at the company's mining camps.

'Gutted': lawsuit over fracking water risks dismissed

Activists have expressed concern about water security after losing an environmental lawsuit seeking to force government approval for a fracking pilot project.

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