Diggers count losses on battery minerals, gold shines
Mining bosses and investors gathering in an outback city are counting their losses as the decarbonisation and battery minerals bubble bursts.
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Rio Tinto ‘open’ to nuclear energy, profit flatlines
Rio Tinto says it wants to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs but warns decarbonisation has "a long way to go".
Sustainable fuel hopes take off with eyes on emissions
Flights could become more environmentally friendly as Australia and New Zealand explore ways to produce sustainable aviation fuel at home.
‘Destroyed me’: miner wins landmark black lung payout
A coal miner diagnosed with black lung after eight years of working has won hefty compensation for what he says has destroyed his life.
Protests loom as PM set to address Labor faithful
The prime minister will unveil Indigenous land protections when he addresses NSW Labor delegates, with pro-Palestine activists expected to disrupt the event.
PM avoids Palestine, CFMEU at major party conference
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the NSW Labor Conference but didn't touch two key issues causing tension among delegates.
NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state
A NSW minister has led a push for the state's Labor conference to demand the federal government reverse its opposition to recognising Palestinian statehood.
Workers evacuated from central Qld mine after fire
Workers at the underground Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland have been evacuated after a fire, which is under investigation.
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A Trump win could cost Australian exports, report warns
Critical minerals from Australia needed to fuel electric vehicles and renewable energy technology could fall in popularity depending on the US election outcome.
Major coal mine’s future uncertain after fire shutdown
An Australian coal mine faces an uncertain future after an underground fire started when methane gas ignited, prompting authorities to start sealing the site.
Fire casts pall over future of coal mine and workers
Counselling has been offered to workers "traumatised" by an underground fire that has cast uncertainty over the future of a major coal mine.
Workers face uncertain future as mine fire continues
Workers have been told they will continue to be paid for another couple of weeks as authorities battle an underground coal mine fire in central Queensland.
Pay relief for workers after blaze shuts coal mine
Workers will be paid until the end of August and may be redeployed to other sites after an underground coal mine fire erupted at central Queensland.
Work begins to power up northern mineral riches
A power line stretching more than 800km will connect a mineral-rich northern area to the national electricity grid in a "transformative" project for the region.
Legal challenge to NSW mines over barrier reef impact
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is facing a Federal Court challenge over the potential impact on the Great Barrier Reef of extending coal mines in NSW.
‘Scandalous’ fracking approval alarms owners, groups
A gas producer has been granted environmental approval to drill gas wells in the Beetaloo Basin, sparking concern from Indigenous and environmental groups.
Traditional owners welcome protection against mining
After a decades-long fight to prevent mining on their country, traditional owners have welcomed a decision to protect parts of the Kakadu National Park area.
Mining puts enormous koala habitat area at risk: study
Koalas face losing an area of habitat 17,000 times the size of the Gabba if proposed coal mines in central Queensland go ahead, a study says.
Wild weather impacting gold mining production
Operations at Australian gold mining companies have slumped in 2024 due to cyclones across swathes of the nation, according to one company.
Coal super tax to be legislated, ‘protecting’ royalties
Deputy Premier Cameron Dick has ensured future modifications to a Queensland super tax on coal royalties will require legislative changes.
New copper mine for Qld’s ‘energy transformation’
A copper mine in Queensland's north has been granted a lease to begin operations, expanding the life of the site for another 10 years.
‘Massive incentive’ to replace diesel with hydrogen
Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset
After knocking back a BHP takeover bid, Anglo American is set to sell its Australian coal mines and use funds to reset the multinational's balance sheet.
Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies
Fossil fuel subsides are increasing and undermining Australia's climate efforts, a think tank says, but energy producers insist they're paying plenty of tax.
Health practice suspended for miners’ bung lung tests
Coal miners in central Queensland will need to have their lungs retested after an audit found a health practice failed to effectively conduct tests.
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Rio Tinto faces ‘biggest test’ since Juukan Gorge
Rio Tinto is on the hook for water use and what has been described as the biggest test of its reputation since the destruction of ancient Juukan Gorge shelters.
Resistance warrior wins international environment prize
A young First Nations woman has won an international environmental award in recognition of her grassroots advocacy.
BHP’s $60b copper power play rejected by British rival
BHP has had a $60 billion bet on "future-facing commodities" rejected by rival Anglo American, which said the iron ore giant's takeover bid was opportunistic.
Electric utes rolling to Australia, mining sites first
Australian mining companies will have more electric ute options after a local company partnered with Rivian to bring its low-emission vehicles to the country.
Critical minerals loan will help export sector grow: PM
Anthony Albanese says a $400 million loan to the critical minerals sector will help expand exports into nearby southeast Asia.
Aussie mining ‘under assault’ from China: US ambassador
Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has taken aim at China's "unchecked exploitation" of Indonesia and other nations that risks destroying the supply of clean minerals.