Mining
Chasing copper: Rio Tinto says steel production in China at saturation point
The mining giant says growth in iron ore demand will come from India and other countries in Asia.
- by Simon Johanson
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Australia’s iron ore miners can weather China slump, Rio Tinto says
Rio Tinto’s Jakob Stausholm insists Australia’s iron ore sector is in a strong position to ride out any deeper price falls amid worries about China’s economy.
- by Nick Toscano
Water tank testing reveals heavy metal levels in residents’ drinking supply
Water testing has been completed for more than 85 properties in the Cadia Valley following concerns from residents that mine pollution was affecting their health.
- by Laura Chung
BHP says Australia faces ‘stiff competition’ as green rush drives next mining boom
Top miner BHP says Australia must work harder to compete for the billions of dollars of investment needed to become a dominant critical mineral supplier.
- by Nick Toscano
Desperate rescue bid launched for trapped miners in Indonesia
The workers were as far as 60 metres underground in an illegal gold mine in Central Java when water from a nearby river suddenly flowed into mine shafts.
- by Chris Barrett and Karuni Rompies
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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto refineries take $1.2b hit as new pollution caps bite
Mining giant Rio Tinto has reported a 33 per cent slump in first-half profit as China’s faltering recovery drags on demand for Western Australian iron ore.
- by Nick Toscano and Peter Milne
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Mining inquiry to examine pollution impacts on health
The investigation was announced on Tuesday following complaints that pollution from one of Australia’s largest gold mines was contaminating nearby residents.
- by Laura Chung
Pilbara Minerals chases lithium sweet spot after ‘cracking year’
Pilbara Minerals shares jumped 5.2 per cent after the lithium producer finished its financial year with production of a vital battery ingredient surging by 64 per cent.
- by Peter Milne
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Gina Rinehart
Bombshell letter from Lang shows Gina Rinehart knew she should share, court told
In a letter to his daughter Gina Rinehart, Lang Hancock outlined the division of assets and stipulated his company Hancock Prospecting was to retain East Angelas, now known as Hope Downs 4, 5, and 6, jointly for the partnership.
- by Jesinta Burton
Newcrest slows mining at NSW flagship site amid dust pollution warnings
The Environmental Protection Authority determined the giant Cadia mine near Orange was releasing an unacceptable level of dust from its main vent.
- by Nick Toscano
South32 price slumps after slashing $1.9b from value of US mine
South32 has slashed the value of a key mine it is developing in the United States by $US1.3 billion after the project was hit by a blowout in construction costs and delays.
- by Peter Milne