Rio Tinto rolls out ‘world’s biggest robot’ in Pilbara

The A$1.37 billion ($940m) autonomous train fleet will transport iron ore from 16 mines to ports in Dampier and Cape Lambert.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2019 | 9:50 am

Non-disclosure of dam safety risks could prompt big investors to pull out

Investors with a combined $12.5 trillion in assets could review their stakes in resource companies that use storage dams if they do not release information to assess safety risks.

Reuters | June 17, 2019 | 9:42 am

Newmont Goldcorp resumes operations at Peñasquito gold mine in Mexico

The seven-week stoppage cost the company and Mexico millions daily.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2019 | 9:39 am

Gold rally narrows Acacia, Barrick offer gap ahead of deadline

Barrick must either firm up its proposal to acquire the 36.1% of Acacia it does not own by June 18, or walk away for at least six months under British takeover law.

Reuters | June 17, 2019 | 9:17 am

Ivanhoe to produce first copper concentrate from giant DRC mine in a year

The Canadian miner is moving full-speed with construction of its Kakula — the stage one, six-million-tonne-per-annum (6 Mtpa) operation — that is part of the vast Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2019 | 9:08 am

Myths and reality: Adani’s Australian coal mine torches rationality

Adani Enterprises' Carmichael coal mine in Australia is assuming mythical status way out of proportion to its actual significance, even before meaningful construction starts on the controversial project.

Reuters | June 16, 2019 | 10:17 pm

Australian rare earth miners push development deals to counter China grip

The country accounts for more than half of the new projects in the global pipeline.

Reuters | June 16, 2019 | 7:26 pm

One trapped miner in Chile rescued, one dead, one remains missing

Chilean authorities found alive one of three Bolivian miners trapped beneath the rubble at a small copper mine early on Saturday, while another was found dead.

Reuters | June 16, 2019 | 9:06 am