BMA announces 750 job cuts linked to Queensland royalties
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) reportedly plans to eliminate 750 jobs across its Queensland operations, citing high coal royalties imposed by…
17 Sep 2025
Indian miner Vedanta to continue coal as primary energy source – report
Indian mining company Vedanta is set to use coal as the primary energy source for its mining operations, despite efforts to increase renewable energy use, reported Reuters. Currently, coal constitutes…
17 Sep 2025
Inner Mongolia halts 15 coal mines over capacity breaches
Inner Mongolia, a major coal-producing region in China, has directed 15 coal mines to cease operations after exceeding their approved output limits, reported Reuters. The decision follows an inspection initiated…
17 Sep 2025
US ‘the epicentre’ of growing anti-ESG movement
An anti-ESG movement that is gaining traction in various regions around the world is rooted in the US and will ultimately impact companies across all industries, according to a new…
17 Sep 2025
US in talks over critical minerals fund to counter Chinese dominance
The US Government is negotiating with Orion Resource Partners to establish a multibillion-dollar fund for overseas mining projects. The Trump administration has prioritised access to critical minerals like copper, cobalt…
17 Sep 2025
Anglo American, Codelco sign deal to unlock $5bn from copper mines in Chile
Anglo American, through its 50.1% owned subsidiary, Anglo American Sur (AAS), has signed a definitive agreement with Codelco to execute a joint mine plan for their neighbouring copper operations, Los Bronces…
16 Sep 2025
Canadian anti-trust regulator to review Anglo American-Teck merger
Competition Bureau Canada has announced plans to review the proposed merger between Anglo American and Teck Resources. The review will focus on potential anti-competitive impacts and involve consultations with suppliers,…