What does the aborted Williams Bay exploration mean for Australian mining?
United Funds’ sudden application for and withdrawal from exploration permits in Western Australia has shone a spotlight on permitting law.
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WWF director calls deep-sea mining proposals “terrifying”
The WWF director has criticised the idea of deep-sea mining as a UN body works to establish regulations for the…
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Beyond China: potential trading partners for Australian minerals
As Australian-Chinese trade relations cool, Australia will need to look further afield for destinations for its mineral exports.
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Promise and problems at the Donlin Gold mine
Barrick and Novagold’s Donlin Gold mine could produce over a million ounces of gold a year, if it can get…
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A diplomatic incident: inside the US lawsuit against Vale over Brumadinho
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a lawsuit against Vale. Could this set a precedent for the international…
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“An opportunity for Australia”: inside Geoscience Australia’s latest AIMR report
We investigate Geoscience Australia's latest report into Australian mining, to see how well the sector can respond to challenges domestic…
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No sacrifices: inside nickel mining in the Philippines
The Philippines could become a significant player in the global nickel industry after a moratorium on new mining was lifted…
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The past, present, and future of the Queensland Resource Council
Rio Tinto has announced plans to leave the influential Queensland Resource Council. We look into the council's history.
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