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Advisor told NT minister reducing McArthur River Mine security bond could be 'inappropriate', court documents show

The documents show NT Mining and Industry Minister Nicole Manison slashed the environmental security bond at one of the world's largest lead and zinc mines despite formal advice that doing so could be "premature and inappropriate".

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Tesla Is Looking Into Buying A Lithium Miner: Report

Tesla is reportedly considering buying a Brazilian lithium mining company that would aid its battery-producing efforts.

InsideEVs

European colonialism called out by UN

As climate change alters Inuit life, experts call governments to consult with Indigenous communities before mining

Salon

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BHP urged to support coal communities as they exit

BHP's decision to sell two Queensland coal mines has riled unions and renewed calls from the resource industry for a review of the state's royalty rates.

AAP

BHP announces sale of Daunia and Blackwater coal mines, citing royalty hike frustration

Mining giant BHP announces its intention to sell two central Queensland mines, one of which has been operating for 50 years.

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BHP first-half profit slides amid global headwinds

Mining giant BHP has posted a drop in first-half profit, earnings and dividend on lower iron ore prices and inflationary pressures.

AAP

Indian government opposes Vedanta move to sell zinc assets

NEW DELHI: In a setback to billionaire Anil Agarwal's mining group, the government has opposed Vedanta Ltd's proposal to sell its international zinc business to Hindustan Zinc Ltd for $2.98 billion over concerns of valuation.

The Times of India

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How Clive Palmer and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas sent thousands of refugees to regional Australia

"Wheeling and dealing" between then-immigration minister Scott Morrison and the mining magnate back in 2014 changed the face of regional Australia and the lives of those seeking a safe place to call home.

ABC News

Sustainable aluminium demand stacked in Tiwai Point's favour

Multinational mining, refining and smelting company Rio Tinto will use its Bluff smelter to supply a big Japanese motorbike maker that wants lower emissions aluminium, writes Andrew Bevin.

Newsroom.co.nz

Mine vows to make good on promise to surrender lease

Yancoal says it remains committed to handing back an infrastructure mining lease for the South East Open Cut project at Camberwell.

Newcastle Herald

Deaths of Queensland miners highlight gaps in industry safety measures

Two miners who died this week will be added to a list of over 1,500 lives claimed by the state's mining industry. Despite significant resources invested in mining safety, why are these tragedies still happening? Experts explain.

ABC News

Michael Duff's inspirational coal mining trip rousing Barnsley's promotion charge

Michael Duff was the first player to start in the Hellenic League and play in all eight tiers in ascending order before reaching the Premier League - now he's manager at League One Barnsley

Daily Mirror

China Green Bulletin: New Ford-CATL Battery Plant, Green Energy Capacity Trumps Coal

Chinese firms search the world for mining assets, Beijing promotes EVs in rural areas

Caixin Global

Dispute about McArthur River Mine’s environmental security bond reaches the Northern Territory Supreme Court

The minister's decision-making with respect to the McArthur River Mine is currently being challenged in court by environmentalists and traditional owners in a case described as nationally significant.

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Bitter brawl between billionaires Andrew Forrest and Kerry Stokes boils over, with communications minister asked to intervene

A bitter scrap between two of Australia's richest men spills over, after mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest accused fellow WA billionaire Kerry Stokes of abusing his media power to pursue his commercial mining interests.

The New Daily

‘Dug up their mates’: More details from horror mine accident

Heart-wrenching details have emerged about mine workers' efforts to save the lives of two men who plunged 125 metres underground

Salon

Can Congress fix an 1872 mining law?

Federal rules for mining haven't been updated since Ulysses S. Grant was president

Reuters

Peru protests jolt mine activity with Las Bambas, Antapaccay hit hardest

Peru's top copper mines are starting to see activity hit harder by protests and blockades in the country's southern Andes, power data reviewed by Reuters shows, with Chinese-owned Las Bambas and Glencore PLC's Antapaccay currently worst affected.

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Exclusive-Brazil plans legislation to crack down on laundering of illegal gold

Brazil's government is taking a fresh tack in its effort to crack down on illegal gold mining in the Amazon, preparing legislation that would require electronic tax receipts for the buying and selling of the precious metal, four sources with knowledge of the plans said.

Reuters

Australian zinc mine rescue team finds vehicle of missing workers

Australian mining services provider Perenti Ltd said on Thursday that a rescue team had located the vehicle used by two company employees, who went missing after falling down a hole at MMG Ltd's zinc mine in Queensland state.

The Independent UK

PolyMet mine in Minnesota becomes NewRange Copper Nickel

PolyMet Mining and Teck Resources have finalized a joint venture to complete the copper-nickel mine that PolyMet has been developing in northeastern Minnesota

The Guardian - UK

Glencore shareholders to receive almost £6bn after record profits

Mining and commodities firm’s pre-tax profit climbed 60% to £28.2bn last year, up £10.6bn on 2021

Los Angeles Times

The horrors behind the mining industry that powers your life

"Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives" by Siddharth Kara; St. Martin’s (288 pages, $30)

ABC News

Fortescue founder claims signing Yindjibarndi royalty agreement risks creating 'alcohol disasters'

Fortescue Metals executive chairman Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest defends the failure to sign a mining compensation agreement with Yindjibarndi traditional owners in WA's north.

AAP

Perrottet government to outlaw offshore gas drilling

The NSW government will block plans to drill gas off the NSW coast and says the Albanese government must ban offshore drilling in all Commonwealth waters.

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