The Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Minerals Development has announced Rio Tinto will be a founding partner, adding to the company’s global indigenous-engaged programs.

BHP’s next chief executive Mike Henry has placed technology front and centre in his first speech as CEO to-be.

Evolution Mining chairman Jake Klein has switched focus to turning around the performance of the company’s latest acquisition, the Red Lake gold complex in Canada.

Kalium Lakes has steered away from its traditional potash focus and taken on a new approach by signing a term sheet with emerging magnesium producer EcoMag.

Strata Worldwide has released the MC2, its second generation StrataConnect underground miner communicator device.

Hastings Deering’s igloo hangars, which date back to World War II, are about to be showcased on ABC National’s Blueprint for Living program, celebrating their continual use.

Roy Hill is set to launch construction of a processing plant that will help boost shipping of iron ore from the Pilbara site to 60 million tonnes a year once operational.

Bryah Resources has revealed optimism for its multi-commodity approach after announcing high-grade findings at the Gabanintha project in Western Australia this month.

Gates’ high-quality Predator v-belts by have unrivalled high-load carrying capabilities, making them extremely effective for uses in mining operations.

Westgold Resources is set to acquire an interest in the Peak Hill joint venture from Fe subsidiary Jackson Minerals.

Gina Rinehart has praised Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s plan to cut green tape for mining projects.

Gold Exploration Victoria, owned by Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting, is set to become Catalyst Metals’ top shareholder after investing $7.875 million in the company.

Fitzroy Australia Resources has confirmed a tragic incident involving a mineworker at its Carborough Downs mine in central Queensland.

Rio Tinto will sustain the production capacity of its Pilbara iron ore business in Western Australia after approving a $US749 million ($1 billion) investment in the Greater Tom Price operations.

Dacian Gold has revealed results from the recently discovered high-grade Phoenix Ridge deposit, located less than 500 metres north of the Westralia gold mine near Laverton in Western Australia.

Fitch Solutions’ demand trends for EV battery metals over the coming years have revealed that China will remain the key driver of direct metals demand.

Panoramic Resources has reduced its 2020 production guidance at the Savannah nickel project in Western Australia amid the takeover tussle with Independence Group (IGO).

Metals X has decided to immediately suspend mining activities at its Nifty copper mine in Western Australia following an operational review, leaving almost 300 people jobless.

BHP is set to become SolGold’s largest shareholder as it enters a share subscription agreement to invest a further $US22 million ($32.5 million) in the Brisbane-based company.

Kirkland Lake Gold is set to acquire Canada’s Detour Gold in a deal worth around $C4.9 billion ($5.4 billion).