Ravensthorpe nickel mine in Western Australia remains closed after a chemical spill last month.
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Fracking guidelines updated in WA
The WA Environmental Protection Agency has updated the requirements for proposals from companies wishing to use hydraulic fracturing.
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Chile’s mines set hot pace on renewables — Australia take note
Despite the falling cost of energy, new leaps forward in sustainability for miners are still being made.
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Paladin denies uranium pollution claims
Paladin Energy has denied claims it released toxic water from its Kayelekera uranium mine into a local river system in Malawi.
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Watpac wins Sirius nickel project contract
Watpac has won the contract to build the tailings storage facility at Sirius Resources' Nova nickel project.
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UQ launches new responsible mining course
The University of Queensland has launched a new Responsible Resource Development program to aid the growth of sustainable mining.
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GVK says it will look to finance Alpha coal mine when time is right
GVK Hancock said it is focused on finalising approvals for its Alpha coal project in the Galilee Basin before looking to finance the $10 billion project.
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Former Wallabies captain charged after Maules Creek mine protest
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock will face court next month after chaining himself to a digger at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine.
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EPA refuses to assess new iron ore mine in WA
WA’s Environmental Protection Agency has refused to assess a new iron ore mine proposed for the Helena-Aurora Range.
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Mineral sands miner cleared land without approval
Development of a mineral sands mine in Central Queensland resulted in complaints of land and vegetation clearing without planning approval.
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Government to “throw the book” at mine protestors
NSW Premier Mike Baird said new legislation will work to crackdown on activists who enter mine sites illegally.
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Why mining companies might be the Arctic’s best hope
As the Arctic region becomes more of an investment focus, can miners play a role in ensuring responsible industrial activity in the region?
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A new vision for mining’s future [infographic]
Visual Capitalist has creased a new infographic outlining how the mining industry needs to change, and the steps it is taking to evolve.
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From divestments to protests, social licence is the key
The growing importance of miners' social licence to operate, especially in the wake of the ANU divestments, is being examined.
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Australian Mining Prospect Awards Winner: Excellence in Environmental Management
Environmental fluid systems has won the Excellence in Environmental Management award for its innovative cleaning system.
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Mining for meaning in protests [blog]
I Think Mining's Jack Caldwell discusses motivation behind protests, and gives a different view on an issue that also affects Australia.
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Activists lock themselves to conveyors at Narrabri coal mine
Leard Forest Alliance activists have locked themselves to Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri mine’s overland conveyors, in the second day of protests.
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Antarctic mining ban to be indefinite
A symposium on polar law has heard that mining will indefinitely be banned in the Antarctic region.
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WA DMP recognised as one of world’s best resources regulators
An international mining and energy law expert has dubbed the WA DMP as one of the top three regulatory organisations in the world.
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Why isn’t Australia signing up to mining revenue transparency?
Is it time that Australia joined the EITI coalition, or is it not necessary?
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