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Rio Tinto train

Mining giant achieves fifth fatality free year

A major mineral company managed to increase production without killing any workers. Rio Tinto confirmed its Pilbara operations lifted iron ore production 2 per cent to 331.5 million tonnes (Mt) in...

Savannah mine

Multiple mines suspended due to commodity downturn

Falling resources prices prompted employers to pause production at multiple locations. Voluntary administrators indefinitely suspended operations at Panoramic Resources’ Savannah Nickel Project...

Boggabri coal mine

New coal expansion project approved

Authorities have given the nod for a major mining extension to proceed. The New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment recently recommended Idemitsu Australia’s Boggabri Coal Mine...

Caterpillar ET3752 electric underground truck

Mining giant unveils first electric underground truck

A resources multinational revealed plans to transition away from fossil fuels towards emerging technology. Newmont Corporation recently test-drove its first battery electric underground truck. The...