FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 170 | History Defined

US Announces Sweeping New Russia Sanctions 1 Year into War

The US announced a new round of sanctions on Russian firms, banks, manufacturers and people Friday, aiming them at entities that helped Russia evade sanctions earlier in the year-old war against Ukraine. Russia’s metals and mining sector is among those targeted in one of the US Treasury Department's "most significant…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023

Former NSW minister 'betrayed' state for mining venture

NSW was betrayed by then mines minister Ian Macdonald when he granted a coal exploration licence to a company chaired by a former union boss, a prosecutor said.

AAP · Feb 24, 2023

Billionaire stoush over alleged media bias highlights the need for greater media diversity

The recent stoush between mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest and media mogul Kerry Stokes is just the latest flashing neon sign above the parlous state of media diversity in Australia.

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2023

At least six killed in open-pit coalmine collapse in north China

Mining company operating in autonomous region of Inner Mongolia has history of safety violations

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

Mining giant Anglo American takes £1.4bn impairment on North Yorkshire fertiliser project

Long awaited development plans for the project have now been revealed

Birmingham Post · Feb 23, 2023

Search suspended for 50 missing in China mine collapse

State media report the search for at least 50 people missing since an open pit coal mine collapsed in northern China has been suspended following an additional landslide at the gigantic facility

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

At least 2 dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapse

Chinese state media say at least two people have died and more than 50 are missing following a collapse at an open pit mine in the country's northern Inner Mongolia region

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Mount Isa celebrates 100 years of mining history and outback life in north-west Queensland

One of Australia's longest-running mining towns is turning 100. Here's how it grew to be among the largest of its outback cities.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

Peru protesters temporarily lift mining highway blockade, sources say

Peruvian protesters have temporarily lifted blockades of a key mining highway in the country's south, sources told Reuters on Wednesday, a boost for activity at major copper mines that saw activity hit in recent weeks as supplies were choked off.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2023

Rio Tinto's profit, dividend lower amid cost pressures

Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm has expressed confidence about the global economic outlook as the mining giant recorded a fall in earnings.

AAP · Feb 22, 2023