Mining headlines and trends

4+ hour, 47+ min ago   (295+ words) September 14, 2026 - 5.06am Hundreds of workers will lose their jobs due to a decision to permanently shut down the blast furnace at South Australia’s Whyalla steelworks. The key piece of infrastructure, which helps convert iron ore into steel, has been deemed beyond…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (224+ words) The Ministry of Energy has prepared a draft law to permit the unencumbered transfer of above-ground assets of coal and uranium mines undergoing liquidation, from state to communal ownership. This document is scheduled for submission to the government for consideration…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (463+ words) Deccan Gold Mines has marked a key overseas mining milestone with the inauguration of the gold processing plant at its Altyn Tor Gold Project in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov inaugurated the plant through an online ceremony on September 12, 2026. The…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (840+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 Green technologies, intelligent equipment and smart mining solutions showcased at the 2026 China Mining Conference and Exhibition are highlighting China's growing role in the global mining industry's shift toward greener and more sustainable practices. The conference and exhibition, held…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (19+ words) Automattic says Mullenweg is back as "chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board."...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1626+ words) Mining Laws and Regulations 2027 covers political developments, mechanics of acquisitions of rights, foreign ownership, and more – in 11 jurisdictions. 1.1 What regulates mining law? Indonesia’s mining sector is primarily governed by Law No. 4 of 2009 on Mineral and Coal Mining, as amended by…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (523+ words) MUSCAT: The Ministry of Energy and Minerals signed two agreements in Muscat on September 10 to develop two mining concession areas covering a combined 1,687 square kilometres, with exploration investments estimated at around RO 6 million ($15.4 million). The first agreement covers Concession Area…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (308+ words) Hancock Iron Ore needed to improve reliability across mining operations where rail disruptions, inspection volume, and delayed defect insights could affect output, cost, safety, and maintenance planning. Hancock Iron Ore built a repeatable AI-assisted operating model using Azure AI, Microsoft…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (499+ words) Utah Business USDA guarantees $25M loan to grow Milford Mining in Utah A federal loan guarantee will help the Beaver County copper producer double output and add about 100 jobs by 2027, extending a rapid turnaround since its 2024 restart. The U.S. Department of Agriculture…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (14+ words) thepost.co.nz...