Australia is making a bold $4.5bn push to challenge China's stranglehold on critical minerals and rare earths, with new processing plants and strategic US partnerships reshaping global supply chains.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting criticism over Australia's critical minerals strategy, with experts warning the nation risks becoming a 'quarry with a flag' rather than securing genuine economic sovereignty.
A clever new quiz challenges Australians to distinguish genuine critical minerals from fantasy creations. Test your knowledge of the resources powering the green revolution versus Middle-earth mythology.
An in-depth analysis reveals why Australia's landmark critical minerals agreement with the Trump administration could become a massive financial burden for Australian taxpayers, with experts warning of overstated benefits and hidden risks.
Exclusive insight into the gripping corporate power struggle that mirrors HBO's Succession, featuring family betrayal and high-stakes tech empire warfare.
Heartfelt tributes pour in for 26-year-old fly-in fly-out worker Serena Downey, whose sudden death has left family, friends and colleagues devastated.
Stunning photographic essay reveals the harsh reality of workers harvesting seabird droppings from treacherous Pacific islands for global agriculture.
Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.
Workers at Yorkshire's National Coal Mining Museum walk out over 'insulting' pay offer as Unison union condemns management's refusal to negotiate fair wages.
New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.
An obscure legal provision is enabling private companies to establish unprecedented property rights in space, raising alarm among experts about the future of cosmic exploration.
Mining giant Adani denies explosive allegations it sold coal below market value, potentially costing Queensland hundreds of millions in lost royalties amid growing scrutiny of resource sector practices.
Eric Trump faces intense scrutiny over a cryptocurrency partnership with Chinese mining giant Bitmain, raising national security concerns and political backlash.
In the dark depths of Cornwall's abandoned mines, a remarkable community of men discovers unexpected healing and camaraderie, forging bonds that mend broken spirits.
As Australia pours billions into failing mining and steel operations, experts warn the nation lacks a coherent industrial strategy. Discover why short-term fixes are undermining long-term prosperity.
Against all odds, dozens of miners endured 69 days of unimaginable hell deep within a collapsed Chilean gold mine, surviving in complete darkness before their dramatic rescue.
Discover how a remote Australian mining community is paying staggering six-figure salaries to attract essential workers, creating unprecedented opportunities in one of the world's most isolated regions.
Shocking report reveals mercury contamination devastating Amazon rainforest and indigenous communities, with Catholic Church demanding urgent government action.
Former President Donald Trump quietly approved controversial mining permits in Alaska's pristine wilderness during his final days in office, creating a major environmental dilemma for the Biden administration.
London's FTSE 100 experienced significant losses after shock GDP data revealed the UK economy contracted in October, with retail and mining stocks leading the decline.
New research reveals that planned mining expansions in Western Australia will destroy crucial feeding habitats, leaving the endangered Baudin black cockatoo with no path to survival without immediate government intervention.
Exclusive analysis reveals how China's reported ban on BHP iron ore could cripple Australia's economy and reshape global trade dynamics. Discover the far-reaching implications.
The heartbreaking discovery of 29-year-old FIFO worker Courtney Jane's body in remote Western Australia has left the mining community in mourning as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her tragic death.
A groundbreaking report exposes how complex corporate structures are masking the real beneficiaries of Australia's lucrative fossil fuel industry, raising concerns about accountability and transparency.
Controversial new planning laws in New South Wales could allow mines and other major developments to proceed without comprehensive environmental assessments, raising alarm among conservation groups.
Australian mining titan BHP launches stunning £49 billion takeover approach for Anglo American, creating potential global mining powerhouse and reshaping critical minerals landscape amid growing competition with China.
In one of the most remarkable stock market performances of the year, little-known mining company Flynn Gold witnesses near-500% share price explosion, defying market expectations and creating millionaires overnight.
A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.
Previously unseen archives detailing the 1934 Gresford Colliery disaster, one of Britain's worst mining tragedies, are set for public display near the original site in Wrexham, offering a poignant glimpse into the past.
A controversial lead mine proposal in New South Wales' prime wine country has local residents terrified for their children's health and the future of their world-renowned vineyards.