The NSW Government will update the regulatory framework for small-scale mining titles to deliver a safe and strong opal industry for miners, farmers and the local community.

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Australian Opal Direct has announced its natural Australian opal ring collection featuring rare gemstones from Queensland, ...

White Cliffs Miners’ Association President Troy Karkoe expresses frustration over government red tape resulting from native title claims. The town faces dire challenges due to claims hindering mining ...

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Seward peninsula, in Alaska, about 60 km north of Nome, in the US. The Graphite Creek project is the first in Alaska to be accepted as a ‘covered project’ onto the federal government’s FAST-41 ...

MONROVIA, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Liberia has replaced its mining minister and top mining regulator, the office of President Joseph Boakai announced, as the West African nation and iron ore producer ...

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Copper futures raced to a record high on Wednesday as major mine disruptions and disappointing forecasts from leading producers stoked supply shortage concerns. The London benchmark price of the ...

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