WA government bans future uranium mine leases, excludes four existing projects

AusBN - The Western Australian government has imposed a ban on future uranium mining leases but says it will not stop four projects with existing approvals from previous governments. 

CIMIC group awarded $2.8b Sydney Harbour tunnel contract

AusBN- International construction giant CIMIC Group will soon begin work on a tunnel rail crossing under Sydney Harbour after being awarded the $2.8 billion contract by NSW government.

Rio Tinto recommences exploration in Mongolia looking for next Oyu Tolgoi

AusBN - Rio Tinto (ASX/LSX:RIO) has begun a new exploration programme in Mongolia’s Gobi desert in search of the next Oyu Tolgoi after a five year break. 

Rio Tinto reconfirms Yancoal as preferred buyer for Hunter Valley coal assets

AusBN - The Rio Tinto board has reconfirmed its recommendation to accept Yancoal’s US$2.45 billion bid for its Hunter Valley coal mining division Coal & Allied, after Glencore made a counter offer.