Hauling iron ore across Australia’s outback pays some 400 engineers about $224,000 per year, but the gravy train is coming to an end thanks to robots. International mining giant Rio Tinto Group plans ...

Hard rock mining company Fortescue Williams has adopted electric trains that can generate enough power to never need recharging. The company recently explained that four of its trains can generate ...

Iron ore mining is a dirty industry, not just because of the extraction and processing of material, but due to the transportation of it as well. Thankfully, steps are being taken to make ore ...

In short: The Mining and Energy Union is concerned about safety culture in the Pilbara after four major train derailments in 12 months. The union says the national regulator be stricter in its ...

The Hecla Mining Company had an excellent showing at this year’s Central Mine Rescue Competition, as the top two teams were both Hecla teams. The team from Greens Creek Mine in Juneau finished second ...