Mining in the media - credible sources for the latest news
Mining gets big coverage across employment booms, commodity busts, safety incidents, economic impact, decarbonisation, government deals, and “day-in-the-life” reels. Popular media can inspire, inform, and mislead - sometimes, all in the one post.
The media loves a good old controversy, and the mining industry is full of them! From the age-old conversation around impacts on the environment, to recent AI-driven job cuts and increasing automation, mining stories always feature plenty online and in the papers. Fear mongering and drama tend to push more engagement, but try not to let it steal your focus from the amazing community initiatives and individual achievements that don’t get as much coverage.
💻 Finding reliable information online
Make sure you’re getting your news from official sources, or backing it up with company websites, ASX releases, regulators, and industry associations. Some articles can stand the test of time, whereas others can outdate faster than it takes for a crib break to end. Separate fact (what happened) from commentary (what it means), and be cautious around personal interpretation - consider the source and motive. Even industry-specific websites, journalists and experts can sometimes be biased.
Websites we use for latest industry news:
💎 Mining.com.au
💎 Australian Mining
💎 Mining News Network
💎 The Australian Mining Review
💎 Mining Dot Com
💎 ABC News
💎 Australian Financial Review
💎 Reuters
As with all things, the goal should be to consume critically, contribute responsibly, and use media to your advantage where possible.
