WA lithium miners defiant as gov’t throws lifeline Spodumene producers were surprisingly upbeat on the outlook this week as the Western Australian government stepped in to offer assistance. Kristie Batten | November 27, 2024 | 4:10 am
Beleaguered Ellison faces MinRes shareholders The board of under-siege Mineral Resources faced grilling in Perth over a governance scandal, amid unexpected expressions of support. Kristie Batten | November 21, 2024 | 6:04 am
Forrest’s Wyloo casts doubt over future of rare earths hopeful Rare earths junior Hastings Technology Metals is in a dispute with its financial backer, Wyloo. Kristie Batten | November 18, 2024 | 12:37 pm
Trump will follow the money, and that’s in green energy — Forrest Andrew Forrest reinforced Fortescue’s green ambitions, aiming to "build perhaps Australia's largest single industry." Kristie Batten | November 6, 2024 | 5:13 am
MinRes’ founder Ellison to exit after internal misconduct probe Chris Ellison will leave within 18 months as the board found he used company resources for his personal benefit and evaded taxes. Kristie Batten | November 4, 2024 | 5:03 am
BHP walks back comments about moving on from new Anglo American bid BHP is looking for growth opportunities in the copper sector after failing to take over Anglo American earlier this year. Kristie Batten | October 31, 2024 | 12:14 am
IGO maps out ‘thoughtful’ path for the next decade Australian battery metals miner says lithium, copper and nickel are where it wants to be, despite challenges. Kristie Batten | September 13, 2024 | 5:00 am
Mineral Resources tightens belt after lithium, iron ore prices fall Shares in heavily indebted Australian miner slump, but CEO Chris Ellison isn’t panicking. Kristie Batten | August 29, 2024 | 1:00 pm
Industry warns sovereign risk in Australia is rising BHP the latest to issue warning over Australia’s competitiveness following Regis gold mine rejection. Kristie Batten | August 27, 2024 | 4:34 pm
KCGM — from unloved asset to Northern Star’s crown jewel A former non-core asset of majors Barrick and Newmont, KCGM, also known as the Super Pit, is set to become Australia’s largest gold operation under the ownership of Northern Star Resources. Kristie Batten | August 25, 2024 | 8:22 am
Western Australia gold mining ripe for more (friendly) M&A The small and fragmented WA gold sector remains ripe for consolidation, even after several deals already so far this year. Kristie Batten | August 14, 2024 | 2:42 am
Video: Chinese lithium oversupply comes at a cost, says Patriot Battery Metals CEO Although lithium prices remain low, and recent market volatility has caused confusion, Ken Brinsden sees reasons for optimism. Kristie Batten | August 13, 2024 | 7:15 am
