Tianqi, IGO produce first Australian lithium hydroxide for batteries The Kwinana plant is expected to reach its initial 24,000 tonne per year capacity by the end of 2022. Reuters | August 22, 2021 | 4:14 pm
Angola mine leak causes ‘unprecedented’ pollution in Congo rivers, researchers say The discolouration of the waterways appears to have been caused by a toxic substance spill at an industrial diamond mine in Angola. Reuters | August 20, 2021 | 1:40 pm
Brazil’s Munduruku tribe haunted by mercury’s deadly threat Brazil's National Mining Agency estimates that wildcat gold miners extract some 30 tonnes of gold annually from the Tapajós river using toxic mercury. Reuters | August 20, 2021 | 7:40 am
Billionaire Forrest picks up 5% in takeover target Western Areas Forrest's move follows a takeover attempt by his Wyloo Metals for Canadian nickel-copper miner Noront Resources Ltd where he's up against BHP. Reuters | August 20, 2021 | 7:32 am
Madagascar mining minister resigns, citing online ‘slander’ Oonline criticism arose from charges of fraud Randrianasolo had faced in 2018 but were subsequently dismissed. Reuters | August 20, 2021 | 6:15 am
Chile court orders BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine to stop pumping from aquifer A ruling in January by Chile's Supreme Court upheld local indigenous communities' complaint. Reuters | August 19, 2021 | 2:15 pm
Factbox: What are Afghanistan’s untapped minerals and resources? A former mines minister of the country once said the natural resources could be worth up to $3 trillion. Reuters | August 19, 2021 | 1:16 pm
Kodiak pauses drilling because of wildfire The company does not expect a material impact on its fully funded drill pogramme at MPD. Reuters | August 19, 2021 | 7:54 am
Gold Fields’ profit doubles, new CEO to look at acquisitions The company expects to end the year with production of 2.3-2.35 million ounces of gold with no change to the production guidance. Reuters | August 19, 2021 | 7:44 am
SQM sees earnings jump on higher lithium prices, demand The company reported second-quarter earnings of $89.8 million compared with $50.8 million in the year-ago period. Reuters | August 19, 2021 | 7:36 am
Taliban’s return clouds long-delayed plans for Afghanistan’s resources Afghanistan's vast mineral wealth has been trumpeted as a path to economic independence for the country but instability has repeatedly hampered past projects. Reuters | August 19, 2021 | 4:47 am
Russell: BHP’s petroleum exit shows oil and gas may follow coal’s path to toxic status It's likely that this deal signals that the era of paying premiums to acquire oil and gas assets is over. Reuters | August 18, 2021 | 10:32 pm