Fortescue CEO Fiona Hick’s sudden departure raises eyebrows The exit of Fiona Hick, who held the post for less than six months, has been both "friendly and mutual", according to FMG. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 28, 2023 | 4:01 am
Fortescue adds ex-CSIRO chief Larry Marshall to board The move comes as Fortescue attempts to reorient itself toward green energy and decarbonizing its mining operations. Bloomberg News | August 27, 2023 | 12:22 pm
Two workers killed at Anglo American’s Los Bronces mine in Chile An accident still under investigation caused the death of two workers at Anglo American’s Los Bronces mine in Chile’s Metropolitan Region. Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 12:08 pm
Mining boom across the tropics degrading river systems Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries. Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 10:23 am
India’s Modi urges nations with critical minerals to see custodianship as ‘global responsibility’ Narendra Modi said there is a risk of a "new model of colonialism" if nations with critical minerals do not regard custodianship as a "global responsibility." Reuters | August 27, 2023 | 9:49 am
How cracked cathodes help reduce Li-ion batteries’ charging time New research shows that cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce battery charge time. Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 6:31 am
Four killed in Vietnam coal mine collapse Four people have been killed in a collapse in a coal mine in Vietnam's mining centre of Quang Ninh. Reuters | August 26, 2023 | 9:39 pm
Indian steel tycoon Jindal seeks tariff on imports The chairman of JSW Group wants the Indian government to counter American tariffs and Europe’s carbon tax with a similar levy. Bloomberg News | August 26, 2023 | 11:21 am
Uranium market turn buoys Kazatomprom H1 profit The world’s largest uranium producer has for the six months to June reported a 25% year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue. Henry Lazenby | August 25, 2023 | 4:16 pm