John Goodenough, a battery trailblazer, dies at 100 His inventions helped develop modern computers and commercialize lithium-ion batteries. Bloomberg News | June 27, 2023 | 6:06 am
New sinter technology could greatly reduce iron, steel making emissions Australia-based researchers have developed a new type of sinter that reduces the amount of coke consumed at sinter plants by about 23%. Staff Writer | June 27, 2023 | 6:06 am
Queensland pledges $164 million to expand critical minerals sector Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk estimates the mineral-producing regions in the state's north alone would be worth about A$500 billion. Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 5:51 am
Commodity prices will need to jump to meet demand for energy transition – Anglo American Prices will have to rise to attract investment from ever more complex locations to meet the urgency of the energy transition, said Duncan Wanblad. Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 5:38 am
Cornish Lithium seeks $13m in last-ditch effort to avoid collapse The UK-based start-up, which aims to produce lithium in Cornwall, warned it could go bust if it fails to secure the needed cash by July. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2023 | 5:13 am
Fortescue to ship first iron ore from Gabon by year-end It will mix ore from Belinga with output from its Australian mines to bring it closer in grade to that of rivals Rio Tinto, BHP and Vale. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2023 | 3:48 am
BCI Minerals signs salt supply deal with Japanese trading house Itochu BCI will supply Itochu with a minimum of 3,600 kilotonnes of salt over five years from 2026. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 5:14 pm
Australia’s critical minerals industry needs quicker permits, not subsidies – BHP Queensland on Tuesday announced a new critical minerals development strategy to attract investment to the state. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 5:11 pm
Mining Association of Canada releases new equity, diversity and inclusion standards Framework introduces a new performance indicator on psychological safety and respectful workplaces. Staff Writer | June 26, 2023 | 1:41 pm